Headlines: Christmas lights and Panda update

Richard Illes has covered his house in 235,000 Christmas lights for charity

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

Our pick of local website stories

Bristol Live is highlighting how part of Whiteladies Road in Clifton is completely shutting for two weeks for roadworks.

A couple will shut their fish and chip shop in Templecombe after nearly 40 years later this month, when they start their retirement, according to Somerset Live.

And the Swindon Advertiser reported how six people were arrested and illegal items seized in a major police crackdown at some businesses in the town.

Our top three from yesterday

What to watch on social media

Bristol Zoo Project keepers have shared an update about the progress of Red Panda cub Asha.

A man who runs a free Christmas breakfast and lunch for people who would otherwise spend the big day alone, is getting a lot of love on the Swindon Community Notice Board.

A picture of a significant dam, allegedly built by beavers in the Forest of Dean, has been shared on Facebook.

A post about a new housing development coming to Taunton is attracting a lot of comments.