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Straw flies as shin-kicking champion crowned at ancient rural games

The event was first run on a Gloucester hillside in 1612.

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New shin-kicking champion crowned at centuries-old rural games

More than 2,500 spectators attended the anicent games

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Charity chief calls for wider rollout of meningitis vaccine

A college student died in Oxfordshire after contracting the disease.

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Father of student who died of meningitis pays tribute to ‘kind-hearted’ son

Lewis Waters, who attended Henley College in Oxfordshire, was one of three cases reported in the outbreak.

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Duke of Edinburgh goes behind the scenes at zoo to prepare gorilla food

Edward paid tribute to the staff at Bristol Zoo Project ahead of the opening of the site’s new African forest habitat.

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Further rainfall could exacerbate flooding in south-west England – Met Office

A yellow rain alert has been issued for Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset for Monday and into Tuesday, which will affect previously sodden ground.

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Retired couple fear ‘scariest’ Storm Chandra flooding as major incident declared

Lesley and John Parker, from Somerset, also criticised the Environment Agency for their response to the storm

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Cancellation of MP’s visit to Bristol school ‘unacceptable’, says Phillipson

Damien Egan was reportedly prevented from visiting Bristol Brunel Academy after intervention from pro-Palestinian activists.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Christmas light displays bring sparkle and joy

People across the country have been getting into the festive spirit with their colourful creations.

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VW vans transformed into festive light display delight two-year-old boy

Rory Thorner has been a patient at Bristol Children’s Hospital since he was seven months old.

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