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Today in Bristol, summarised.

Weather: Overcast across Bristol overnight, with rain possible (93% chance). Expect lows around 9°C. A cloudy start expected tomorrow morning.

Top stories: Bristol Old Vic is taking free plays into classrooms as theatres face mounting financial pressure, while business leaders warn the city’s housing crisis is threatening its economy.

Upcoming events: On Thursday 22 October 2026, Chameleons play Prospect Bristol, and on Thursday 29 October, a new film on growing up Black in Bristol in the 1970s and 80s premieres at Watershed at 6pm.

Last updated 22 minutes ago · Generated from local source headlines
Events

What's on in Bristol

Eventsvia 365 Bristol

Chameleons live at Prospect Bristol on 22 October 2026

English post-punk band Chameleons have been about for 45 years and have included Bristol's Prospect Building on their upcoming tour. They'll be live on Thursday 22 October 2026. In October and December 2026, Chameleons will be heading back out on the

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Eventsvia Bristol Live – Events

Pumpkin patch near Bristol with pop-up funfair, shopping village and 'Witches Wood'

What more could you want?

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

Back to the Future The Musical at Bristol Hippodrome is true genius

It proves turning an 80s sci-fi film into a musical should always be done

2 days agoRead at Bristol Live – Events
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Guides

Bristol guides

Guidesvia This Bristol Brood

The Camp at The Wave Review: Glamping in Bristol with Kids 2026

My review of glamping at Camp at The Wave Bristol with kids. Read about safari tent facilities, surf lessons, Clubhouse dining & more

2 days agoRead at This Bristol Brood
Guidesvia Visit Bristol

Bristol for book lovers

Bristol has inspired the stories of some of literature’s most famous writers. Find out how you can explore Bristol’s literary legacies, from Robinson Crusoe to Thomas Chatterton…

3 days agoRead at Visit Bristol
Guidesvia This Bristol Brood

Halloween in Bristol with Kids 2026: Half Term Things to Do

The best Halloween & October half term things to do in Bristol with kids, from pumpkin patches and spooky trails to free days out.

4 days agoRead at This Bristol Brood
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Imported headlines

From around the city

Newsvia BBC News · 8 hours ago
Man, 89, dies after crash between two cars in the Cotswolds
Newsvia The Guardian · 9 hours ago
Bristol Old Vic tackles arts ‘emergency’ by bringing the theatre into classrooms
Newsvia Bristol Live – News · 11 hours ago
Beloved wife and dearly-loved mum among this week's Bristol funeral notices
Newsvia Bristol Live – News · 11 hours ago
Dad held at gunpoint hails 'life changing' medication in PTSD battle
Sportvia Bristol Live – Sport · 11 hours ago
Stormers weather red-card spell to beat inexperienced Bristol Bears side in Cape Town
Newsvia BBC News · 12 hours ago
Keynsham disabled swim club celebrates its golden anniversary
Sportvia Bristol Live – Sport · 12 hours ago
Bristol Rovers verdict: Away blues continue, with dubious penalty, and ball retention issues
Newsvia BBC News · 15 hours ago
Theatre closures in West highlight challenges facing industry
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