West News In Brief
Summary of today's headlines
Funeral of world's first test-tube mum
The mother of Louise Brown, the world's first test tube baby has died. Lesley Brown, from Whitchurch in Bristol, made history when her daughter was born following IVF in 1978. The 64 year old died after a short illness earlier this month and a private funeral took place this morning.
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Text Santa's Biggest Bag Pack Ever
Text Santa is organising the Biggest Bag Pack Ever for 6 UK based charities. They will help and support someone near you this Christmas.
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Carnival comes to Weston-super-Mare
The second carnival takes place tonight in the West's Guy Fawkes Carnival Circuit. Many roads in the town will be closed from 6pm.
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Cyclists warned as clocks go back
Bristol based charity Sustrans is warning cyclists to stay safe as clocks go back