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Bristol in Pictures: Idles' spectacular homecoming

Steve MellenBBC News, Bristol
News imageJamie MacMillan A member of the band Idles is held aloft by the crowd as he plays his guitar during a concert in Queen Square in Bristol. Thousands of people along with food and drink stalls are visible in the backgroundJamie MacMillan
Idles played two sold-out concerts in Queen Square on Friday and Saturday

The city centre is often echoing to the sound of live music, but two nights of Idles playing massive homecoming gigs in Queen Square certainly shook any remaining dust off the buildings.

There's a new mural taking shape next to Ashton Gate, and, down at Wookey Hole, they have been winning awards for their caving experience.

There was a new arrival at Bristol Zoo Project, and the city was even represented in outer space.

All this and more is in our weekly picture round-up.

News imageJamie MacMillan A member of the band Idles plays an electric guitar with his teeth as he stands close to the front row of the audience during the band's Queen Square concert in BristolJamie MacMillan
News imageJamie MacMillan A member of the band Idles is held aloft by the crowd in Queen Square in Bristol as he plays a guitar. In the background the stage is visible, along with two large screens either side which are showing the crowdJamie MacMillan

Homecoming: All roads led to Queen Square on Friday and Saturday as Idles played to thousands of fans in their home city.

News imageA large mural is in the process of being painted on a wall close to Bristol City's Ashton Gate Stadium. At the top, in light blue with a white edge, are written the words "Pride of the West" and at the bottom, in the same lettering "City Til I Die". Between the two pieces of writing are images of former players

Taking shape: Bristol City fans will have a new mural to walk past on the way to home games this season, thanks to this in process effort from Art4Fans.

News imageJoe Jancer A Spanish galleon ship is pictured from above as it sails under the Clifton Suspension Bridge down the River Avon heading for the Severn Estuary. The river is at high tide and the water is a grey/brown colourJoe Jancer

Adios: When the tide was high earlier this week, the Spanish ship Galeón Andalucía said her goodbyes to Bristol after visiting for the Harbour Festival.

News imageMark Burkey A young woman wearing a white safety helmet, red overalls and black gloves smiles at the camera as she climbs through a narrow passage in the caves at Wookey Hole in SomersetMark Burkey

Going underground: Wild Wookey, the caving experience at Wookey Hole, has been named as one of the best attractions in the entire world in the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards.

News imageBristol Rovers FC A player from Bristol Rovers, in the club's traditional blue and white quarters kit, shoots during the match with Harrogate Town at the Memorial Stadium. A Harrogate player in a yellow top and dark shorts is trying to block the shotBristol Rovers FC

Curtain raiser: We may only be a couple of days into August but football is back, with Rovers opening their League Two campaign against Harrogate Town at the Mem on Saturday. Sadly the visitors took the spoils with a 1-0 win.

News imageUniversity of Bristol A woman hovers in part of the International Space Station, with part of the earth visible behind her. She is wearing a black T-shirt with "University of Bristol" in white letters on it, below a red and white version of the university's crestUniversity of Bristol

High flier: Colonel Anne McClain represented the city while on board the International Space Station. She graduated from the University of Bristol in 2005 and was awarded an honorary degree there in 2023. "I was proud to bring a piece of Bristol to space with me on this trip," she said.

News imageColin Moody A woman in a black T-shirt holds her hands aloft as she leads a group of drummers at the Lake Paradiso event near Chew Valley Lake. She is facing away from the camera and the drummers, who are all in black and red outfits, are facing towards itColin Moody

Party time: They've been dancing, drumming and singing along to the bands at the Lake Paradiso festival on the shores of Chew Valley Lake. The festival continues into Sunday.

News imageLiam McGuinn A Red Panda walks along a tree branch at Bristol Zoo Project. It is a grey day but the leaves in the background are bright greenLiam McGuinn

New arrival: There has been good news at Bristol Zoo Project this week as a new red panda kit was born to first-time parents Neora and Laya. The species is endangered, with about 2,500 pandas left in the wild.

News imageUHBW City Hall on College Green in Bristol is seen illuminated by purple lights along its top floor. The picture is taken after darkUHBW

Light it up: Landmarks across the West, including City Hall in Bristol, were lit up in purple on Monday to raise awareness of World Hepatitis Day.

News imagePA Media Four women stand with their arms in the air and smiling by a dark green Great Western Railway train which is stopped at a platform at Bristol Temple Meads. Painted on the side of the train is a mural saying "It's coming home" above the England three lions crestPA Media

First Class: After England's women won the European Championship final, GWR decorated a train to honour the occasion, with the celebratory service leaving Bristol heading to Paddington at 07:30 BST on Monday.

News imageAshton Gate Stadium A group of football fans, mostly young women, cheer with their arms aloft as they watch England play Spain in the final of the European Championships in the sports bar at Ashton Gate Stadium in BristolAshton Gate Stadium

Super Sunday: Was it really a week ago that scenes like this were repeated across the city as England's Women won the European Championships?

News imageRBL A group of five men, one of them in a military uniform with medals on it, stand beside a table with Royal British legion branding on it. On the table are poppies for sale along with collection boxes and other merchandiseRBL

Get involved: The Royal British Legion is appealing for volunteers to help with its annual Poppy Appeal in Bristol and South Gloucestershire this October and November.

News imageBristol Aerospace Two men walk alongside large aircraft engines which are on display at the Bristol Aerospace Collection.Bristol Aerospace

Air power: A new exhibition showcasing aircraft engines from the middle of the last century up to the present day has begun at Aerospace Bristol. The display of the 70 Rolls Royce engines was made possible by a £180,000 donation from Rolls Royce PLC.

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