'Strange clouds' and 'random acts of kindness'

Somerset residents searched for shapes in the cloud cover

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

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Somerset's Burnham-on-Sea.com reports an area of Brean Beach was cordoned off by coastguards following the discovery of a suspected ordnance device in the sand. It was later deemed harmless by the bomb disposal team.

The retro arcade in Salisbury, Wiltshire, will shut at the end of September, following last-ditch attempts from the community to save it, reports the Salisbury Journal.

Swindon Borough Council has asked people to refrain from painting the cross of St George onto roundabouts and road markings in the interest of safety, according to Wiltshire Live.

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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has warned barbeques and bonfires can "quickly get out of control" and should be avoided during periods of hot and dry weather.

A group of teenagers in Swindon have been commended for their kindness and generosity after helping an elderly man who was struggling to walk.

Weather watchers in Somerset spotted some "strange" cloud formations over the weekend - believed to be altocumulus clouds, which indicate unsettled weather.