Bristol in Pictures: Bristol City flag day, sunsets and A-levels
Go West: Bristol City fans gathered in their hundreds to mark Flag Day, the annual show of support before the first home league game of the season.
Day's end: As unpleasant as the high temperatures have been for some, the hot days have finished with some spectacular sunsets, such as this one at Clevedon on Tuesday.
No drink needed: As some people steer clear of boozy nights out, sober raving is taking off in Bristol for those who want the dancing without the drink.
Take us back: It's only been a week since the last mass ascent at the 2025 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta and already thoughts are turning to next year and hoping these sights can be repeated.
Four in a row: Gloucestershire made it four wins out of four in the Men's Metro Bank One Day Cup under the lights in Bristol on Friday night, beating Glamorgan by five wickets.
Hear the people sing: Nearly 150 local people are getting to live their dream of being on the stage of the Bristol Hippodrome as part of a community production of Les Miserables, which is being staged to celebrate the musical's 40th anniversary.
Under the lights: Bristol Rovers took on Cambridge United at the Mem on Tuesday, losing the league cup contest 2-0.
Off the cuff: First Wednesdays of the month are improv night at the Hen and Chicken on North Street. This week it was the turn of the Beansville team, among others, to entertain the crowd.
Colourful creations: Weston-super-Mare has once again been brightened up by multiple murals created as part of the Weston Wallz festival.
To the trees: Ashton Court is the place to be for those who want to get active above ground with high ropes and more at the Adventure Bristol centre.
Meeting up: Bradley Stoke residents had a chance to meet with Claire Hazelgrove MP and local councillor Ian Bolton at a monthly coffee morning.
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