Headlines: Coldest night of winter so far in the West

A frosty sunrise over Cocklake in Somerset

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

Would trams be the best thing for public transport in Bristol? This piece by Bristol 24/7, based on a post by the Tory candidate for the Metro Mayor position, asks whether it would be a long-term solution for the city.

The family of missing student Jack O'Sullivan say it has been their "year from hell" and are desperate for answers to what happened to him in March 2024, reports Bristol Live.

A school in Swindon is giving Year Six pupils jobs normally reserved for adults, such as 'mini police' and IT support. But those demonstrating "exceptional behaviour" at Rodbourne Cheney Primary School can be nominated when they are as young as reception age, says The Times (subscription required).

And ITV West Country has reported on a dog in Somerset which has received hundreds of cards from around the world after getting a cancerous lumped removed from its head.

Our top three from yesterday

What to watch on social media

It has been a cold morning in the west of England, with some of you reporting temperatures as low as -6C in Somerset and -5C in Bristol. Our senior weather presenter Ian Fergusson says that yesterday we experienced the coldest night of the winter so far.

High street architecture is the theme for this video by Historic England, as they tour Gloucester city centre – taking a look at the give away features of 19th Century buildings.

A cormorant which had to be put down after getting a fish hook caught in its mouth has been highlighted by Secret World Wildlife Rescue, asking for the safe disposal of fishing equipment to help prevent deaths like these.

An old photo donated to Museum & Art Swindon of the Milroys shop in 1961 has been helped reunite people who used to work there, according to this post in the Swindon Community Noticeboard group.

And flamingos, swings and heart-shaped disco balls will all be part of this year's Bristol Light Festival. Here is a preview by Secret Bristol.