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Today in Bristol, summarised.

Weather: Overcast across Bristol this morning, with showers possible (38% chance). Expect highs around 23°C and a moderate breeze.

Getting around: Expect delays around the M4 and M5 after a crash has shut the motorway, with drivers warned queues are likely to build.

Top stories: Councillors have rejected plans to turn a care home into student accommodation, while scientists in Bristol say they may have found the first evidence of dark matter and anti-Muslim and antisemitic crime has risen locally.

Upcoming events: On Friday 4 September, Dakka Shanks play Mr Wolfs and xTool brings free personalised gifts to Forwards Festival in Bristol, while Windmill Hill City Farm marks its 50th anniversary with a fayre on 12 September.

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Events

What's on in Bristol

Eventsvia 365 Bristol

Review: The Car Man at The Bristol Hippodrome

Vivienne Kennedy reviews Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man at The Bristol Hippodrome, where it runs until Saturday 5 September. I’ve yet to watch a Matthew Bourne production I haven’t thoroughly enjoyed, and The Car Man is no exception. Bristol Hipp..

yesterdayRead at 365 Bristol
Eventsvia Bristol Live – Events

In pictures: A look back at summer events in Bristol in 2026

From live music and city celebrations, to cardboard boats, Red Bull challenges, and skies full of balloons

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

All the pictures from Forwards weekend so far as Lorde and Djo wow crowds

There has been a huge turnout on the Downs despite the highly variable weather

4 days agoRead at Bristol Live – Events
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Guides

Bristol guides

Guidesvia Visit Bristol

Bristol's best rooms with a view

These Bristol hotels have rooms with beautiful Bristol views and sights to be seen...

22 hours agoRead at Visit Bristol
Guidesvia Visit Bristol

The ultimate Bristol student bucket list

Studying in Bristol? Get stuck into ticking things off our bumper bucket list of things to do for students.

2 days agoRead at Visit Bristol
Guidesvia Visit Bristol

Where to go for cocktails in Bristol

Whether you’re looking for a secluded speakeasy or a bit of glitz and glamour, it’s worth seeking out these brilliant Bristol bars.

6 days agoRead at Visit Bristol
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Imported headlines

From around the city

Newsvia BBC News · 11 hours ago
County Championship: Title-chasing Somerset punish Glamorgan on day one
Newsvia Planet Radio · 11 hours ago
Brislington fire confirmed as deliberate with firefighters still tackling blaze
Newsvia BBC News · 11 hours ago
Girls taking on sewage awareness swim in Bristol Channel fall ill
Newsvia Bristol24/7 · 11 hours ago
‘Seeing our beloved Bristol Zoo in its current state of disrepair is a tragedy’
Sportvia Bristol Live – Sport · 12 hours ago
Bristol City and Jason Knight share update on Reds captain's future after transfer deadline day
Sportvia Bristol Live – Sport · 12 hours ago
Inside Bristol Rovers' summer transfer window - Lengthy player meetings, Steve Evans' Kuwait visit, and 12 signings
Newsvia BBC News · 12 hours ago
County Championship: Dominant Derbyshire deepen Gloucestershire gloom
Newsvia BBC News · 12 hours ago
Bristol scientists may have found first evidence of dark matter
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