'Crocodile returns' and 'Japan calls'
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.
Wiltshire councillors have been called "fun sponges" for telling people in Box to remove bunting to mark the annual Box Revels over the bank holiday, reports Somerset Live. There's a worry it could "seriously impact" attendance.
The Swindon Advertiser says a bridge repaired six months ago has collapsed in Lechlade, closing off Hambridge Lane. The paper believes it was due to a car crash.
A lot of sympathy for the owners of a Gloucester coffee shop, which bases its cakes on school-style tray bakes, after a break-in left them "devastated", Gloucestershire Live reports.
And the A38 through Highbridge is due to be shut next month for a weekend, according to Burnham-on-Sea.com.
Maternity hospital evacuated after large fire
Glastonbury glampers' concern after yurt firm goes bust
South Korea's love for Wallace and Gromit
"It all comes down to this" – excitement is building as Bath take on Lyon later in Cardiff in the Challenge Cup.
Meanwhile, Bristol City fan-favourite Yu Hirakawa has been called up to the senior Japan squad for the first time.
There has been a lot of Quedgeley locals speaking about the A38 slip road, which is going to be shut until 31 October.
Frome Vale Labour has posted about about a rise in vandalism and antisocial behaviour around Oldbury Court. They want a Public Space Protection Order placed there "as soon as possible".
And a much-loved crocodile is being brought back to Museum & Art Swindon.
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