Sparks fly as Freddie, 8, displays his scooter moves
Freddie Aplin came into this world by literally kicking his way out.
Born 11 weeks premature there were initial fears for his health, but as a toddler he took to doing stunts on his scooter like a duck to water.
Now at just eight years old, this bold little boy from Tetbury in Gloucestershire has been crowned the UK scooting champion.
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New Metrobus bridge takes shape
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The first beams of the new MetroBus bridge on Winterstoke Road in south Bristol have been lifted into place.
When complete the bridge will allow MetroBus to cross the Portbury freight railway line on a guided busway, avoiding congestion on Winterstoke Road and the Cumberland Basin.
Football: But Yeovil score four to keep their trophy hopes alive
Following an 11-month investigation, the Criminal Cases Review Commission said it had decided to refer the conviction of Sgt Alexander Blackman.
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“We are obviously delighted with today’s news. It is an important first step.”
He had applied to the Criminal Cases Review Commission after his earlier appeal was dismissed in 2014.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said they would "continue to co-operate fully with any legal process involving Sergeant Blackman's case".
Animal cruelty cage fight gang sentenced
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A group of men, including two from Somerset, have been sentenced for their part in a gang which used dogs to hunt and kill wild animals.
A court heard the men would frequently meet-up to chase and kill badgers, foxes and deer, and then captured their cruel activities on mobile phones.
The two from Somerset are:
Kenneth Danes, 29, from Culmhead, Taunton, admitted two counts of killing a deer at night. He was sentenced to eight weeks in jail suspended for 12 months
Brian Forrest, 40, from Kingston St Mary, Taunton, admitted one charge of killing a deer at night. He was sentenced to six weeks in jail suspended for 12 months
Council 'disappointed' at court ruling on pupil absence
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Three families who took their children out of school so they could go on holiday have won their case against Swindon Borough Council.
The authority had issued fines for unauthorised absence but a judge overturned the penalties because the children's attendance record was otherwise good.
The council said it was disappointed with the outcome and will now need to reconsider the instances in which penalty notices are issued.
Honeymooners return to find festive 'wrapped' home
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Imagine coming back from your honeymoon to find your house has been decorated with Christmas wrapping paper.
That's what happened to newlyweds Faye and Karl Gilbert from Yate in South Gloucestershire.
While away in Mexico, their friends and family went to town on wrapping everything from their kitchen to their bathroom and dining room.
Major power failure on South West trains leads to disruption
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Severe delays are still being experienced on South West Trains services after an earlier power failure at the Basingstoke signalling centre led to disruption on all lines.
Trains are currently not running between Bournemouth and Weymouth and Salisbury and Exeter.
A spokesman apologised for the disruption and said: "We advise you NOT to attempt to travel between Bournemouth and Weymouth at this time, as replacement transport is likely to be sporadic or unavailable, and your journey time will be significantly extended."
Passengers are also advised not to attempt travel between Salisbury and Exeter St Davids.
Football: Home action for Yeovil Town as well
Kick-off is at 7.45pm as Yeovil welcome MK Dons to Huish Park for their Checkatrade Trophy fixture:
Travel writers view on school holiday court battle
Three families who took their children out of school so they could go on holiday have won their case against Swindon Borough Council.
The local authority had issued fines for unauthorised absence but a judge overturned the penalties because the childrens' attendance record was otherwise good.
Travel writer Simon Calder said he sympathised with both the families and the schools involved.
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Tribute to biker killed in collision
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The family of a man killed in a motorbike crash in Oxfordshire a week ago have paid tribute to him.
Michael John Dix, 27, died on the 29th November.
His family, who said he was born in Swindon and raised in Marlborough and Didcot, described him as "a devoted and loving husband to Steph, doting father to their beautiful son Tommy aged three, and a loving son and brother."
Coins found at cathedral confirmed to be really, REALLY old
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Five coins unearthed at Gloucester Cathedral have been dated by a specialist.
According to the dig's website, two of them go back as far as the 3rd and 4th Centuries with the remaining three jettons (tokens) dated between the 16th and 17th Centuries.
The coins are among a number of things discovered at the historic site, including an unusual rosary bead.
Could jailed marine have murder conviction quashed?
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This decision means there is now the possibility that Alexander Blackman (pictured) could have his conviction quashed.
Three years ago he was found guilty by a military court of murdering a wounded Taliban prisoner.
The incident, which took place on a tour of Helmand in 2011, was unwittingly filmed by a fellow marine on a helmet camera.
It recorded Blackman firing his pistol and then telling his men he'd just broken the Geneva convention.
The Daily Mail has led a high profile campaign raising funds to have his case re-opened. The commission found there was new evidence relating to Blackman's mental state at the time and questions why he was not given the opportunity to make an alternative plea of manslaughter.
At his original trial Blackman pleaded not guilty to murder - he said he thought his prisoner was already dead when he fired the shot.
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Latest PostSparks fly as Freddie, 8, displays his scooter moves
Freddie Aplin came into this world by literally kicking his way out.
Born 11 weeks premature there were initial fears for his health, but as a toddler he took to doing stunts on his scooter like a duck to water.
Now at just eight years old, this bold little boy from Tetbury in Gloucestershire has been crowned the UK scooting champion.
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And that is all from BBC Local Live for today. Join us again tomorrow from 7am for more live news, sport, weather and travel from across the West of England.
