Flooding caused by Storm Bert, Sir Rod Stewart and Bristol Cars

Widespread flooding was one of this week’s big headlines after Storm Bert swept across the West, bringing with it more than 80% of November’s average monthly rainfall in less than 48 hours.

The Glastonbury Festival caused a stir when it was announced that Sir Rod Stewart would be performing next summer.

The return of a vintage car brand and news that former prisoners would be running a cafe attracted widespread attention in Bristol.

Here’s a selection of this week’s most read stories in the region.

In addition to torrential rain, Storm Bert also brought strong winds, causing significant disruption to roads and railways and leading to the cancellation of flights.

Bradford-on-Avon residents were among many communities faced with extensive clean-up efforts after the city was hit by severe flooding when the River Avon burst its banks.

ITV West Country showed a video of firefighters Rescue of five people and two dogs from Bathampton Mill, near Bath.

The news that Rod Stewart will be performing at Glastonbury next year made headlines in the local media.

It was announced to fans on Facebook that the 79-year-old rock star will take the coveted Sunday afternoon legend spot 23 years after his last appearance at the festival.

Sir Rod said he was “proud, ready and more than able to delight and delight my friends at Glastonbury next June”.

Somerset Live reported on it heartbreaking tribute from a mother to her teenage daughter who died on the M5 after getting out of a police vehicle.

Tamzin Hall, 17, from Wellington, Somerset, suffered fatal injuries when she was hit by a car between Taunton and Bridgwater on November 11.

Amy Hall, her mother, said: “Tamzin was the kindest, most caring, loving and loyal girl ever.”

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which is investigating the incident, has served two police officers with misconduct notices for “possible breaches of their duties and responsibilities”.

Bristol Cars is making a comeback after a property tycoon’s investment, according to Bristol 24/7.

Reporter Milan Perera wrote that the company, which is “synonymous with luxury, performance and British craftsmanship,” will produce a limited edition Bristol Fighter to be released next year.

The announcement that almost 8,000 apartments could be “delivered more quickly”.“ in Somerset attracted great interest.

Somerset Live reported that the council is planning six major development sites if a bid for the government’s New Homes Accelerator fund is successful.

The aim of the fund is to accelerate the delivery of large-scale housing projects across England that have been delayed.

Sites include Orchard Grove in Taunton, Selwood Garden Community in Frome and Brimsmore Key Site in Yeovil.

A new cafe In Bristol, its construction and operation by former prisoners attracted a lot of attention.

Secret Bristol says the Key Café, set to open on Gloucester Road, will help reduce reoffending rates by providing people coming out of prison with practical skills and work experience.

The venue was founded by The Restore Trust, a specialist rehabilitation organization, and is described as a “lifeline for those seeking a fresh start”.

Somerset Live reported on the all-female barbershop in Crewkerne, where The staff wears mustaches for Movember to encourage conversations about health with their male customers.

Senior reporter Nancy Connolly said that Krew Barbers is “breaking gender barriers for a good cause” and that there is a serious side to this as men are not as open about their health issues.

Finally, some cheerful news about Bertie, the one-eyed rescue cat “Now I live the high life” according to ITV West Country.

Bertie was just 12 weeks old when he was admitted to West Hatch Animal Center in Taunton to have his right eye removed after suffering from severe cat flu.

He was adopted by Hannah Lawson from Taunton and quickly became part of the family.

“My husband Andy works from home, so we also wanted to give Bertie an office so they could both work from home together – except Bertie just sleeps in it,” Ms Lawson said.