Headlines: Wetlands, VE Day and rugby squads
Thousands of people reacted to ITV West Country's video about the role of Sikhs in the British Indian Army, as those from Bristol were remembered as part of VE Day celebrations.
A red "high-friction surface" is set to be installed on a cycle lane in Bristol as part of a trial to reduce conflict between cyclists, pedestrians and other road users, Bristol 24/7 reports.
The Wiltshire Times reported the story of a resident who had been left "angry and saddened" after an oak tree he estimated to be 20 years old was cut down in Bradford-upon-Avon.
Sheff Utd thump 10-man Bristol City in play-off first leg
Man jailed for killing partner who was leaving him
Thousands raised for memorial after geese killed
Bristol Bears, Bath Rugby and Gloucester Rugby's posts about call-ups to the Lions squad attracted a lot of attention from fans on Facebook.
In line with VE Day on Thursday, Cheltenham Animal Shelter reflected on its role during World War II when it became a first aid post for animals suffering war injuries and a house for carrier pigeons.
Swindon Police issued a statement after a woman was arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control, following two attacks on a person, two other dogs and a fatal attack on a cat. The BBC also covered this story.
Tessa Munt, the MP for Wells and Mendip Hills, has written to the government asking it to step up research and understanding of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).
Solid Ground, a youth-led mobile cafe which is designed and operated by its staff has opened in Swindon.
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) Slimbridge has unveiled its new Estuary Shoreline, a wetland landscape surrounded by wildflower meadows and native trees.
And car fans are getting excited ahead of an Italian Automoto Festival taking place at Gloucester Docks on Sunday.
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