Newspaper headlines: Bristol 'safe' for cycling

Bristol came out on top in the research on the safest cities in the UK for cycling

Many cyclists in Bristol were intrigued this week after the city was named as one of the safest to cycle in.

Bristol 24/7 reported on ALA Insurance's research on cities across the UK which was based on an analysis of factors including the condition of roads and the number of cycle repair shops.

The local paper listed just some of the "typical moans" you would expect from those who regularly navigate Bristol on two wheels.

Nonetheless, Bristol came out on top in the research, followed by a Midlands triumvirate of Derby, Leicester and Nottingham.

Phoebe Beedell and Michael Ransley's Gypsy-style bow-top wagon fell into a ditch

In Somerset, a couple whose horse and wagon were rescued from a roadside ditch in Berrow last week have thanked local people for their support.

Burnham-on-sea.com reported, Phoebe Beedell and Michael Ransley's Gypsy-style bow-top wagon had fallen into the rhyne before passsers by offered to help them.

Elsewhere in the county, Shepton Mallet locals had a 'good news day' when Somerset Live revealed their beloved pub and inn, The Highwayman Inn had reopened.

The building was purchased by Imran Ali, the owner of the Well Inn, just next door and reopened on Tuesday.

The giant hamster is on a UK tour raising awareness of prostate cancer

Did you spot the giant hamster in Weston-super-Mare?

A team of people walked the giant rodent along the seafront to raise awareness of prostate cancer.

The sight was caught on camera by a passer by who shared it on the local Weston-super-Mare in the Spotlight Facebook page.

From hamsters to history - Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Tropicana is being debated as North Somerset Council embarks on a £20m transformation of the historic venue.

Somerset Live unveiled the news and explained how The Tropicana has played host to notable events and celebrities since it opened in 1937.

Around 250 people liked a post about SFX make up business Make Up By Shaz

In Wiltshire, the Swindon Community Notice Board on Facebook was swamped by messages of support for self-taught SFX artist Shannon.

Around 250 people liked her post about her business Make Up By Shaz, with many suprised by her talented work displayed in her pictures.

Colourful murals have been spotted on the side of buildings this week for the start of Swindon Paint Fest.

The Swindon Advertiser said more than 50 talented artists, local and from around the world, are expected descend on the town from 31 August to 1 September.

A piece by Mr Cenz on the side of the of T4 Cameras shop, photographed by Pearl Lucia Barcoe, has gained almost 1,000 likes on Facebook, and is one of the first murals to be revealed ahead of the festival.

Swindon Paint Fest ends on Sunday