What have been the big stories in the West this week?
Resident doctors in the West of England are concluding a six-day strike over pay disputes. The strike action will continue until 07:00 BST on Monday.
Police have issued warnings regarding the health risks associated with vaping after an 11-year-old boy fell ill in Weston-super-Mare, as reported by Somerset Live. The BBC has also covered this incident.
The Forest of Dean may soon welcome its first drive-through KFC outlet; however, Gloucestershire Live has reported concerns from some residents who fear it could "blight the area's beauty".
In Wiltshire, some frustrated drivers have protested the poor condition of the roads, using signs with expletives to highlight issues with potholes, according to the Gazette and Herald.
Additionally, an inventor has recreated the paw print of a former lion from Longleat in the form of a tyre. This innovation could enhance the grip of NASA's rover vehicles operating on Mars.
Top five local stories for the BBC in the West
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The first wave of youth clubs designed to support young people with employment and wellbeing are set to open across England.
Eight Young Futures Hubs will launch in areas experiencing high levels of anti-social behaviour, including Bristol, Nottingham, and Leeds.
ITV West interviewed young people at the launch of Bristol's new East Central Bristol Young Futures Hub, which opened on 1 April.
The centres aim to assist young people up to 18 years old with employment advice, health and wellbeing support, and to prevent them from engaging in criminal activities.
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