Experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame for an increase in bites being treated in hospital.

Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as "Mr".

Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.

The Health Secretary says his "door is open" for more talks to resolve the long-running dispute.

A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.