Today in Bristol, summarised.

Weather: Clear skies across Bristol this evening. Expect temperatures easing to around 22°C.

Getting around: Expect delays on the M5 at Cribbs Causeway, with queues reported.

Top stories: Bristol’s Railway Path attack and Stokes Croft violence have led to arrests and hospital treatment, while local stories range from community ownership hopes after a cinema loss to a new bid to crown the city’s best restaurant.

Upcoming events: On Wednesday 12 August, a partial solar eclipse will be visible in the UK and Ireland, with up to 95 per cent of the sun covered; The Bodyguard runs at Bristol Hippodrome until Saturday 15 August 2026.