It has been a busy news week across the West Country in the lead up to Christmas.

George Pedley was out when his boat caught fire and sank to the bottom of the canal.

The Canal & River Trust said it had removed 150 of the 400 trees brought down by gale-force winds.

A heritage group raises concerns over a plans covering part of a former Greater Manchester canal.

The Cornish Rex named Lulu is being picked up and taken from her home by "well-meaning" people.

A late waterways supporter and local resident of Braunston dedicates £160,000 to repair the bridge.

The boat is tracked from Wilmcote to Gloucester despite being repainted white, police say.

The canal yard improvements were approved as it was added to a heritage at risk register.