Pete Gavan

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Senior Editor at Gloucestershire Live

Senior Editor @BristolLive, @SomersetLive & @GlosLiveOnline. Previously Editor at @swindonadver and @theoxfordmail and Head of Audience @portsmouthnews.

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One of Britain's smallest bats is saved after falling down a chimney

2 days ago | msn.com | Pete Gavan

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One of Britain's smallest bats is saved after falling down a chimney

2 days ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Pete Gavan

It weighs less than a 20p coinOne of Britain's smallest bats which weighs less than a 20p coin was saved after tumbling down a chimney. The tiny soot-covered female was a soprano pipistrelle, Britain's smallest species of bat. It was discovered by an elderly woman after it fell down a chimney while trying to roost near Tynemouth Priory, North Tyneside. Bat wildlife rescuer Ellesse Janda, 29, dashed to rescue the bat after receiving an emergency call last Friday (30/6).
Oasis star Noel Gallagher’s Bentley goes on sale for £1.2 million

2 days ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Pete Gavan

The guitarist never learned to driveOasis guitarist Noel Gallagher's red 1997 Bentley Turbo R has gone on sale priced at £1.2 million. The four-door saloon car listed on Auto Trader was previously owned by the 58-year-old, despite the fact he cannot drive, once telling Zoe Ball on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show that he gave up learning after being mobbed by children when he was told to park close to a school for a lesson.
Spain's anti-tourist protests fail to deter British holidaymakers from flocking to popular destinations

2 days ago | bristolpost.co.uk | James Roger |Tom Kershaw |Pete Gavan |James Rodger

The country has been hit with a fresh wave of anti-UK tourist protests in popular holiday destinationsSpain has experienced an embarrassing blow as protests against UK tourists have erupted across the country. British holidaymakers have become the target of EU residents' demonstrations about "overtourism".
Brits warned of new ban on common holiday item

3 days ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Nicola Croal |Pete Gavan

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has issued a warningBrits preparing for their summer holidays are being warned about a stringent new prohibition on a widely-used travel accessory. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), tasked with regulating aviation safety, is advising UK travellers to avoid packing a certain item in their checked luggage due to potential safety risks on aircraft.
Kneecap announce ‘biggest headline show outside of Ireland’ at London arena

3 days ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Pete Gavan

There have been calls to remove the group from the Glastonbury billIrish rap trio Kneecap have announced their "biggest headline show outside of Ireland" at London's OVO Arena Wembley. The concert comes after the group remained on the line-up for Glastonbury Festival, when it was confirmed on Tuesday, despite calls from Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch and a number of other politicians to remove them.
Fresh search for Madeleine McCann gets under way in Portugal

3 days ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Pete Gavan |Margaret Davis |Rosie Shead PA

She was last seen in 2007The latest searches for Madeleine McCann are getting under way in Portugal with officers gathering in countryside a few miles from the resort where she was last seen in 2007. Madeleine, then aged three, disappeared while on holiday with her family in the resort of Praia da Luz after her parents went out to dinner and left her sleeping in a room with her toddler twin siblings.
Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing reveal pregnancy

3 days ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Pete Gavan

Celebs have been congratulating theSophie Habboo and Jamie Laing have revealed they are expecting their first child together. The married couple, who are both former Made In Chelsea stars, shared a joint Instagram video post on Tuesday of Habboo having an ultrasound and smiling along with a heart emoji. The pair, who tied the knot in 2023, announced last week that Habboo will appear on her husband's Radio 1 show Going Home, as Laing's co-presenter Vick Hope goes on maternity leave.
Lee Mack took home an X-rated prop from Not Going Out set

3 days ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Pete Gavan

The popular series returns this montLee Mack asked to take home a sex robot's head after 'Not Going Out' filming. The 56-year-old comedian - who created, writes and stars in the iconic BBC sitcom - has opened up on his bizarre request after having an X-rated guest star for an episode in the upcoming 14th series. He's quoted by the Daily Star newspaper as saying: "After filming, I said, 'Can I keep the head? "'I don't want the rumour going around that I insisted on keeping the sex doll.
Liam Gallagher stuns fans by claiming Oasis won't perform fan-favourite

3 days ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Pete Gavan

But other hits were confirmedLiam Gallagher has left Oasis fans stunned by claiming the Britpop legends won't be including 'Acquiesce' in their 'Oasis Live '25 Tour' setlist. Frontman Liam and guitarist Noel Gallagher are set to perform together for the first time in 16 years at rehearsals on Tuesday (03.06.25) - ahead of the tour kicking off on July 4 in Cardiff.