'Flying Scotsman trips cancelled' and 'heat alert'

PA Media The Flying Scotsman train. It is a green steam train with a plaque on the front reading "Railway Touring Company"PA Media
All services on West Somerset Railway have been suspended, including trips on the Flying Scotsman

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A car park at the rear of the Broadwalk Shopping Centre in Knowle, Bristol, will never reopen because of structural concerns.

A Conservative councillor has won a seat on Burnham and Highbridge Town Council, beating the Reform candidate by 14 votes at a by-election held on Thursday.

The ongoing heatwave and an amber heat health alert are being widely discussed, as temperatures are expected to reach 32C (89F) in parts of the country.

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An investigation is under way after a sinkhole appeared on Whitehouse Road in Swindon.

West Somerset Railway has cancelled all services, including trips on The Flying Scotsman, due to operational issues.

A teacher is taking on a 10-hour cycle challenge to raise money for a girl in his tutor group who has been diagnosed with cancer for a second time.

Chippenham Museum is celebrating 25 years of its Millennium Wall, which was created by almost 4,000 children from schools in the area.

Nailsworth Donkey Sanctuary is closing to protect the animals from the extreme heat expected over the coming days.

And Tim is celebrating 50 years working as a qualified veterinary surgeon at Langport and Street Veterinary Centre.

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