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BBC News
22-06-2025
- BBC News
Headlines in the West: 'Illegal cigarettes' and 'huge peace sign'
Here's our weekly roundup of stories from across local websites in the West of have a daily round up as well. Make sure you look out for it on the website and the local section of the BBC News app. What have been the big stories in the West this week? The Swindon Advertiser reported that two shops were shut down in the town after more than £70,000 worth of illegal cigarettes, tobacco and alcohol were website said two men were arrested on suspicion of money laundering and offences under the Trade Act after police raided three addresses in Manchester Road.A man and two teenagers jailed for the murders of two Bristol boys in a case of mistaken identity have renewed their appeal to have their sentences applications of Antony Snook, Riley Tolliver and Kodishai Wescott were initially refused by a judge, but will now go before a full Court of Appeal hearing, Bristol Live understands. In Gloucester, Trilogy nightclub has closed for good just 10 months after a £750,000 refurbishment, reported Gloucestershire Live. The management said trading was "unviable" as the club had "failed to make enough money to remain open".As excitement builds in the run-up to Glastonbury Festival this week, a huge peace symbol on the ground in front of the Pyramid stage was proving popular. Organisers shared a video of the sign on Instagram with a list of festival events where attendees can celebrate peace, hope and unity this year. Top five local stories for the BBC in the West Something longer to read Some of Bristol's most iconic landmarks are fondly written about by veteran journalist and author, Maurice Fells, in Bristol 24/ Martin Booth talked to Mr Fells about his top-five favourites, which include St Mary Redcliffe Church and Observatory Hill in Fells has written many books about the city and his latest, Churches of Bristol, is being published in July. Explore more with our daily roundups
BBC News
19-06-2025
- BBC News
Max and Mason's murderers appeal for earlier release
A man and two teenagers jailed for the murders of two Bristol boys in a case of mistaken identity have appealed to have their sentences and Mason, who were 15 and 16, died from stab wounds after being attacked outside Mason's home in Knowle West on 27 January Tolliver, 16, and 17-year-old Kodishai Westcott, who were each detained for a minimum of 23 years, both hope to have their sentences Court of Appeal has also confirmed that 45-year-old Anthony Sook, who drove the teenagers to commit the crime and was ordered to serve a minimum of 38 years in jail, has filed an appeal. Max and Mason were killed after being wrongly thought to be responsible for bricks being thrown at a house in Hartcliffe earlier that evening on 27 teenagers spotted the two best friends while being driven around Knowle West by Anthony Snook, 45, looking for "revenge".All five were convicted of two counts of murder following a six-week trial at Bristol Crown Court.A 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were detained for life with minimum terms of 15 and 18 years respectively.A Court of Appeal spokesperson said: "We have been advised by the court office that the court has received an application for permission to appeal against sentence for Anthony Snook, Riley Tolliver and Kodishai Westcott."
