Bristol citizens who have been complaining about the sweltering temperatures of the last few weeks have been given some respite from the scorching rays from above.

But rather than a few clouds to lessen the exposure, or a nice breeze to take the edge off the intensity, the sun simply didn't rise at all - at least according to this BBC forecast:

Nice one. Bristol readers who are worried the sun may never creep over Brandon Hill again, needn't fear. BBC forecasters have it due up at the normal time tomorrow. ®

Bootnote

Thanks to reader Toby Murcott for shedding light on this piece of silliness.

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