'Non-binary fish' and 'shop closure'
A tour of Bristol Aquarium's non-binary fish, which it promoted as showcasing "the vibrant diversity" of marine life in June, which is Pride month, is spotlighted in the Spectator, albeit being criticised for comparing humans to fish.
Somerset Live is reminding people they have 10 weeks left to have their say on how the electoral map could be withdrawn for the 2027 local elections.
Another shop in a seaside town has closed, according to Burnham-on-Sea.com. Thyers Fishing Tackle shut its doors at the end of May after 26 years in Burnham.
A school in Cheltenham that offers dog grooming and animal care among its subjects has retained its "outstanding" Ofsted status, Gloucestershire Live reports. Pupils at Belmont School "love learning a breadth of subjects," inspectors said.
Builder turned home into 'junkyard', jury told
Cheese-rolling champion finally awarded missing prize
'Tidal wave' of kittens and film crew in town
First West has launched its electrified bus depot in Hengrove in Bristol, saying more buses are on the way.
Swindon Borough Council warns it has been hit by a scam. A fraudster posing as a member of its licencing team has been asking residents for money to renew applications.
Dinosaurs will be taking over Gloucester's Kings Square and the Cathedral Quarter this weekend. Dubbed the Dino-ROAR weekend, it has been organised by the Gloucester Business Improvement District.
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