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Anonymous shot of a person wearing a black tracksuit and black gloves carrying a folded e-scooter talking to a police officer who is wearing black trousers and a reflective jacket. They are stood on the pavement and the shot shows the middle of their bodies only.

'E-scooter crackdown' and 'New Forest Green gaffer'

A look at what stories are trending across the West of England.

Women in long evening dresses line up alongside a long, black, shiny limousine parked outside a neat read brick house.

Funeral company gives free limo trips to the prom

Hillier Funeral Service started the service a few years ago and it has proved to be very popular.

A close-up image of a man wearing a grey baseball cap and sunglasses inside a white marquee.

Working with Brad Pitt 'a privilege' - film extra

Nathan Pegler, from Winterbourne Bassett near Swindon, appears in F1 the Movie, starring Brad Pitt.

Almost 2,200 dog attacks on Royal Mail staff last year

The number of incidents has risen since a drop in the pandemic, although serious injuries are down.

A large crowd of people watch a performer on Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage, they are wearing a variety of colourful clothing and sunglasses

'Glastonbury controversy' and 'bikers at prom'

A look at the stories trending across the West of England on Monday, 30 June.

A view of the Grade II listed dome over the swimming pool at the Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon, showing fencing around the site and patches of overgrowth sprouting from the building.

Leisure centre will not be listed as community asset

The council says it knows the decision will be unpopular, particularly amongst campaigners.

A teenager sitting on the back of a motorbike being ridden by a man in a black leather jacket with a beard

Motorbike convoy escorts boy to prom after dad's plea

Family says the large turnout of about 1,000 people had "restored our faith in humanity".

Shot of a dazzling white blurred sun sitting high in the sky on a bright blue summer's day

Extreme heat events 'creeping up on us', says expert

The UK has failed to notice how much more frequent heatwaves have become, warns Dr Eugene Mohareb.

A large creme egg branded hot air balloon being inflated at night, so it looks like it is glowing. The flame from the burner is visible and there are other hot air balloons tethered on the ground in the background

What's on at Swindon's balloon festival?

The event, beginning on 4 July, will feature night glows, fireworks and stunt displays.