As it happened: West of England

Richard Cornock broadcasts to the world from his farm in Tytherington, South Gloucestershire.

Millions of people have watched his films, which he hopes will show the world what it's really like being a farmer in the 21st century - from the joys of putting cows out to grass in spring, to the tragedies of TB.

Wiltshire's Assistant Chief Constable has admitte sacrifices have been made to get armed police out on the county's streets.

In an interview with BBC Wiltshire, Keir Pritchard said he's cancelled non-urgent work and training to put more armed officers on the streets of Swindon and Salisbury.

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Cheltenham Town Football Club manager Gary Johnson has signed for a further two years with the club.

The 61-year-old, who's recently recovered from heart surgery, has been Cheltenham boss since April 2015.

CTFC Chairman Paul Baker says:

Quote Message: I'm delighted, it's great to get it all sorted. There's a very exciting future ahead for CTFC. from Paul Baker CTFC Chairman

I'm delighted, it's great to get it all sorted. There's a very exciting future ahead for CTFC.

Friends from Trowbridge who were caught up in the Manchester bombing have spoken of the terrifying moment they were hit by shrapnel.

Jack Scanlon and Zara Robson-Rodriguez say the sights and sounds of that night will never leave them.

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Armed police officers will be on patrol in Gloucester city and Cheltenham town centre over the Bank Holiday weekend, including at the the Tall Ships festival.

But Police stress that the decision is not based on any change in intelligence or threat for the West Country, but because they want to make firearms officers more visible to provide public reassurance.

Quote Message: “We understand it is a worrying time for the public. However, we are hoping the presence of armed officers in our city and town centres will reassure the public. The feedback we have been getting from the public has been really positive and we ask if you see our officers over the weekend, please go and talk to them and ask them any questions you may have. from Julian Moss Assistant Chief Constable, Gloucestershire Police

“We understand it is a worrying time for the public. However, we are hoping the presence of armed officers in our city and town centres will reassure the public. The feedback we have been getting from the public has been really positive and we ask if you see our officers over the weekend, please go and talk to them and ask them any questions you may have.

Jenson Button returned to the F1 circuit yesterday to drive for McLaren this weekend.

The 'Frome Flyer' said it was a "bit of a struggle to find my feet" on his practice session in Monaco.

The 2009 world champion and Frome native retired from F1 in 2016.

He's back for one weekend covering for Fernando Alonso who's driving in the Indy 500.

Break a leg JB!

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Some more photos of the tall ships on their way to Gloucester for this weekend's Tall Ships Festival.

The vessels sailed up the Gloucester to Sharpness canal on a beautiful summer's day.

They were captured on camera by John Wilkes.

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The Gloucestershire-based gardener has triumphed - even though a fox nearly ruined his garden earlier in the week.

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Quote Message: Today could be the warmest day of the year so far and It’ll be another warm, humid night - you may be awoken by some thunderstorms. We might see frequent lightning from some of these, but they’ll clear away during the morning to leave the rest of Saturday dry and warm. Later on Sunday and overnight into Monday, there’s a risk of further heavy and potentially disruptive downpours, torrential in places. A Met Office warning has been issued, so keep across the forecast as detail becomes clearer. from Ian Fergusson BBC West forecaster

Today could be the warmest day of the year so far and It’ll be another warm, humid night - you may be awoken by some thunderstorms. We might see frequent lightning from some of these, but they’ll clear away during the morning to leave the rest of Saturday dry and warm. Later on Sunday and overnight into Monday, there’s a risk of further heavy and potentially disruptive downpours, torrential in places. A Met Office warning has been issued, so keep across the forecast as detail becomes clearer.

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Centuries from Michael Lumb and Cheteshwar Pujara put Nottinghamshire in command against Gloucestershire today.

Pujara & Lumb tons put Notts in charge

Centuries from Michael Lumb and Cheteshwar Pujara put Nottinghamshire in command against Gloucestershire.

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Left-arm spinner Jack Leach takes 6-78 to help Somerset gain the upper hand against Hampshire on day one at Taunton.

Leach takes 6-78 as wickets tumble

Left-arm spinner Jack Leach takes 6-78 to help Somerset gain the upper hand against Hampshire on day one at Taunton.

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It might feel like summer today, but the BBC's Springwatch programme is getting ready to return to our screens.

This year it's a little closer to home for us as it's coming from the Cotswolds.

BBC Points West reporter Andy Howard has spent the day on set.

The Wild Place Project has welcomed three giraffes to its attraction.

The graceful mammals travelled from Holland and Germany and are moving into a new £1.1m home.

Two of the giraffes have been named Tom and Gerry, the third name will be chosen by the public.

Visitors have already seen the new residents enjoying the sunshine.

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