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Bristol in pictures: Images from across the city this weekend

Marc Atkins/Getty Images The exterior of Ashton Gate Stadium illuminated before a Bristol Bears gameMarc Atkins/Getty Images
Ashton Gate Stadium lit up ahead of Bristol Bears Women's match on Friday night

At any point over a weekend there are dozens of photographers out and about in Bristol capturing snapshots of city life, from news to sport and live entertainment.

Here are some of the best images taken in the city this weekend.

University of Bristol University of Bristol student Mollie Chapman in her graduation cap and gownUniversity of Bristol

Mollie Chapman, 24, smiles after her graduation ceremony at the University of Bristol on Friday. Her parents Pete and Jane died before they got to see her finish her degree - she described them as her "angels". "Mum knew I wanted to be a teacher and I know she'd be proud of me," said Mollie.

Dickon Hooper/BBC People gather around flowers left in tribute to three children who died in Sea Mills, BristolDickon Hooper/BBC

Standing in solidarity: Hundreds of people gathered on Friday night in Sea Mills Square for a vigil in memory of three children who were killed in their home nearby. "As a community, we all stand together to support one another," said resident Ahmed Abdelaal.

Mark Leach/BBC Rugby players from Old Redcliffians huddle together at the swabbing day for Ellis JosephMark Leach/BBC

Altogether now: Old Redcliffians rugby club held a swabbing session on Saturday to try and find a bone marrow match for player Ellis Joseph, who was diagnosed with leukaemia last month. Head coach Dan Cox said the club were fully behind Ellis on his "tough journey" ahead.

Here & Now Creative Musicians from Fat Dog play in the foyer of the Bristol Beacon as part of the Simple Things FestivalHere & Now Creative

Foyer fun: Fat Dog get to see the audience up close as they play in the foyer area of the Bristol Beacon as part of the Simple Things Festival on Saturday. The festival used all the spaces in the recently-reopened venue, including the main hall (below).

Here & Now Creative Simple Things Festival showing a packed main hall at the Bristol Beacon with the stage illuminatedHere & Now Creative
Mark Morreau A woman upside down holding herself on metal bars as she rehearses for a Circomedia show in BristolMark Morreau

Limbering up: A Circomedia performer goes through their routine ahead of their show Handful of Nothing. The St Pauls-based theatre and contemporary circus group celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.

Bob Bradford/Getty Images Lana Skeldon and fellow Bristol Bears players celebrate a try against Loughborough Lightning at Ashton GateBob Bradford/Getty Images

That winning feeling: Bristol Bears player Lana Skeldon celebrates scoring a try in the victory against Loughborough Lightning under the lights at Ashton Gate on Friday night.

Keith Brookman Bristol Rovers striker Chris Martin signs and autograph for a fan outside the Memorial StadiumKeith Brookman

A knowing grin? Bristol Rovers striker Chris Martin signs an autograph for a supporter outside the Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Martin went on to score for the Gas on the way to a 2-1 win against Carlisle United.

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