New Metrobus bridge takes shape
The first beams of the new MetroBus bridge on Winterstoke Road in south Bristol have been lifted into place.
When complete the bridge will allow MetroBus to cross the Portbury freight railway line on a guided busway, avoiding congestion on Winterstoke Road and the Cumberland Basin.
Football: But Yeovil score four to keep their trophy hopes alive
Football: Swindon Town are out of the Checkatrade Trophy
Lost painting funds £2m church revamp
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A church has undergone a £2m refit thanks to the discovery of a long-lost Flemish masterpiece in a side-aisle.
The apparently unremarkable painting was found hanging in Holy Trinity in Bradford-on-Avon in 2006 and identified as Quentin Metsys' Christ Blessing.
Given to the church in 1940 by a couple from the nearby village of Holt, the small oil was sold a couple of years ago for about £1.5m.
The church has now reopened after the year-long revamp.
Jailed marine's wife 'delighted' at appeal news
A former Royal Marine jailed for murdering an insurgent in Afghanistan is to have his case heard by the Courts Martial Appeal Court for a second time.
Following an 11-month investigation, the Criminal Cases Review Commission said it had decided to refer the conviction of Sgt Alexander Blackman.
He had applied to the Criminal Cases Review Commission after his earlier appeal was dismissed in 2014.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said they would "continue to co-operate fully with any legal process involving Sergeant Blackman's case".
Animal cruelty cage fight gang sentenced
A group of men, including two from Somerset, have been sentenced for their part in a gang which used dogs to hunt and kill wild animals.
A court heard the men would frequently meet-up to chase and kill badgers, foxes and deer, and then captured their cruel activities on mobile phones.
The two from Somerset are:
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Council 'disappointed' at court ruling on pupil absence
Three families who took their children out of school so they could go on holiday have won their case against Swindon Borough Council.
The authority had issued fines for unauthorised absence but a judge overturned the penalties because the children's attendance record was otherwise good.
The council said it was disappointed with the outcome and will now need to reconsider the instances in which penalty notices are issued.
Click here to read more.
Football: Yeovil Town also losing at half-time
Football: Swindon behind against Luton at half-time
Travel: Issue affecting M5 entry at Portbury near Portishead
Honeymooners return to find festive 'wrapped' home
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Imagine coming back from your honeymoon to find your house has been decorated with Christmas wrapping paper.
That's what happened to newlyweds Faye and Karl Gilbert from Yate in South Gloucestershire.
While away in Mexico, their friends and family went to town on wrapping everything from their kitchen to their bathroom and dining room.
Major power failure on South West trains leads to disruption
Severe delays are still being experienced on South West Trains services after an earlier power failure at the Basingstoke signalling centre led to disruption on all lines.
Trains are currently not running between Bournemouth and Weymouth and Salisbury and Exeter.
A spokesman apologised for the disruption and said: "We advise you NOT to attempt to travel between Bournemouth and Weymouth at this time, as replacement transport is likely to be sporadic or unavailable, and your journey time will be significantly extended."
Passengers are also advised not to attempt travel between Salisbury and Exeter St Davids.
Football: Home action for Yeovil Town as well
Kick-off is at 7.45pm as Yeovil welcome MK Dons to Huish Park for their Checkatrade Trophy fixture:
Football: Swindon Town in Trophy action tonight
Kick-off at the County Ground is at 7.45pm as Swindon Town and Luton Town do battle in the Checkatrade Trophy.
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Travel writers view on school holiday court battle
Three families who took their children out of school so they could go on holiday have won their case against Swindon Borough Council.
The local authority had issued fines for unauthorised absence but a judge overturned the penalties because the childrens' attendance record was otherwise good.
Travel writer Simon Calder said he sympathised with both the families and the schools involved.
Video content
Tribute to biker killed in collision
The family of a man killed in a motorbike crash in Oxfordshire a week ago have paid tribute to him.
Michael John Dix, 27, died on the 29th November.
His family, who said he was born in Swindon and raised in Marlborough and Didcot, described him as "a devoted and loving husband to Steph, doting father to their beautiful son Tommy aged three, and a loving son and brother."
Click here to read more.
Coins found at cathedral confirmed to be really, REALLY old
Five coins unearthed at Gloucester Cathedral have been dated by a specialist.
According to the dig's website, two of them go back as far as the 3rd and 4th Centuries with the remaining three jettons (tokens) dated between the 16th and 17th Centuries.
The coins are among a number of things discovered at the historic site, including an unusual rosary bead.
Could jailed marine have murder conviction quashed?
Jonathan Beale
BBC defence correspondent
This decision means there is now the possibility that Alexander Blackman (pictured) could have his conviction quashed.
Three years ago he was found guilty by a military court of murdering a wounded Taliban prisoner.
The incident, which took place on a tour of Helmand in 2011, was unwittingly filmed by a fellow marine on a helmet camera.
It recorded Blackman firing his pistol and then telling his men he'd just broken the Geneva convention.
The Daily Mail has led a high profile campaign raising funds to have his case re-opened. The commission found there was new evidence relating to Blackman's mental state at the time and questions why he was not given the opportunity to make an alternative plea of manslaughter.
At his original trial Blackman pleaded not guilty to murder - he said he thought his prisoner was already dead when he fired the shot.
The appeal court will now reconsider the case.