‘Delivery driver hero’ and ‘algae blooms’

Here is our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.

Bottled water is being delivered to vulnerable Bristol Water customers as a “precautionary” measure in response to algae blooms at Cheddar reservoir, ITV West Country reports.

Bus drivers have warned they will “bring Bristol to a standstill” when they go on strike on Tuesday over pay disputes, as covered by Bristol Live.

Tempers flared over St George’s flags being put up in south Bristol, with some residents arguing they spread a “divisive” rhetoric, Bristol Live reports.

An ASDA delivery driver has been praised for helping an elderly woman who had fallen in her home. Allan called her son, entered the home and waited with her until an ambulance arrived, adding he “just did what anyone else would have done”.

In Langport, Race Nation Events were forced to suspend the cycling leg of the triathlon race due to a medical episode. Those unable to receive their medals have been advised that they will get them.

Somerset County Cricket Club has won the Vitality Blast competition for the third time, after beating Hampshire by six wickets.