Headlines: 'Crowded cat shelters' and 'surprise gift'

A white cat with light blue eyes and a silver bell on its collar. It is lying down in a black carry cage with a green top and the door open. Image source, Getty Images
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RSPCA Wiltshire Mid Branch said it has reached maximum capacity and is unable to take in more cats

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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

Controversial plans to close a city centre bridge to cars are set to be approved this week. Bristol City Council want to close Prince Street Bridge due to "safety concerns", as reported by Bristol Live, external.

Overflowing bins in Bourton-on-the-Water have been highlighted by Gloucestershire Live, external, focusing on the "disgraceful state" the place is being left in.

Members of Burnham Rugby Club have surprised their 83-year-old photographer with a mobility scooter so he can continue to capture the matches, according to Burnham-On-Sea.com, external.

And a "landmark public artwork" measuring more than 700sq m is being painted on the newly resurfaced tarmac of the promenade in Bristol's city centre, reports Bristol 24/7., external

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What to watch on social media

RSPCA Wiltshire Mid Branch says it has reached maximum cat capacity, external and is "bursting at the seams", asking people with a spare room to help them out.

Cheltenham MP Max Wilkinson has written to Ofcom, asking them to look at the "disproportionate coverage", external of Reform and Nigel Farage on the BBC.

North Somerset Council's decision to change to an online booking system for their recycling centres, external has faced backlash, with some saying it will increase the risk of fly tipping.

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