West News In Brief
Summary of today's headlines
Direct rail services saved between Weston-super-Mare and London
The direct rail service between Weston-super-Mare and London has been saved. Passengers were going to have to change trains at Bristol once the main line is electrified in 2016. But local MP John Penrose has learned that there will be at least two direct trains every weekday.
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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