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Today in Bristol, summarised.

Weather: Overcast across Bristol this evening. Expect temperatures easing to around 19°C.

Getting around: Pero's Bridge remains closed for a second day, so avoid the area and expect local diversions or delays nearby.

Top stories: Bristol is reeling from the A36 crash that killed three Vespa riders, while Pero’s Bridge remains closed after a failed test lift and a Bristol orphanage museum has shut for flood repairs.

Upcoming events: The Bodyguard is at the Bristol Hippodrome until Saturday 15 August 2026.

Last updated 48 minutes ago · Generated from local source headlines
Events

What's on in Bristol

Eventsvia Bristol Live – Events

Homeland actor to play on Bristol boat in intimate gig

"I'm coming back"

12 hours agoRead at Bristol Live – Events
Eventsvia 365 Bristol

Review: The Bodyguard at The Bristol Hippodrome

The fabulous cast and production team of The Bodyguard opened with a bang at The Bristol Hippodrome, and this could quite honestly be one of the best shows I have seen here. An explosion of colour, lights and fire kicked off an impressive production

3 days agoRead at 365 Bristol
Eventsvia 365 Bristol

Teenage Fanclub live in Bristol on 4 November 2026

On October 9, Teenage Fanclub will be releasing their new album 'Do Not Dare To Dream' on Merge Records and have announced a tour which includes a date at Bristol's Trinity Centre on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Get tickets here.

4 days agoRead at 365 Bristol
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Guides

Bristol guides

Guidesvia Visit Bristol

Five scenic walks from Bristol train stations

Explore Bristol by rail and on foot with these five walking routes from Miriam Ricci at Railwalks.

yesterdayRead at Visit Bristol
Guidesvia Visit Bristol

Itinerary: take a self-guided tour of Bristol's filming locations

If you're a film and TV fanatic, there's a good chance that you've already seen Bristol in some of your favourite productions, so why not discover the locations that brought their worlds to life?

3 days agoRead at Visit Bristol
Guidesvia Visit Bristol

10 Day trips from Bristol by train

Here’s our pick of the best day trips from Bristol by train, from coastal adventures to historic towns.

5 days agoRead at Visit Bristol
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Imported headlines

From around the city

Newsvia BBC News · 3 hours ago
Alex Scott: Bristol City will benefit if Bournemouth sell midfielder
Newsvia BBC News · 3 hours ago
Head of extinct thylacine sells for £60,000 at auction in Bristol
Newsvia Bristol24/7 · 3 hours ago
People gather to celebrate Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day
Sportvia Bristol Live – Sport · 3 hours ago
Former Bristol City captain links up with ex-Reds manager Steve Cotterill at League Two club
Sportvia Bristol Live – Sport · 4 hours ago
Commonwealth Games bronze medal winner back working in McDonald's
Newsvia BBC News · 4 hours ago
Bristol orphanage museum closed for repairs after flood
Newsvia Bristol24/7 · 4 hours ago
‘Opportunity certainly exists in Bristol, but access to it remains uneven’
Newsvia Bristol Live – News · 4 hours ago
Man in court after person 'sprayed in eye' at Bristol hostel
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