Bristol AI Briefing

Today in Bristol, summarised.

Weather: Overcast across Bristol this evening. Expect temperatures easing to around 8°C.

Getting around: Cadbury Heath road is shut after a crash, so avoid the area and expect delays on nearby routes.

Top stories: Bristol faces a string of serious incidents, with police investigating a fatal Stapleton Road case, a shooting on Fishponds Road, a Halloween stabbing arrest and a bomb hoax at Bristol Beacon, while Waitrose is set to open at Bristol Airport.

Last updated 48 minutes ago · Generated from local source headlines

Events

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Huge names among first acts revealed for Love Saves The Day 2027

The festival returns to Ashton Court next May

7 hours agoRead at Bristol Live – Events

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Everything you need to know about Bristol's Christmas Market in 2026

From the new rides and food offerings, to how to get there - and how to book a spot in a ski gondola or hot air balloon booth

12 hours agoRead at Bristol Live – Events

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The icons that Bristol O2 Academy has hosted as it prepares for historic milestone

Huge names have performed there in the last 25 years

2 days agoRead at Bristol Live – Events

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Itinerary: Explore Cary Grant's Bristol

Did you know that Hollywood legend Cary Grant started his life as Archibald Leach in Bristol? Find out where one of the most iconic film stars called home, learned his trade and is now commemorated in the city.

10 hours agoRead at Visit Bristol

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Take a dark tour of Bristol

Local author of the Weird Bristol books, Charlie Revelle-Smith, takes us on his personal tour of some of Bristol’s macabre and gruesome history. From haunted pubs to bloody murder, wrap up warm and retrace the steps of our city’s darkest days…

5 days agoRead at Visit Bristol