'Death row gran return' and 'royal pub to reopen'

Lindsay, who has dark hair pushed back by a purple headband, wears a white top, a yellow scarf and dark sunglasses. She is behind bars and looking down towards her crossed arms. Image source, AFP via Getty Images
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Lindsay Sandiford, pictured here in 2013 when she was convicted of drug smuggling in Indonesia, will return to the UK

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Here is 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 dramatic rescue of two swans that got a little too close to two major roads in Somerset - including one that was carried away in a blue Ikea bag - was detailed by Burnham-on-Sea.com, external.

Bristol Live shared the story, external of a mum-of-seven who lost everything when her home in Knowle was gutted by a fire on Monday.

A Cotswolds pub that was reported to once have been a favourite haunt of Prince William and Harry is set to reopen after being shuttered for five years, according to Gloucestershire Live, external.

Our top three from yesterday

What to watch on social media

Beautiful photos of a red panda climbing down a tree headfirst have been shared by Longleat, external in Wiltshire.

Bridgwater Town Council has put out a call, external for people to nominate a young person who has made a difference locally to help the mayor turn on the Christmas lights on 22 November.

Bristol City Football Club's posts, external have been shared far and wide after they beat Southampton 3-1 on Tuesday, moving up to fourth in the Championship.

Follow BBC West social channels in Bristol, external, Gloucestershire, external, Somerset, external and Wiltshire, external. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630.