Today in Bristol, summarised.

Weather: Clear skies across Bristol this evening. Expect temperatures easing to around 14°C.

Top stories: Bristol City and Bristol Rovers have both moved to strengthen their squads, while a Bristol University professor hopes to return after winning an appeal and a former dairy farm is set to become a climate-resilient nature reserve.

Upcoming events: Bristol International Balloon Fiesta runs at Ashton Court Estate from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 August, with gates usually opening around 5am; a community memorial event at Rawnsley Park in St Jude’s follows on Friday 14 August, from midday to 7pm.