Updates from across the West of England on Tuesday, 24 January 2016
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That all from Local Live for the West country for tonight. We're back in the morning from 7am with all the latest news, sport, travel and weather.
Fog or freezing fog patches will reform quickly this evening particularly towards the east, and south east of Wiltshire.
Turning frosty as well, with the risk of icy patches forming on untreated surfaces by dawn.
Watch: The work is linked to the building of a new nuclear power station
Work is under way on upgrading two of Bridgwater's busiest road junctions ahead of the construction of Hinkley C power station.
EDF, which is behind the project, says the Drove junctions with Bristol Road and Wylds Road suffer significant peak-time congestion and queuing, impacting on local road users.
The schemes will improve the junctions by increasing capacity and improving the route for pedestrians and cyclists.
It is expected the work will be completed by late summer.
A new police investigation into the death of a holiday island worker from Taunton will be launched by Devon and Cornwall Police.
Josh Clayton's body was found on rocks in the Isles of Scilly after he went missing from a party in September 2015.
His mother, Tracey Clayton, said she was pleased concerns are "being taken seriously".
Quote MessageNone of what they were saying ever made any sense to me. As a mother you know instinctively that something is not right, and to be patronised with people saying that every mother feels like that, it's disgusting really. I haven't got much faith or trust, but that will hopefully be restored. Hopefully we can finally get some answers.
Tracey Clayton, Mother of Josh Clayton
Image source, Vale Wildlife HospitalA reward of £1,500 is being offered for information leading to the conviction of the person who shot a swan through the head in a park in Cheltenham.
Vets at Vale Wildlife Hospital have now removed the crossbow bolt but said it is now a "waiting game" to see how the swan progresses.
Staff at the Beckford-based centre said George is in a "sorry state" and is on a drip recovering from the operation.
Watch: Tardis toilet at the end of the garden
Outside loos aren't usually considered glamorous or exciting but this one is out of this world.
Created in the shape of Doctor Who's Tardis, it has a fully functioning toilet, hot and cold water and heating.
Jason Kneen, from Ludgershall, Wiltshire, who designed it said: "I'd always loved the idea of having a Tardis in the garden."
Watch: "If I am honoured it won't be for me, it'll be for the whole squadron," says George
A petition, launched at the beginning of the month by celebrity and pilot Carol Vorderman, to give George "Johnny" Johnson a knighthood, has reached over 200,000 signatures.
The last living Dambuster says he would dedicate any honour he received to the Bomber Squadron soldiers lost in the campaign to drop bouncing bombs in Germany.
Watch: Mark Godbeer will be entering the Octagon in March
Bridgwater fighter Mark Godbeer is on the bill for UFC 209, taking on American Todd Duffee in Las Vegas.
He made his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut in November, after winning the UK-based BAMMA World Heavyweight Championship in 2015.
The fight takes place on March 4.
Image source, GoogleThe areas in red are stationary traffic
The earlier queues around Bristol seem to be clearing after this afternoon's accident on the Cumberland Basin.
A car and van collided on the A3029 outbound, and roads across the city quickly became gridlocked.
A 50-year-old man was taken to hospital with a broken leg.
Image source, ThinkstockA plan is being drawn up to help get the balance right between the aspirations of street artists and the wishes of the local community.
On Monday a group of graffiti artists met with Bristol City Council to help identify ownership of some 60 sites across the city they would like to use legally.
Mayor Marvin Rees said street art plays an important role in the city but acknowledged "not all of it is welcomed by Bristolians".
Image source, Getty Images"People from around the world visit us just to see some of our most famous pieces," Mr Rees said.
“I am determined that we maintain a dialogue throughout this work to make sure that we include street artists, local communities and young people in the discussion to try and get this balance right.”
Image source, Neil PhelpsGloucester City are to move out of the county for the first time and groundshare with Evesham United next season.
It will be Gloucester's fourth groundshare since flooding in 2007 forced them out of Meadow Park, their home stadium since 1986.
The deal with Evesham is for one year, with the option for a second season.
The Tigers have previously shared with Cheltenham Town, Forest Green Rovers and Cirencester Town.
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Watch: A swan has been shot in a park with crossbow
A swan said to be "very well known" in its town could die from a crossbow shot to the head, a vet has warned.
The bird known as George was found by a member of the public in Cheltenham's Pittville Park on Tuesday morning.
It was taken to Vale Wildlife Hospital, where the bolt - which was lodged in its left eye - was removed.
Caroline Gould, from the wildlife hospital, said: "He's certainly lost his eye and we don't know whether he's going to survive this trauma."
These three planes flying in formation were captured by eagle-eyed spotters this afternoon.
Weather conditions were perfect for the close-flying display but does anyone know what was going on?
Email us if you know at bristol@bbc.co.uk
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Image source, GoogleFollowing the earlier accident on the Cumberland Basin in Bristol traffic across much of the city is at a standstill as you can see from the red on the map above.
Image source, Jake JohnsonA car and a van collided on the outbound A3029 and a 20-year-old man had to be cut from his vehicle by firefighters.
A 50-year-old man was taken to hospital with a broken leg.
Watch: A crash on Brunel Way in Bristol causes chaos for commuters in the city
Watch: Henry Trinder told BBC Radio Gloucestershire he's coming back fitter than ever
Long-serving Gloucester centre Henry Trinder is to return from injury for the first time since April in Friday's Anglo-Welsh Cup game at Bath.
The 27-year-old underwent knee surgery last June, having previously injured the same right knee in February 2015.
Trinder has previously had hamstring, jaw and shoulder problems, requiring surgery on his shoulder in 2014.
A married couple who died in two separate incidents on the same day have been formally identified.
The body of 70-year-old Ann Furneaux was found in a house in Pilgrims Way, Worle, last Thursday. Her death is being treated as murder.
Her husband Edward Furneaux, 74, died when his car hit a tree on Kewstoke Road.
Police said detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with the murder inquiry.
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Here's some more details on the accident on the Plimsoll Bridge which is causing delays in Bristol.
A car and van were involved in a crash. A 20-year-old male had to cut from his vehicle by firefighters and a 50-year-old man was taken to hospital suffering from a broken leg.
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Watch: Archive footage of a lion escape story in Devizes
During our celebrations of 60 years of Points West we return to Devizes School where the pupils had some unexpected visitors in 1980.
A circus had just arrived next to the school.
Two lions managed to escape from their cage and decided to roam the neighbouring school.
Motorists heading out of Bristol towards Weston-super-Mare are being warned of a crash on the Plimsoll Bridge over the Cumberland Basin.
Police say to expect delays of up to two hours and traffic is being diverted via the A38.
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Watch: A blind student has been given a 3D map to help him
Two friends of a student who is blind, have designed a unique map to help him find his way around college.
Elliott Roberts goes to the National Star College in Gloucestershire and has tried memorising his way around his accommodation but finds it difficult to remember.
The answer could be a map but not your ordinary paper map - Elliott and two of his friends, Stephen and Kristian, are working on a 3D map for him to take around with him.
