'Christmas lights' and 'Lando Norris celebrations'

Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.

Drivers have been celebrating as the "dreaded" three-way traffic lights disappeared from the A46 Shurdington Road, Gloucestershire Live reported. The new roundabout is now fully open.

Bristol Live has shared some of the best Christmas lights put up by people around the city.

There was excitement across Bristol and Somerset as local hero Lando Norris became Formula 1 world champion on Sunday. ITV West Country spoke to one of his former teachers.

A dog has passed his assessment for Wiltshire Search & Rescue after two years of training and will now be helping during rescues.

The National Portrait Gallery has paid tribute to Martin Parr in a post, naming him one of Britain's "best-known and influential" photographers. Parr lived in Bristol and set up a photography centre in the city.

As thoughts turn to Christmas shopping, people have been sharing their love for a toy shop which first opened in Taunton in 1940.

Spotted in Yate shared pictures of a house with a large amount of Christmas inflatables outside.

Follow BBC West social channels in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630.