'Damaged artwork' and 'rising flour prices force bakery to shut down'

In Bristol city centre, a vibrant mural is continuing to deteriorate, raising concerns among residents. Councillor Andrew Brown from Bristol City Council confirmed that a maintenance strategy is in effect, though visible repairs have yet to materialize.

Meanwhile, villagers in Gloucestershire celebrated after plans for a solar farm near the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal were rejected. The landowner, Tricia Griffiths, a fourth-generation farmer, had proposed the project to secure her farm's future.

In Somerset, MP Ashley Fox criticized the local council for spending thousands daily to remove flags from public spaces. Councillor Richard Wilkins stated that funds would be better directed toward essential road maintenance.

A sinkhole has appeared in The Square car park on High Street in Swindon. Swindon Borough Council acknowledged the issue and confirmed that measures are being taken to address it.

Business News

East Bristol Bakery has closed its doors, citing rising ingredient costs, increasing National Insurance contributions, and a decline in midweek customers as the primary reasons for shutting down.

Health and Community Updates

Salisbury District Hospital is reintroducing face masks in certain areas due to a spike in flu and respiratory infections among staff and patients.

The RNLI in Portishead announced that a father-and-son pair have joined the same lifeboat team, strengthening community engagement in lifesaving efforts.

A charity event in Bath featuring Lewis Moody, who shared his recent motor neurone disease diagnosis, raised nearly 7,000 for the Bath Rugby Foundation and his selected charity.

Healthcare Development

Swindons new endoscopy unit, operated by Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is expected to improve care for an additional 6,000 patients annually.

Author: Maya Henderson