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Today in Bristol, summarised.

Weather: Overcast across Bristol this morning. Expect highs around 26°C.

Getting around: Expect delays and about a mile of traffic on the M5 approach after a wildfire-related closure.

Top stories: Bristol Water has announced the city’s first hosepipe ban in 50 years, while police have seized supercars after dangerous driving on the M4 and M5 and Bristol City have signed former Luton striker Elijah Adebayo.

Upcoming events: Forwards Presents starts on Friday 28 August at the Downs, Ellie Goulding plays Electric Bristol on Wednesday 2 September, and The Amy Winehouse Experience is at O2 Academy Bristol on Saturday 5 September.

Last updated 46 minutes ago · Generated from local source headlines
Events

What's on in Bristol

Eventsvia 365 Bristol

Joe Sims to star in the 2026 Bristol Hippodrome Pantomime

Joe Sims, Jade Marvin, Tom Major and Naomi Pacquette will be joining the previously announced stars Craig Revel Horwood and Andy Ford for the 2026 Bristol Hippodrome pantomime, Sleeping Beauty. Shows run form 5 December 2026 through until 3 Jan 2027.

5 days agoRead at 365 Bristol
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Ellie Goulding live at Electric Bristol for album release show on 2 September 2026

Pop superstar Ellie Goulding is heading to Bristol on Wednesday 2 September 2026 for a special album release performance at Electric Bristol, giving fans the chance to see one of the UK's biggest pop artists in an intimate live setting. Goulding will

18 Aug 2026Read at 365 Bristol
Eventsvia 365 Bristol

O2 Academy Bristol gigs for September 2026

September 2026 is shaping up to be a busy month at O2 Academy Bristol, with the venue on Frogmore Street offering up a particularly eclectic programme for music fans. From Amy Winehouse and Arctic Monkeys tributes to Iron Maiden, Daft Punk, reggae le

17 Aug 2026Read at 365 Bristol
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Guides

Bristol guides

Guidesvia Visit Bristol

5 ways to get golfing in Bristol

Whether you’re a golf pro or a total novice, we’ve put together some great ways you can give the sport a go on your next visit...

2 days agoRead at Visit Bristol
Guidesvia Visit Bristol

A gin drinker’s guide to Bristol

Do you know your juniper from your geneva? Is ‘gin o’clock’ scheduled firmly into your diary? Never mind the cider, Bristol has several gin distilleries to its name and plenty of places to drink this splendid spirit.

5 days agoRead at Visit Bristol
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17 accessible indoor attractions in Bristol

Discover galleries, museums, attractions and theatres in Bristol with helpful access information to plan a stress-free day out.

7 days agoRead at Visit Bristol
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Imported headlines

From around the city

Sportvia Bristol Live – Sport · 10 hours ago
Key details as Bristol City's Emil Riis subject of Championship and European transfer interest
Newsvia Bristol24/7 · 10 hours ago
Review: We Out Here 2026, Dorset – ‘Hip hop, jungle and paddleboarding to Shabaka’
Sportvia Bristol Live – Sport · 10 hours ago
Exclusive: Bristol City's Emil Riis subject of interest from European and Championship clubs
Newsvia Bristol Live – News · 12 hours ago
Beloved young dad to be laid to rest in Bristol as bikers urged to join final tribute
Newsvia BBC News · 12 hours ago
Autistic DJ befriended at Boomtown Fair offered 'dream' set
Newsvia Bristol24/7 · 13 hours ago
‘Festival of food ideas’ to return to Bristol for second year
Sportvia Bristol Live – Sport · 13 hours ago
Bristol Rovers vs Cobham Next Gen live: Team news, live updates, and post-match reaction from The Mem
Newsvia Bristol24/7 · 13 hours ago
Pride Comic Arts Festival to Return
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