'Final farewell' for war veteran and 'viral' window display

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One of the last paratroopers to fight in the Battle of Normandy, Leonard Trewin, was given military honours at his funeral at Westerleigh Crematorium

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Gloucestershire Live reports on a man with ADHD who has set-up a forest school for young people in Stroud.

Bristol Live reports of an increase of reported hate crime based on race or religion in Bristol, with community leaders voicing their concerns.

Leonard Trewin, one of the last paratroopers to fight in the Battle of Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge and the invasion of Germany was given military honours at his funeral at Westerleigh Crematorium on 22 October says Yate and Sodbury Voice.

Bristol 24/7 says a car park in the centre of Bristol could be demolished and replaced with student flats. A public consultation process into the plans for the Nelson Street NCP is open until 10 November.

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A flower shop has gone viral for its Little Shop of Horrors themed Halloween window display on Gloucester Road in Bristol, shared by Bristol 24/7.

Concerns have been raised over the damage of a colourful mural in Bristol city centre, after it was only painted a month ago.

A pregnant dog that was abandoned on the Downs in Bristol has had three puppies, the mother, now named Clem, has been found a forever home says Bristol Animal Rescue Centre.

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