Newspapers & trending: Emergency action for rough sleepers

Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.

A vehicle came off the back of a trailer on the M5 and landed in the central reservation near Gloucester Services this morning, according to police and Gloucestershire Live. Gloucestershire Constabulary says no-one was injured.

A decision is set to be made today on plans to build 208 homes on the edge of Keynsham, says Somerset Live this morning. The land was acquired in 2023.

And a Christmas toy run in memory of young biker Alfie Gray has been organised by those who were close to him, says the Weston Mercury. The 18-year-old was killed in a collision on the A370 near Hewish in Weston-super-Mare in September on his way home from work.

Many local council pages have posted about activating their Severe Weather Emergency Protocol, which offers a helpline for rough sleepers and for those who see people on the street during cold spells. Tewkesbury Borough Council and North Somerset Council were among the authorities promoting this.

The frost covers are out at Mansfield Town FC ahead of Saturday’s match with Bristol Rovers.

And the Christmas tree has arrived in Weston-super-Mare.

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