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Doctors' Strike Prompts Gloucester Hospital Warning, Swindon Fire Kills Two
13 Nov
Summary
- Gloucester Royal Hospital urges public to avoid unless life-threatening
- Swindon house fire claims two lives, not treated as suspicious
- Nationwide to keep Burnham-On-Sea branch open until at least 2030
As of November 13th, 2025, the West of England is facing several notable local news developments. Ahead of a five-day doctors' strike, the public is being urged to only attend Gloucester Royal Hospital if their condition is life-threatening or serious. This comes as residents in Stoke Gifford have been going weeks without receiving any post, causing a backlog of important correspondence.
In Swindon, a tragic incident occurred on Tuesday, where two men, aged 32 and 34, were found dead following a house fire. However, the police have confirmed that their deaths are not being treated as suspicious. Separately, a local resident in Gloucester has warned others to be vigilant after their three dogs ingested cannabis while on a walk, with two of them requiring overnight care at a veterinary clinic.
On a more positive note, Cheltenham Playhouse has reached its fundraising target of £100,000, which it had launched earlier this year to prevent its imminent closure. Additionally, at a time when many other banks are shutting their doors, Nationwide has announced that it will keep its Burnham-On-Sea branch open until at least 2030.
