Today in Bristol, summarised.
Weather: Clear skies across Bristol this evening. Expect temperatures easing to around 17°C.
Getting around: Drivers should expect two months of disruption on the M48 Severn Bridge from today as a resurfacing trial gets under way.
Top stories: Police are investigating an attempted murder in Avonmouth after a suspected hate crime left one man critically injured, while Bristol City have secured Sophie Ingle on a new contract and concern grows over a crumbling city centre mural.
Upcoming events: The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta takes place at Ashton Court Estate from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 August, with gates usually opening from around 5am; a community memorial event follows at Rawnsley Park in St Jude’s on Friday 14 August, from midday to 7pm.
