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Guy Ritchie filming and paddle steamer returning to West

BBC Part of Bristol city centre has been turned into an 1870s street for filming of Young Sherklock. Three old carriages are on the road, one is painted black with "Police" written on the side of it. A shopfront has been dressed to say M Whyatt & Sons in a traditional font.BBC
Filming is taking place in Bristol city centre

Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.

Our pick of local website stories

A number plate in support of Bristol Rovers – which has been in use for almost 30 years – has been withdrawn by the DVLA for being "offensive". The owner of N14 GAS says it stands for 'Number One For The Gas', but it has been interpreted as a racial slur.

MP Will Stone wants to ban greyhound racing despite having a racing track in his constituency and even having worked there, reports the Swindon Advertiser. The paper also says he has started a TikTok account and "might dance".

There is a rough opening date for the Cotswold Designer Outlet near the M5, according to Gloucestershire Live, stating jobs are big advertised for the new centre.

In Calne, ITV West Country reports on an appeal to find a pygmy goat which was stolen from a farm in December.

A couple from Bristol won £250,000 on Ant & Dec's Limitless Win TV show.

And there has been more filming in Bristol for Guy Ritchie's Young Sherlock continued in Bristol on Sunday, with Broad Street transformed back to 1870.

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Popular cafe Dinghams in Salisbury is closing after 40 years in business, blaming the cost of living for this decision.

There was a remarkable comeback for Weston-super-Mare FC who, at 71 minutes, were losing 5-2. By full time, the team had won 5-6.

The historic Waverley Paddle Steamer is coming back to the West. The world's only seagoing paddle steamer is set to return to Clevedon Pier in June.

And people in Nailsea have been getting behind Mollie Pearce as their former faithful on The Traitors competes on Dancing On Ice.

PA Media A paddle steamer filled with people, with some waving at the those on the dock.PA Media
The Waverley is the world's last sea-going paddle steamer

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