Understand
West of England weekly news roundup featuring bridge collapse findings and animal cruelty cases
Overview
A weekly round-up of local news stories from the West of England covers several key events, including an inspection report on the collapse of Pero's Bridge in Bristol due to severe corrosion and lack of maintenance. Other major stories feature animal cruelty cases in Gloucestershire and near Bristol, discussions over unsafe electric vehicle charging cables in Swindon, and a new walking and cycling route planned in Somerset.
Key points
- A report revealed that a lack of maintenance and severe corrosion contributed to the collapse of Pero's Bridge in Bristol.
- A Gloucestershire dog owner was banned from keeping animals for 10 years after his dog Candy was found suffering from malnutrition and severe flea infestation.
- Secretly filmed footage at Two Pools dairy farm near Bristol showed workers kicking cows and force-feeding a calf until it died.
- Swindon councillors are discussing a motion regarding the trip hazards caused by electric vehicle charging cables trailing across pavements.
- A new safe walking and cycling route is planned in Somerset to connect a £4 billion gigafactory to Puriton and Woolavington.