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Today in Bristol, summarised.

Weather: Light drizzle across Bristol overnight (100% chance of precipitation). Expect lows around 10°C and a brisk wind. A wet start expected tomorrow morning.

Top stories: A Keynsham man has been jailed for 15 years over the death of a vulnerable pensioner, while a Bristol UWE student has been jailed for life for murdering his housemate and Ashton Court Mansion may move towards community ownership.

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

Last updated 53 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

4 days agoRead at 365 Bristol
Eventsvia Bristol Live – Events

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

What more could you want?

5 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

6 days agoRead at Bristol Live – Events
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Guides

Bristol guides

Guidesvia Visit Bristol

Swap London for Bristol: our top travel dupes

If you find the capital city a bit too stressful or overcrowded, come to Bristol instead! We've listed some destination dupes where you can swap some of London's best-known attractions for a quieter version in our beautiful city.

2 days agoRead at Visit Bristol
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

6 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…

6 days agoRead at Visit Bristol
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Imported headlines

From around the city

Newsvia Bristol Live – News · 11 hours ago
Keynsham man killed pensioner in ‘cruel, callous and calculated attack'
Newsvia Bristol24/7 · 11 hours ago
Supporting girls through mentoring, social action and career development
Newsvia Bristol24/7 · 11 hours ago
Council-owned waste operator urges public to ‘fight flytipping’
Newsvia Bristol Live – News · 11 hours ago
'Insecure' murderer 'felt threatened by popularity' of Bristol UWE student before stabbing him 30 times
Newsvia BBC News · 12 hours ago
'Admin error' as Glastonbury 2027 Festival coach tickets oversold
Sportvia Bristol Live – Sport · 12 hours ago
Limited minutes, pair of assists and Arsenal cup tie round corner - Bristol City loanee round-up
Newsvia BBC News · 12 hours ago
Keynsham man jailed for 'cruel' attack that killed pensioner
Newsvia Bristol Live – News · 12 hours ago
Sentencing remarks in full as UWE student murderer jailed for life
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