'Unmanned helicopter' and 'knife tackle'

Here is our weekly roundup of stories from across local websites in the West of England.

ITV West Country reported on the maiden flight of the UK's first full-size helicopter to fly without a pilot. The Royal Navy aircraft was designed and built by Leonardo in Yeovil as part of a £60m programme. You can read the BBC's coverage of the flight here.

Sea Mills has been without one of its bus shelters for two years, according to Bristol Live. Several other damaged shelters in Bristol have been removed, with residents warned it may take months before they are replaced.

CCTV from a store in Lydney showing a shopkeeper tackling a man with a knife was published by Gloucestershire Live. The man who was attacked said he will "see the incident on replay in [his] nightmares". Eksteen De Villiers was handed a five-year prison sentence after admitting robbery and possessing a bladed item.

Salisbury District Hospital is set to open a new urgent treatment centre, according to the Salisbury Journal. Photographs show the work is under way and completion is expected in the autumn.

Burnham-on-Sea.com shared an update on work to install an earth wall, or bund, to deter unauthorised travellers from camping in Priory Gardens.

The Swindon Advertiser has canvassed the opinions of rail passengers this week after research suggested that Swindon station was "one of the worst in the country for delayed journeys".

The overall experience of travellers seemed to be "positive" with the friendliness of staff and the handy shops and cafes highlighted.

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