'Crowded cat shelters' and 'surprise gift'

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

Controversial plans to close a city centre bridge to cars are set to be approved this week. Bristol City Council want to close Prince Street Bridge due to "safety concerns", as reported by Bristol Live.

Overflowing bins in Bourton-on-the-Water have been highlighted by Gloucestershire Live, focusing on the "disgraceful state" the place is being left in.

Members of Burnham Rugby Club have surprised their 83-year-old photographer with a mobility scooter so he can continue to capture the matches, according to Burnham-On-Sea.com.

And a "landmark public artwork" measuring more than 700sq m is being painted on the newly resurfaced tarmac of the promenade in Bristol's city centre, reports Bristol 24/7.

RSPCA Wiltshire Mid Branch says it has reached maximum cat capacity and is "bursting at the seams", asking people with a spare room to help them out.

Cheltenham MP Max Wilkinson has written to Ofcom, asking them to look at the "disproportionate coverage" of Reform and Nigel Farage on the BBC.

North Somerset Council's decision to change to an online booking system for their recycling centres has faced backlash, with some saying it will increase the risk of fly tipping.

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