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Today in Bristol, summarised.

Weather: Clear skies across Bristol this evening. Expect temperatures easing to around 16°C.

Top stories: Wessex Water faces criminal charges over the fatal Avonmouth explosion that killed four workers, while Bristol has been declared a city of harm reduction as councillors back a less punitive drugs policy.

Upcoming events: On Saturday 18 July, The Rocky Horror Show is at The Bristol Hippodrome, running as part of its 13–18 July week-long run.

Last updated 31 minutes ago · Generated from local source headlines
Events

What's on in Bristol

Eventsvia 365 Bristol

Review: Fatboy Slim at Westonbirt Arboretum

Heading to Westonbirt Arboretum for Forest Live, expectations were fairly simple, enjoy some of Fatboy Slim's biggest hits, indulge in a healthy dose of nostalgia and, hopefully, survive one of the hottest days of the year. With temperatures soaring

20 hours agoRead at 365 Bristol
Eventsvia Bristol Live – Events

The Bristol crowd steals the show at Rocky Horror

It was hard to top theatre goers at the Hippodrome

yesterdayRead at Bristol Live – Events
Eventsvia Bristol Live – Events

Bristol's 'World Naked Bike Ride' returns this summer with new route

It's an event to 'draw attention to the vulnerability of cyclists on roads dominated by cars'

2 days agoRead at Bristol Live – Events
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Guides

Bristol guides

Guidesvia Visit Bristol

Holiday parks and campsites near Bristol

Sleep under the stars or go for a luxurious glamping option in belltents or country lodges - the choice is yours, all within easy reach of Bristol.

14 hours agoRead at Visit Bristol
Guidesvia Visit Bristol

Fun things to do with teenagers in Bristol

Discover places for fun and adventure with your teenagers in Bristol, from an Amazement Park to a surf lake.

2 days agoRead at Visit Bristol
Guidesvia Visit Bristol

8 ways to make the most of #SummerInBristol

This #SummerInBristol is filled with free festivals, live music, family fun and lots more.

8 Jul 2026Read at Visit Bristol
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Imported headlines

From around the city

Newsvia Bristol Live – News · 4 hours ago
Bristol Dockyards launches amid controversy of the SS Great Britain's transformation
Newsvia Bristol24/7 · 4 hours ago
Plans for bingo hall face rejection despite overwhelming support
Newsvia Bristol Live – News · 4 hours ago
Police board up Bristol 'drug' property and ban aggressive visitors
Newsvia Bristol Live – News · 5 hours ago
Warning after crack cocaine dealer jailed for five years
Newsvia Bristol Live – News · 5 hours ago
Four Christians to go on trial in Bristol for aggravated trespass of abbey
Newsvia Bristol Live – News · 5 hours ago
Wildfire warning as heatwave leaves grass in Bristol parks dry and barbecues pose risk
Newsvia Bristol24/7 · 5 hours ago
Wessex Water facing criminal charges six years after explosion killed four workers
Newsvia The Guardian · 5 hours ago
Bristol declared ‘city of harm reduction’ as Greens seek less punitive drug policy
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