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Today in Bristol, summarised.

Weather: Overcast across Bristol this morning, with showers possible (100% chance). Expect highs around 21°C.

Top stories: Bristol faces fresh concern over a suspected deadly illness affecting dogs, a new pay deal for striking aerospace workers, and planning disputes over a sauna and caravan site.

Upcoming events: This weekend’s Forwards Festival includes family activities on Saturday 29 August, Ellie Goulding plays Electric Bristol on Wednesday 2 September, and Dakka Shanks are at Mr Wolfs on Friday 4 September.

Last updated 19 minutes ago · Generated from local source headlines
Events

What's on in Bristol

Eventsvia 365 Bristol

xTool Brings Free Personalised Gifts to Forwards Festival in Bristol

Forwards Festival in Bristol is bringing the tech this year with xTool, a global creative technology brand specialising in laser engraving, cutting and digital making tools, on site for all 3 days of the event from 28-30 August 2026.

yesterdayRead at 365 Bristol
Eventsvia Bristol Live – Events

Forwards Festival 2026: The banned items you need to leave at home

You won't be allowed onsite with them

2 days agoRead at Bristol Live – Events
Eventsvia 365 Bristol

Windmill Hill City Farm 50th Anniversary Fayre on 12 September 2026

Windmill Hill City Farm will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and are a special Anniversary Fayre on 12th September 2026 to mark the occassion. The anniversary year will also launch the farm’s Golden Harvest Appeal to raise £50,000

2 days agoRead at 365 Bristol
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Guides

Bristol guides

Guidesvia Visit Bristol

Bristol harbourside hotels with waterfront views

Many of Bristol’s hotels and apartments have views of the river and beyond, but if you’re after something a little closer to the water’s edge, here’s our selection of those with impressive waterfront views.

3 days agoRead at Visit Bristol
Guidesvia Visit Bristol

5 ways to get golfing in Bristol

Whether you’re a golf pro or a total novice, we’ve put together some great ways you can give the sport a go on your next visit...

5 days agoRead at Visit Bristol
Guidesvia Visit Bristol

A gin drinker’s guide to Bristol

Do you know your juniper from your geneva? Is ‘gin o’clock’ scheduled firmly into your diary? Never mind the cider, Bristol has several gin distilleries to its name and plenty of places to drink this splendid spirit.

21 Aug 2026Read at Visit Bristol
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Imported headlines

From around the city

Newsvia BBC News · 11 hours ago
County Championship: Durham stay in control against Gloucestershire
Newsvia Planet Radio · 12 hours ago
NHS doctor denies expressing support for Hamas on social media
Newsvia Bristol Live – News · 12 hours ago
Dog owners warned after suspected deadly illness outbreak
Newsvia BBC News · 13 hours ago
Michael Skubala: Bristol City are 'prepared' before transfer deadline day, says boss
Newsvia Bristol Live – News · 13 hours ago
Hot and bothered: Sauna opens in Bristol without planning permission irking neighbours
Newsvia Planet Radio · 14 hours ago
Neighbours left hot and bothered, after Bristol sauna opens without planning consent
Sportvia Bristol Live – Sport · 15 hours ago
'Roll on from there' - Bristol City dressing room focus outlined as Sam Tickle eyes exciting season
Newsvia Bristol Live – News · 17 hours ago
Caravan Club renews flood battle over plans for Bristol site
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