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Today in Bristol, summarised.

Weather: Overcast across Bristol this evening, with rain possible (94% chance). Expect temperatures easing to around 18°C.

Getting around: Expect delays on the M48 and M4 this morning, with traffic stopped on both routes after an obstruction and a crash.

Top stories: A Bristol man is on trial accused of using an AI bot to contact Isis, while councillors are pressing for action on flytipping and a fraud report linked to a former deputy mayor’s company is set to be published.

Upcoming events: Bristol International Balloon Fiesta’s Night Glows takes place on Tuesday 4 August, with the main fiesta running at Ashton Court Estate from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 August, and a community memorial event at Rawnsley Park on Friday 14 August from midday to 7pm.

Last updated 48 minutes ago · Generated from local source headlines
Events

What's on in Bristol

Eventsvia Bristol Live – Events

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026: When the Night Glows will take place

It's one of the most loved Bristol spectacles of the year

15 hours agoRead at Bristol Live – Events
Eventsvia Bristol Live – Events

Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2026: All you need to know about tickets, travel, timings and weather advice

From traffic and travel to car parking tickets, the main balloon events, and what else you can see and do

4 days agoRead at Bristol Live – Events
Eventsvia Bristol Live – Events

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026: List of special shape balloons in full

From a giant scarecrow to firm favourites like Thomas the Tank Engine

5 days agoRead at Bristol Live – Events
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Guides

Bristol guides

Guidesvia Visit Bristol

Five easy hikes around Bristol

Bristolians and visitors alike are blessed with an abundance of scenic hikes all within a short distance of the city centre.

13 hours agoRead at Visit Bristol
Guidesvia Visit Bristol

Things to do at night in Bristol

Nightlife in Bristol is legendary, whether you're a party-goer, or after a sober night out. Here are some ideas on what to get up to in the city after the sun sets.

2 days agoRead at Visit Bristol
Guidesvia Visit Bristol

Train rides and railway attractions in Bristol

Enjoy a day out a local heritage steam railway, or take the family along to a miniature railway! Bristol has several fun train rides for you to enjoy, from harbourside routes to journeys through the countryside and along the coast.

5 days agoRead at Visit Bristol
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Imported headlines

From around the city

Newsvia Bristol Live – News · 4 hours ago
Man brutally attacked mum as she pushed her seriously ill child in Bristol
Newsvia BBC News · 4 hours ago
Bath farm wildfire 'could have been devastating'
Newsvia Bristol Live – News · 4 hours ago
Huge backlash to plan for 860 homes which would 'join Bristol and Yate'
Sportvia Bristol Live – Sport · 5 hours ago
Key details as Bristol City closing in on Dom Ballard signing
Sportvia Bristol Live – Sport · 5 hours ago
Bristol City closing in on Dom Ballard signing with Leyton Orient striker at Robins HPC today
Newsvia Bristol Live – News · 5 hours ago
Fallen tree sparks traffic chaos on Portbury Hundred - updates
Newsvia Bristol24/7 · 6 hours ago
Councillors call for action to improve most flytipped street in city
Newsvia Bristol Live – News · 6 hours ago
Octopus, British Gas, and E.ON Next warning as 'two groups among the worst hit'
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