Bristol: Behind The Headlines Thu, 14 May 2026 16:16:03 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1802563 en-gb © 2026 Bristol: Behind The Headlines yes 8f902e28-00f2-57fb-8d03-bcec4ba19b2b Bristol24/7 episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Bristol24/7 https://storage.buzzsprout.com/jo3tu9baxg7m5v2y2kebkre943ja?.jpg Bristol: Behind The Headlines Episode 96: Is the word ‘Brizzle’ becoming more acceptable to use? Episode 96: Is the word ‘Brizzle’ becoming more acceptable to use? Is the word ‘Brizzle’ becoming more acceptable to use? Or is it still a heinous crime against all true Bristolians? Lucy Wheeler of Beast in St Nick’s Market speaks to Martin Booth about the controversial topic in this week's podcast.

We also sit down with Carla Diogo, a sustainable designer and maker, as well as the co-owner of Two Six Four on Church Road. She talks to Ellie Pipe about sustainability, repair and mend and inspiration and Reporter Betty Woolerton learns about forest schools.

]]> Is the word ‘Brizzle’ becoming more acceptable to use? Or is it still a heinous crime against all true Bristolians? Lucy Wheeler of Beast in St Nick’s Market speaks to Martin Booth about the controversial topic in this week's podcast.

We also sit down with Carla Diogo, a sustainable designer and maker, as well as the co-owner of Two Six Four on Church Road. She talks to Ellie Pipe about sustainability, repair and mend and inspiration and Reporter Betty Woolerton learns about forest schools.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-13902142 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000 1387 full false Episode 95: What Does Normal Look Like? With Colin Moody and Tom Whitson Episode 95: What Does Normal Look Like? With Colin Moody and Tom Whitson In March 2020, the UK went into its first lockdown. 

In this episode of Behind the Headlines, Reporter Mia Vines Booth speaks to Bristol filmmakers and photographers Colin Moody and Tom Whitson about their new film, What Does Normal Look Like? exploring what happened to Bristol's creative sector in the months following.

Listen along as Colin and Tom discuss the importance of the film for collective healing, following the difficulties creatives faced and the uniqueness of our city's cultural sector in adapting to the pandemic.

]]> In March 2020, the UK went into its first lockdown. 

In this episode of Behind the Headlines, Reporter Mia Vines Booth speaks to Bristol filmmakers and photographers Colin Moody and Tom Whitson about their new film, What Does Normal Look Like? exploring what happened to Bristol's creative sector in the months following.

Listen along as Colin and Tom discuss the importance of the film for collective healing, following the difficulties creatives faced and the uniqueness of our city's cultural sector in adapting to the pandemic.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-13856998 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1500 full false Episode 94: Jenny Urquhart, 'Normal for Hartcliffe' and Palestine solidarity rally Episode 94: Jenny Urquhart, 'Normal for Hartcliffe' and Palestine solidarity rally In this week's episode, we go behind the scenes of a new documentary film set in a south Bristol estate that is grappling with stereotypes and lack of opportunity. We also meet up with an artist who has a created a set of Bristol-themed playing cars, as well as get the reaction to the latest strike in the ongoing conflict in Israel from a Palestinian Bristol University student.

]]> In this week's episode, we go behind the scenes of a new documentary film set in a south Bristol estate that is grappling with stereotypes and lack of opportunity. We also meet up with an artist who has a created a set of Bristol-themed playing cars, as well as get the reaction to the latest strike in the ongoing conflict in Israel from a Palestinian Bristol University student.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-13815311 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0100 1471 full false Episode 93: Why should you become a member of Bristol24/7? Episode 93: Why should you become a member of Bristol24/7? In this week’s podcast, we are hotfooting it from a radiographers’ strike outside a hospital to the unveiling of a colourful new mural in Broadmead featuring some much-loved familiar faces.

We also chat to Head of Bristol24/7’s Head of Audience Meg Houghton Gilmour about our perks campaign, where members can get access to a host of discounts, competitions and freebies, and why you should support local independent journalism.

]]> In this week’s podcast, we are hotfooting it from a radiographers’ strike outside a hospital to the unveiling of a colourful new mural in Broadmead featuring some much-loved familiar faces.

We also chat to Head of Bristol24/7’s Head of Audience Meg Houghton Gilmour about our perks campaign, where members can get access to a host of discounts, competitions and freebies, and why you should support local independent journalism.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-13772135 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0100 1369 full false Episode 92: What are the best things about being a student in Bristol? Episode 92: What are the best things about being a student in Bristol? To celebrate the start of another academic year, Bristol24/7’s Student Guide is back and better than ever. From local indie businesses, alphabetical pub crawls to unmissable events, alternative study spaces, our favourite cheap eats and top societies, the magazine is brimming with content to get students pumped about the next chapter of their life. In this episode, Co-Editor Edie Attridge chats to two UWE Bristol graduates looking back on their three years as students in our wonderful and wacky city.

