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Bristol in pictures: Scenes from across the city

PA Media Bristol Bears' Ilona Maher takes a selfie with fans after the match with Gloucester/Hartbury at Ashton Gate. She is smiling as she holds the phone out to take the picture, as are the female fans in the backgroundPA Media
Global rugby star Ilona Maher made her Bristol debut on Sunday, and delighted fans by taking time to sign autographs and take selfies afterwards

Flights diverted, yellow and amber warnings, the sound of car windscreens being scraped at dawn - winter has definitely had its grip on Bristol this week.

But away from the chilly weather the show must go on, including rugby, football and live shows.

There is also a new Luke Jerram artwork on the way, and a veteran athlete from Bristol celebrating a double sporting success.

The Wave A surfer rides a wave in the distance at the man made surfing lake The Wave on the outskirts of Bristol. In the foreground heavily-frosted grass is visible, while between the surfer and the camera are several waves travelling across the surface of the waterThe Wave

Wetsuit needed: Despite often sub-zero temperatures, the hardiest folk have still been cold water swimming and, as this picture shows, surfing at The Wave on the outskirts of the city.

PA Media Bristol City fans, some of them wearing red and white scarves, walk towards Ashton Gate for the FA Cup tie against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Above them is a street art mural of former City player Geoff MerrickPA Media

Heading to the game: Bristol City fans walk the familiar route along Ashton Road as they prepare to cheer their team on in the FA Cup tie against Wolves. Scott Twine scored a stunner but the Premier League visitors went home with a 2-1 win.

James Woodey A man sits in a small seat underneath a medium-sized hot air balloon close to the ground in the parkland of Ashton Court near Bristol. It is a sunny day, with the picture taken not long after dawn. The balloon is called a Cameron Superlight O-26 G-CKSWJames Woodey

Time to fly: People may have been surprised to see hot air balloons over the city this week despite the cold. Some pilots have been taking to the skies, while this Cameron Superlight smaller balloon also got its moment in the sun at Ashton Court.

PA Media The artist Luke Jerram sits in a deckchair with his feet on another deckchair underneath a large glowing replica of the sun. The photograph is taken inside the Assembly Rooms in Bath. The artwork is called HeliosPA Media

Bring me sunshine: A new artwork by Bristol creative Luke Jerram was revealed on Friday. Named Helios after the Greek god who personified the sun, it is his latest astronomical work and will go on tour to National Trust properties in 2025.

Charlie Haskayne A runway area covered in snow is shown at Bristol Airport, with four passenger planes visible in the background, two of them with Easyjet livery. There is a pair of tyre tracks made by a vehicle in the foregroundCharlie Haskayne

The white stuff: While the city itself largely escaped the snow this week, Bristol Airport's position high on a plateau meant there was a covering more than once, with flights disrupted and some diverted.

Queen of the Night A woman playing Whitney Houston in a show called Queen of the Night at the Bristol Hippodrome. She is wearing a sparkling dress and is holding a microphone above her head as she singsQueen of the Night

One moment in time: Queen of the Night, a tribute to Whitney Houston, was at the Hippodrome for one night only on Friday, treating the audience to some of her biggest hits. The show sold 100,00 tickets at venues like the Royal Albert Hall in 2024.

Bristol City Robins Foundation A group of school pupils from Ashton Vale Primary School stand on stage with their arms raised and smiling along with staff from Bristol City during a presentation about preserving wildlifeBristol City Robins Foundation

Preservation: Staff from Bristol City Women, Bristol City Robins Foundation and Nature Positive went to Ashton Vale Primary School this week to give pupils hands-on tips on how to enhance the natural environment around them.

Ottomata A person places their arm into interactive light display called Tetra. It is a large screen which is flexible and is covered with points of light which react to touch. The picture is taken after dark and from a side angle and the person touching the screen is a man with a beardOttomata

Let there be light: We've been given a sneak preview of some of the attractions coming to the city as part of the Bristol Light Festival later this month, including a look at the interactive display called Tetra, designed in Canada. The event begins on 31 January.

St Monica Trust A man called Jules Taylor stands inside a shed lined with canoes and kayaks, holding various medals he won for becoming Quadrathlon World Champion for his age group. He is smiling and is wearing a dark blue T-shirt and has a pair of sunglasses perched on his headSt Monica Trust

Winner: Jules Taylor, a porter at the St Monica Trust retirement village at Westbury Fields, has been celebrating a double victory. He took both the 2024 Middle Distance and Long Course titles for the over-60s at the Quadrathlon World Championships.

A wide shot of Ashton Court Mansion taken from just below the building. In the foreground several different shrubs are visible. The exterior of the building is a faded yellow and there is a section of green lawn visible in front of it. At the side a set of steps lead up to a courtyard

It was all yellow: Locals have launched a campaign to raise enough money to complete much-needed repairs at Ashton Court Mansion. The Grade II-listed building needs an estimated £20m spent on it.

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