'First snow falls' and 'firefighters celebrated'

A residential street with a light sprinkling of snow settling on roofs and the grassy verges beside the pavement. Image source, Carley Gilbert
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The first snow of the season has fallen in parts of the West of England including in this street in Tunley, Bath

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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

The first snow of the season has fallen in some areas across the West. The Wilts and Glos Standard reports, external a yellow Met Office warning in place for ice and sleet.

Tonnes of rubbish has been illegally fly-tipped along a lane in Bristol - just a short distance from a legal waste and refuse site, ITV West Country reports, external.

Cancer Research UK has trained Tesco pharmacists to help spot possible signs and symptoms of cancer amid a lack of GP appointments, Somerset Live reports., external

Several animals have died at the Animal Farm Adventure Park in Berrow after a fire swept through a large building, reports Burnham-on-Sea.com, external.

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What to watch on social media

Tewkesbury Borough Council has voted to support the creation of a single unitary authority, external for Gloucestershire, though the final decision rests with central government.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is celebrating their crews' "dedication, commitment and courage" on International Men's Day, external.

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