‘Tiny pony’ and ‘carnival season starts’

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

The two teens who were convicted of killing of Mikey Roynon had their convictions overturned, reports ITV West Country.

Bristol Live reports beloved family run restaurant Don Giovanni’s is closing its doors in January after delighting diners for over 40 years.

Bridgwater’s world famous carnival kicks off Somerset’s carnival season this weekend- with more than 100,000 people expected to line the streets as ITV reports.

ITV West Country also brought us this story of Pam the tiny pony who was the same size as a Springer Spaniel when it was born on a Somerset farm.

And staff at the Royal United Hospital in Bath said they were “delighted” to welcome TV star Greg Davies when he visited the hospital last week, reports the Wiltshire Times.

Work is underway to renovate the Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare. North Somerset Council says it’s building new purpose-built indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces.

As Bonfire night approaches, Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre is urging people to check for hedgehogs before lighting bonfires.

Not only is it Halloween, it is also world lemur day! Longleat posted these photos of some “gourd-geous” lemurs enjoying some spooky treats.

And author Michael Morpurgo has had a GWR train with Joey from War Horse, one of his most famous creations, painted on the side.