Swan named after volunteer who brought 'so much joy'

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

A controversial swim test will no longer be used by the University of Bristol, reports Bristol 24/7. There have long been protests over the practice, which puts rats or mice in water to test the impact of stress.

Somerset Live reports on tributes to Chloe Roberts, who was crowned Miss Royal Somerset. She has died suddenly at the age of 21. The pageant winner was based in Minehead.

There's a "mystery Gloucestershire man" who has won £1m via a game on the National Lottery app. The man, known only as Mr T, is said to have scooped the prize.

And there has been lots of love this morning for a fishmonger in Burnham-on-Sea, as the owners are retiring tomorrow (Saturday 1 February) after 50 years running the business.

The RSPCA has posted about the recovery of two emaciated dogs found in "appalling conditions" in Bristol has had a strong reaction. Lizzy and Delilah have now made a full recovery.

The Portway will be shut this weekend for ash dieback works, says Bristol City Council. The authority has also posted about the next steps of the development there, which has sparked dozens of comments.

The re-opening of the the Hop Pole Inn, which shut in 2018 and was bought by residents in Limpley Stoke, has been well received in this Bath group.

Take a look at this very entertaining signing announcement by Bristol City Women which was posted late last night to mark the arrival of Malaika Meena. It uses clips of Minah being banished at the round table on The Traitors.

And there's a tribute from Slimbridge to long-time volunteer Bettie Sloane, who brought "endless enthusiasm" and "so much joy" to the team. She was so popular they've decided to name one of the Bewick's swans after her, and a little information on how to spot Bettie.

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