Bristol Today
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Today in Bristol, summarised.

Weather: Clear skies across Bristol overnight. Expect lows around 11°C. A clear start expected tomorrow morning.

Getting around: Expect delays on the A4 Portway after a crash, with queues building and a local bus service suspended; temporary closures are also planned on a busy road for works.

Top stories: Bristol Bears beat reigning champions Northampton, hundreds joined the city’s first dyke march, and a fundraiser has been launched to upgrade local defibrillators.

Upcoming events: Somerset Carnivals begin on Saturday 3 October, with Shaftesbury at 7.15pm, followed by Gillingham on Saturday 10 October and Wincanton on Friday 16 October.

Last updated 15 minutes ago · Generated from local source headlines
Events

What's on in Bristol

Eventsvia Bristol Live – Events

Somerset Carnivals - ten handy hints for attending from Bristol

They are among the biggest events in the country and are right on our doorstep

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

Bristol's biggest night of boxing in years - taking place in Cardiff

Bristol's army of boxing fans will have to cross the Channel to see their local heroes

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

‘Get me in that arena!’: Olly Murs eyes up show at long-awaited Bristol venue

The former X Factor star is no stranger to Bristol - but did you know he used to play here in a band back in the day?

2 days agoRead at Bristol Live – Events
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Guides

Bristol guides

Guidesvia Visit Bristol

13 of the quirkiest places to stay in and around Bristol

Book a memorable stay in a Tudor castle, an 18th century chapel, or in a former police station!

2 days agoRead at Visit Bristol
Guidesvia Visit Bristol

Bristol's best bakeries

Satisfy any hankering for freshly baked bread or sweet treats at these top Bristol bakeries.

6 days agoRead at Visit Bristol
Guidesvia Visit Bristol

Top country pub walks near Bristol

Pitstops at charming pubs make these rural walks near Bristol even more enjoyable. Discover traditional inns in the Chew Valley, Somerset and South Cotswolds, surrounded by picturesque countryside.

25 Sept 2026Read at Visit Bristol
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Imported headlines

From around the city

Newsvia Bristol24/7 · 4 hours ago
Gabriel Oghre: ‘I’m the best dresser at Bristol Bears’
Sportvia Bristol Live – Sport · 4 hours ago
'Our best player in training for a week' - Steve Evans on third consecutive away defeat, and imminent new signing
Sportvia Bristol Live – Sport · 5 hours ago
Bristol Bears statement made in bonus point win over Northampton Saints
Newsvia BBC News · 5 hours ago
The Prem: Bristol 34-26 Northampton: Bristol get revenge on reigning champions
Sportvia Bristol Live – Sport · 5 hours ago
Bristol Rovers away day woes strike again in defeat at Crewe Alexandra
Newsvia Bristol24/7 · 5 hours ago
Bristol Bears roar as they brilliantly beat Northampton
Newsvia Bristol24/7 · 6 hours ago
Hundreds march through city for first ever dyke march
Sportvia Bristol Live – Sport · 7 hours ago
Key details from Bristol City friendly win over Crystal Palace
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