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Here’s our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.

BristolWorld reported on a petition against proposed changes to Filwood Broadway in Knowle. It would see more walkways and less parking, which locals and business owners worry could be “catastrophic”.

Plans have been submitted to transform an empty area in Gloucester Quays into a “climbing wall theme park”, which Gloucestershire Live has covered.

Burnham-on-Sea.com has reported the lovely news that Tony Winterburn, a 99-year-old veteran, has been awarded a prestigious new medal for his role in the Royal Navy during World War Two.