'Poppies to Paddington' and 'world's smallest pony'

Poppy wreaths are laid on seats on a train as they are taken from Gloucester station to London Paddington to mark Armistice Day.
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Poppy wreaths are being taken on a GWR train from Gloucester to Paddington to mark Armistice Day

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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

Somerset Live has reported that one of the world's smallest ponies was born at Glenda Spooner Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre, external. The Shetland pony named Pam stands at 24 inches (60 cm) tall.

And controversial plans to raise charges for drivers entering Bristol's Clean Air Zone have been rejected, Bristol Live has confirmed, external.

Meanwhile, a Gloucestershire dad climbed one of the toughest peaks in memory of his son, external who died last year, reports Gloucestershire Live.

Finally, a rescue dog has been named in memory of a victim who lost thousands of pounds, external when he was defrauded by a care home worker in Bristol, reports ITV West Country.

Our top three from yesterday

What to watch on social media

People are sharing photographs of Tyntesfield, a National Trust site in north Somerset, showered in colourful autumnal leaves, external.

Another popular post is images of poppy wreaths being taken on GWR trains to London Paddington, external, where they will be laid at the war memorial as part of the commemorations for Armistice Day.

And Weston-super-Mare Carnival has announced the Globe Carnival Club was voted this year's People's Choice Award winner, external.

Finally, a post about 15 herons being spotted in a Warminster park, external is also proving very popular.

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