Local election results
A round up of the overnight results in the 2014 local elections including Bristol, Swindon and Gloucester
Greens & UKIP advance in Bristol
Labour gained 3 seats to remain the largest party on Bristol City Council, but the biggest winners were the Greens who increased their representation from 4 to 6 seats and for UKIP who won a seat for the first time.
Liberal Democrats lost 7 seats.
More top news
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Bristol and Bath's creative industries receive £46 million funding boost
The creative industries across Bristol and Bath have received £46 million to create 'new experiences and boost productivity.'
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NSPCC expands service in Plymouth to help keep schoolchildren safe online
A service in Plymouth run by the NSPCC, which helps prevents online child sexual abuse, is expanding.
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Bristol Water urges people to stay out of lakes over algae concerns
Bristol Water is urging people to stay safe and not swim in the water at spots like Chew Valley or Cheddar Lake this weekend.