Car-choked cities and the hunt for a seagull mascot

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

Bristol has been declared the second worst city in the UK for congestion says Bristol 24/7. Drivers in the city are delayed by 65 hours a year on average, the piece says.

Victorian church Trinity Hall in Swindon could be turned into flats. It was last used as a nursery hall, according to the Swindon Advertiser.

The Stage reports that the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is going to stop its undergraduate training because of costs [requires subscription].

And Somerset Live says the "leaky artificial pond" in Trowbridge Park is set to be replaced with a wetland reserve. The plans will be displayed to the public for an afternoon later this month.

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What to watch on social media

Flights have now resumed at Bristol Airport, having been suspended due to this morning's snow.

Cheltenham Town has paid tribute to long-time supporter Chris Stanley, who recently passed away. He had a seat at the ground for decades and worked at a local builders' merchant for 50 years.

And... fancy dressing up as a giant seagull on match days? Weston-super-Mare FC is looking for "an enthusiastic and energetic individual" to take on the role of Sammy, the club's mascot.