Murmuration captured and who next for Bristol Rovers?

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

Could this German coach be coming to Bristol Rovers? Bristol Live say Michael Wimmer might be taking over at The Mem.

Bristol 24/7 says a barge and mooring rights bought by Bristol City Council for £1.4m is now in dry dock, due to be broken up and sold because of its poor condition.

A road through Bridgwater is set to shut for six months from the start of next year. The work is to "provide a safer car-free route between the Northgate Docks and Bridgwater railway station", according to Somerset Live.

And the Swindon Advertiser says a new company has put up signs over the former Marks and Spencer building on Regent Street.

There is an appeal to help re-align the wonky Christmas tree in Staple Hill. It's hoped a group can correct and secure it ahead of windy weather this weekend.

People are still having their say on the idea of a cycling hub for the region, based in Bristol. It would include a 1km long closed loop track and training area.

There has been a beautiful starling murmuration at RSPB Ham Wall in Somerset by photographer Carl Bovis, and several other users on X.

And an impressive rainbow has been captured over Glastonbury Abbey.

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