Today in Bristol, summarised.

Weather: Partly cloudy across Bristol this morning, with showers possible (63% chance). Expect highs around 20°C and a moderate breeze.

Getting around: Expect long-term disruption on the A38, with a major stretch closed in four sections and a lengthy diversion in place near the M4 and M5.

Top stories: Bristol has become the first UK city to ban adverts for fast fashion, flights and cars on council-owned billboards, while the council is also weighing a court ban on flags on lampposts and a review of harbour safety barriers.

Upcoming events: Bluebird plays Exchange Basement in Old Market on Tuesday 22 September, with doors at 7pm, and Death Cab For Cutie are at The Prospect Building on Wednesday 23 September 2026.