Bristol AI Briefing

Today in Bristol, summarised.

Weather: Overcast across Bristol this morning. Expect highs around 26°C.

Top stories: Bristol Rovers have signed QPR winger Philip Sanyaolu on loan, while Bedminster shops were left unable to take card payments after cut cables and police are investigating a burglary at Aldi in which an officer was attacked.

Upcoming events: Forwards Festival begins on Friday 28 August at the Downs, Ellie Goulding plays Electric Bristol on Wednesday 2 September, and The Amy Winehouse Experience is at O2 Academy Bristol on Saturday 5 September.

Last updated 35 minutes ago · Generated from local source headlines

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Joe Sims to star in the 2026 Bristol Hippodrome Pantomime

Joe Sims, Jade Marvin, Tom Major and Naomi Pacquette will be joining the previously announced stars Craig Revel Horwood and Andy Ford for the 2026 Bristol Hippodrome pantomime, Sleeping Beauty. Shows run form 5 December 2026 through until 3 Jan 2027.

4 days agoRead at 365 Bristol

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Ellie Goulding live at Electric Bristol for album release show on 2 September 2026

Pop superstar Ellie Goulding is heading to Bristol on Wednesday 2 September 2026 for a special album release performance at Electric Bristol, giving fans the chance to see one of the UK's biggest pop artists in an intimate live setting. Goulding will

18 Aug 2026Read at 365 Bristol

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O2 Academy Bristol gigs for September 2026

September 2026 is shaping up to be a busy month at O2 Academy Bristol, with the venue on Frogmore Street offering up a particularly eclectic programme for music fans. From Amy Winehouse and Arctic Monkeys tributes to Iron Maiden, Daft Punk, reggae le

17 Aug 2026Read at 365 Bristol

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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...

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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.

4 days agoRead at Visit Bristol