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A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and dangerous driving after three pedestrians were struck by a car on Bristol’s Stokes Croft has been released on police bail. The incident occurred at about 06:30 BST following reports of a disturbance; one injured pedestrian was taken to hospital, and a nearby off-licence was damaged. The suspected driver was treated for facial injuries. Police said there was no wider threat to the public, and road cordons have been removed while investigations continue.

A petition to save the Post Office branch inside the Morrisons Daily on Phelps Parade in Calne has collected more than 1,400 signatures in just over a week. The branch is due to close when the supermarket outlet shuts on Saturday. Campaigners and local politicians say the loss will particularly affect vulnerable residents, businesses and people without easy access to transport. The Post Office is seeking a replacement operator, but the process could take at least six months; customers are meanwhile directed to branches in James Avenue and Quemerford and the Calne Banking Hub.

Former Bristol deputy harbourmaster Mike Ferguson says there is no realistic chance that missing student Jack O'Sullivan entered the River Avon without being found, citing the waterway's currents and known catchment points where bodies are recovered. O'Sullivan disappeared after leaving a house party in Bristol in March 2024, and police have reviewed more than 100 hours of CCTV and considered entry into the water among several scenarios. His mother, Catherine, says Ferguson's independent reports have shifted the family's focus, while Avon and Somerset Police maintain that their investigation remains evidence-led and open-minded.

Wildlife centres in South West England report being at full capacity as prolonged hot, dry weather leaves hedgehogs dehydrated and struggling to find food and water. Hedgehog Rescue in Yate and Secret World Wildlife Rescue in East Huntspill describe a surge in admissions, particularly of young animals separated from their mothers. Staff attribute the rise in cases to extreme heat, which disorients hedgehogs and increases their vulnerability to predators. Experts advise the public to provide shallow water dishes and maintain wild garden areas to offer shade and support local wildlife.

Wildlife centres in South West England report a surge in dehydrated hedgehogs as prolonged heat and dry conditions make it difficult for the animals to find food and water. Hedgehog Rescue in Yate and Secret World Wildlife Rescue in East Huntspill both say they are at full capacity, with young hoglets particularly affected. Experts warn that heat-related disorientation increases predation risks and encourage the public to provide shallow water and food in gardens. Conservation groups highlight long-term population decline and offer guidance on creating supportive habitats.