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Car-choked cities and the hunt for a seagull mascot

Weston-super-Mare FC A person walks along a street in a seagull mascot costume, which has large blue eyes and a huge orange beak. The mascot is wearing a white striped football shirt. Several other people are seen out of focus.Weston-super-Mare FC

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

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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.

PA Media Heavy traffic on a three-lane motorway, which bends around to the right.PA Media

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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.

Charlie Haskayne Three planes on snow-covered tarmac at Bristol Airport. A set of vehicle tracks can be seen in the foreground, but otherwise the snow is completely undisturbed.Charlie Haskayne

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