Today in Bristol, summarised.
Weather: Light drizzle across Bristol overnight (100% chance of precipitation). Expect lows around 9°C. A wet start expected tomorrow morning.
Getting around: The road near Little Stoke community centre was closed after a fire, and overnight resurfacing works are due on the main road between Bristol and Yate, so plan extra time or avoid the area if possible.
Top stories: Bristol has seen a knife attack on Bristol Bridge, a city student jailed over a fatal housemate killing, and fresh scrutiny of local extremism cases, while Bristol Old Vic is taking free theatre into schools.
Upcoming events: On Thursday 22 October 2026, Chameleons play Prospect Bristol, and on Thursday 29 October, a new film on growing up Black in Bristol in the 1970s and 80s premieres at Watershed at 6pm.
