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Today in Bristol, summarised.

Weather: Clear skies across Bristol overnight. Expect lows around 16°C. A clear start expected tomorrow morning.

Top stories: Police are investigating a fatal crash in Knowle and an attempted murder arrest after a car hit pedestrians in Stokes Croft, as the Bristol Balloon Fiesta closed after five launches and safety concerns over crowding.

Upcoming events: On Wednesday 12 August, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across the South West, and on Friday 14 August a community memorial event at Rawnsley Park in St Jude’s runs from midday to 7pm.

Last updated 51 minutes ago · Generated from local source headlines
Events

What's on in Bristol

Eventsvia Bristol Live – Events

From factory to field - how hot air balloons are put together here in Bristol

The Cameron Balloons factory in Bedminster has been busy

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

Exact timings for solar eclipse as South West to have best view of phenomenon

Up to 95 per cent of the sun is expected to be covered by the moon

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

Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2026: RAF military displays and flypast timings confirmed

A famed RAF parachute team will also be jumping into the main arena

3 days agoRead at Bristol Live – Events
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Guides

Bristol guides

Guidesvia Visit Bristol

The definitive guide to afternoon tea in Bristol

From the quirky to highly traditional, we suggest seeing how afternoon tea is done Bristol fashion.

4 days agoRead at Visit Bristol
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.

6 days 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.

7 days agoRead at Visit Bristol
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Imported headlines

From around the city

Newsvia Bristol24/7 · 12 hours ago
Group stages die-in to honour Hiroshima-Nagasaki victims
Newsvia Planet Radio · 13 hours ago
Man held on suspicion of attempted murder after car collides with pedestrians
Newsvia Bristol Live – News · 13 hours ago
The children in Bristol balancing school with caring for a loved one
Newsvia Bristol24/7 · 13 hours ago
Shokupans, speciality coffee and matcha at new cafe
Newsvia BBC News · 15 hours ago
Attempted murder arrest after pedestrians hit by car in Bristol
Newsvia Bristol24/7 · 16 hours ago
Thousands of spectators cheer on as balloons light up Ashton Court
Newsvia Bristol24/7 · 16 hours ago
Bristol medic who landed professional contract with Gloucestershire Cricket
Newsvia BBC News · 16 hours ago
Bristol Balloon Fiesta sees young people learn how to become pilots
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