West News In Brief
Summary of today's headlines
Unusual New Year proposal
A woman saw the New Year in with a bang when her boyfriend proposed to her - using fireworks.
John Spooner popped the question to Elena Costa using a 4ft by 2ft firework which spelt out the words "Marry Me".
Delighted Elena, from Swindon, said 'yes'.
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Text Santa's Biggest Bag Pack Ever
Text Santa is organising the Biggest Bag Pack Ever for 6 UK based charities. They will help and support someone near you this Christmas.
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Carnival comes to Weston-super-Mare
The second carnival takes place tonight in the West's Guy Fawkes Carnival Circuit. Many roads in the town will be closed from 6pm.
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Cyclists warned as clocks go back
Bristol based charity Sustrans is warning cyclists to stay safe as clocks go back