Clarkson's pub setback and town's "depressing" Christmas market

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Swindon's Christmas market has been branded as "depressing" and leaving traders out of pocket in this piece by the Swindon Advertiser.

A piece in The Times from Jeremy Clarkson about his Cotswold pub has been quoted by Gloucestershire Live. In it, he says "everything is a total disaster" behind the scenes and comments on how difficult it has been to turn a profit.

There are plans for 160 homes in Street, according to Somerset Live.

Bristol Live reports the number of homeless people in Bristol has risen by 25% since 2020.

Just Stop Oil activist jailed over ankle tag issue

Winter solstice celebrated at historic sites

Thomas Kingston: Royals mourn Prince Michael of Kent's son-in-law

A barn owl which became tangled in a kite line in Bristol has been released by Secret World Wildlife Rescue.

What's happening with the old Debenham's building in Taunton? It has been a real talking point in the Taunton Matters group. The site has been empty since May 2021.

A 'reindeer' visit to Great Western Hospital in Swindon has been posted by Birmingham Live on TikTok.

And naughty dog Buzz had a festive trip to the vets after eating four mince pies.

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