Today in Bristol, summarised.

Weather: Clear skies across Bristol this afternoon. Expect highs around 30°C.

Getting around: Roadworks on Gloucester Road are due to disrupt hospital access for two weeks, so allow extra time and expect delays in the area.

Top stories: Bristol Airport expansion remains contentious as the metro mayor stays silent, while a separate appeal to create a long-stay car park near the Mendip Hills has been refused.

Upcoming events: On Wednesday 12 August, the South West will have the UK’s best view of the solar eclipse, with up to 95 per cent of the sun covered; on Friday 14 August, a community memorial event for knife crime will run at Rawnsley Park in St Jude’s from midday to 7pm.