"We've not thought beyond the World Cup, " insists the 5ft 10in, 14-stone Bristol forward.

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But Radio 1 has no plans for similar regional shows in England, despite the presence of long-established local scenes in places such as Manchester - home of Oasis and the Stone Roses - and Bristol.

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Mr Stone said that as an east Bristol councillor he was unhappy about the swimming pool not going ahead and the loss of 32 PCSOs.

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Labour councillor Ron Stone said a pool had been needed in the East Bristol area since a previous one shut in 2005.

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