Westcountry snow showers in pictures
Many woke up to snow in the West this morning. Here are some of the best pictures so far.
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Icy images as the winter weather hits
Snow - yes SNOW - in Bath this morning - see this from @antiqnewsfairs http://t.co/hEXedgb8
From @IanAxton on Twitter:My Instagram Likes have gone bonkers for this slightly unamazing picture of Bath's snow http://t.co/frdIDsLz Most odd. Spambot weirdness?
From @antinbath on Twitter:First snow! Bath university car park http://t.co/5O7uQ9uC
From @Deanna_L_P on Twitter:Snow starts falling in Bath
Nice surprise #snow. Pic from our house in #bath http://t.co/sSMJS6Xy
From @learnocracy on Twitter:The snow has arrived in bath! #feelingchristmassy http://t.co/InXR2Aej
From @KeziahNewlove on Twitter:Snow falling on the Kennet and Avon canal in Bath. http://t.co/56O5EMoo
From @FrankBarrettMoS on Twitter:Giant vegetables at gardening show
by Robert MurphyIt has been a dreadful summer for many vegetable producers. Too much rain and little sun has meant poor crop yields. But still the National Gardening show has gone ahead in Somerset. And as Robert Murphy reports one of the features was for a neighbourhood to win a new community garden.
World's largest vegetables go on display
by Robert Murphy
The world's largest parsnip, measuring 5.6 metres in length, is one of the many giant vegetables to go on display at the National Gardening Show at the Royal Bath & West Showground in Shepton Mallet.
The Edible Bus Stop project is a community garden initiative to transform neglected sites along transport networks. A mixture of flowers and vegetables are grown. This garden, on display at the Showground, will be installed in the Bear Flats area of Bath.
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Gardening fans enjoy day out at Bath & West Showground
The National Gardening Show is underway at the Bath & West Showground. Gardening fans can get tips from celebrity experts on how to grow their own vegetables or give their garden a makeover.
The countries biggest vegetables will be on display, with competitors hoping to break world records.
A new project to transform neglected and disused sites along transport networks is being launched at the show.
The Edible Bus Stop project aims to turn them into community growing spaces. There will be a garden feature on display which will be relocated to a local community's bus stop afterwards.
Drought declared but water supplies unaffected
Drought has been declared in the West following months of low rainfall. The Environment Agency says the last 18 months have been the second driest on record. It's concerned the dry weather will affect wildlife and wetland habitats but says public water supplies should remain unaffected.
What chance of an agreement over petrol peace talks?
Private talks have begun to avoid a fuel tanker strike, as petrol prices continue to soar at the pumps, Consumer Editor Chris Choi looks at whether an agreement is likely.
Petrol panic buying continues in the West
Richard Lawrence reports on the continuing petrol panic buying.
The Union representing tanker drivers announced today there will be no fuel strike before Easter, but panic buying at petrol stations has not let up. The Government urged UNITE to call off the strike altogether.
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