Here is our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.
A blue plaque will be unveiled in Stroud later to honour the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, reports the Stroud News & Journal.
The ceremony marks 80 years since the publication of Reverend Wilbert Awdry’s first book, The Three Railway Engines.
Burnham.on.Sea.com says a field gun being pulled 1,000 miles (1,609km) will be in the West later. Hundreds of people are helping to drag the artillery canon to raise money to support military personnel diagnosed with cancer.
Two young Bristol Barbers are giving free haircuts to homeless people in Brunswick Square, says Bristol Live.
And Salisbury Journal says there are plans to turn the Victoria Lodge guest house into a private dental practice.
