Headlines: Dog attack and greedy seagull

An image of a seagull which appears to have something in its mouth. It's standing by a beach shore and has its wings spread.Image source, PA Media
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A seagull has been causing havoc in Weston-super-Mare

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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

A man was left needing hospital treatment after he was attacked by a dog near a rugby club according to Gloucestershire Live, external. The incident happened near Coney Hill RFC in Gloucester and police want to speak to two women.

A disabled bus passenger said some Swindon drivers make it harder for her to get on and off the vehicle, reports the Swindon Advertiser, external. Suzanne Allen told the newspaper she is fed up with the lack of care she has received. Swindon's Bus Company said it has not found any issue with driver behaviour.

A man jailed for 25 months after stabbing another man in a "terrifying attack" at a pub in Yeovil has done well for Somerset Live, external. Amer Khan, from Yeovil admitted to causing grievous bodily harm following an attack in July 2023.

And a report by Bristol Live, external about an abuser who has been jailed for 18 years after stabbing his partner and two other people following a row over a lottery ticket has also over-performed. Nathaniel Downer, aged 41 of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to attempted murder and two counts of grievous bodily harm.

Our top three from yesterday

What to watch on social media

There has been lots of excitement around Bristol City's win against West Bromwich Albion with the last kick of the game. Videos like this, external showing the moment on the official account did incredibly well, as did this picture, external of match winner Haydon Roberts.

A video by Metro of a brave man offering chips to seagulls from his mouth on Weston-super-Mare beach is doing the rounds on Facebook, external.

People in the Spotted Trowbridge group are very excited about a new Dunelm, external at the Gateway, sparking hundreds of comments.

The £7 plane Pringle story is also picking up a lot of interest on Reddit, external. You can read the details of that story in Tuesday's headlines.

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