'Brave vole' and 'boy's motorbike escorts'

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

Multiple e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized by police in a crackdown on overpowered modified vehicles, as reported by Bristol Live.

GB News has covered the row which has erupted over freedom of speech after a University of Bristol professor was falsely accused of Islamophobia.

Hundreds of motorcyclists will be escorting a bullied boy to his school prom after his parents issued a public appeal for bikers to show their support, the Swindon Advertiser reports.

A 17th Century Spanish galleon will be sailing into Bristol Harbour next month.

Described as a "floating museum and historical replica", the Galeón Andalucía will be docking for the Bristol Harbour Festival.

A wildlife rescue in Somerset has admitted a baby vole who survived a close call after being caught by a cat.

Staff said the "little lady surprised the team" by being the calmest vole they had ever seen in captivity.

A video posted of last year's Weston Beach Race has sparked excitement among motocross fans.

The upcoming off-road race features 7km (4.3 mile) of sand dunes, ruts, and obstacles.

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