]]> To celebrate the start of another academic year, Bristol24/7’s Student Guide is back and better than ever. From local indie businesses, alphabetical pub crawls to unmissable events, alternative study spaces, our favourite cheap eats and top societies, the magazine is brimming with content to get students pumped about the next chapter of their life. In this episode, Co-Editor Edie Attridge chats to two UWE Bristol graduates looking back on their three years as students in our wonderful and wacky city.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-13632738 Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0100 2692 full false Inside Bristol’s first carbon neutral podcast studio Inside Bristol’s first carbon neutral podcast studio This episode is sponsored by Future Leap

Sustainable business network Future Leap has opened the city’s first carbon neutral media studio. Future Leap Media Studios are located on Oakfield Road in Clifton, inside the Old Chapel, and are available for anyone to use - from budding podcasters to accomplished filmmakers. Beneath a co-working and event space, the brand new media studio in the basement houses a film studio, podcast recording rooms and a photography studio that can also be used for meeting or green room hire. In this episode,  Bristol spaces manager Deepika Kesar and marketing and communications manager Iris Hable tell Bristol24/7 about what the facilities offer Bristol.

]]> This episode is sponsored by Future Leap

Sustainable business network Future Leap has opened the city’s first carbon neutral media studio. Future Leap Media Studios are located on Oakfield Road in Clifton, inside the Old Chapel, and are available for anyone to use - from budding podcasters to accomplished filmmakers. Beneath a co-working and event space, the brand new media studio in the basement houses a film studio, podcast recording rooms and a photography studio that can also be used for meeting or green room hire. In this episode,  Bristol spaces manager Deepika Kesar and marketing and communications manager Iris Hable tell Bristol24/7 about what the facilities offer Bristol.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-13617443 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0100 442 full false Episode 91: How should we remember the Bristol Bus Boycott? Episode 91: How should we remember the Bristol Bus Boycott? 2023 marks  the 60th anniversary of the Bristol Bus Boycott which saw the “colour bar” lifted from public transport after  months of peaceful action and paved the way to the Race Relations Act of 1965 and 1968.

In this episode, Reporter Mia Vines Booth speaks to Julz Davis, founder of Curiosity  UnLtd, about his season of events which will commemorate the boycott.

We ask: How should we remember the boycott, how should we honour the legacy of those that took part and what work still needs to be done to make Bristol a city of racial equality? 

]]> 2023 marks  the 60th anniversary of the Bristol Bus Boycott which saw the “colour bar” lifted from public transport after  months of peaceful action and paved the way to the Race Relations Act of 1965 and 1968.

In this episode, Reporter Mia Vines Booth speaks to Julz Davis, founder of Curiosity  UnLtd, about his season of events which will commemorate the boycott.

We ask: How should we remember the boycott, how should we honour the legacy of those that took part and what work still needs to be done to make Bristol a city of racial equality? 

]]> Buzzsprout-13414930 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0100 2286 full false Episode 90: Are restaurants in Bristol too expensive? Episode 90: Are restaurants in Bristol too expensive? With rising costs at all stages of the supply chain, restaurants have recently been forced to increase prices at an unprecedented rate - but are they now at risk of alienating diners?

In this week's podcast, we explore this question and hear from chef, restaurateur and owner of the Pony Chew Valley Josh Eggleton, Telegraph food columnist Xanthe Clay, co-owner of Bianchis Group Dominic Borel and Bristol24/7 Deputy Editor Ellie Pipe in a panel discussion that took place at the launch party of EatDrink24/7 - your independent guide to the city's food and drink scene.

]]> With rising costs at all stages of the supply chain, restaurants have recently been forced to increase prices at an unprecedented rate - but are they now at risk of alienating diners?

In this week's podcast, we explore this question and hear from chef, restaurateur and owner of the Pony Chew Valley Josh Eggleton, Telegraph food columnist Xanthe Clay, co-owner of Bianchis Group Dominic Borel and Bristol24/7 Deputy Editor Ellie Pipe in a panel discussion that took place at the launch party of EatDrink24/7 - your independent guide to the city's food and drink scene.

]]> Buzzsprout-13270878 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0100 3320 full false Episode 89: The programme helping Bristol's young people achieve their dreams Episode 89: The programme helping Bristol's young people achieve their dreams The Grassroot Activators Programme (GAP) is youth and community worker Ben Carpenter's answer to the issues young people in Bristol face. 

With the first year of the "transformational" programme coming to a close, reporter Charlie Watts speaks to Grassroot Communities' CEO & founder Ben and GAP participants Catherine, Brandon & Theo to find out what impact it has had.   

The programme is also starting up again in September, with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds urged to take part to reach their full potential.


]]> The Grassroot Activators Programme (GAP) is youth and community worker Ben Carpenter's answer to the issues young people in Bristol face. 

With the first year of the "transformational" programme coming to a close, reporter Charlie Watts speaks to Grassroot Communities' CEO & founder Ben and GAP participants Catherine, Brandon & Theo to find out what impact it has had.   

The programme is also starting up again in September, with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds urged to take part to reach their full potential.


]]> Buzzsprout-13222067 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0100 1452 full false Episode 88: Eastville Park Lido: ‘Catastrophic eyesore’ or much-needed community facility? Episode 88: Eastville Park Lido: ‘Catastrophic eyesore’ or much-needed community facility? Fresh plans have been submitted for an open air swimming pool and cafe in Eastville Park.

Campaigners say more swimming facilities are needed in Bristol and the pool would offer an inclusive space for the local community to enjoy.

However, some have raised concerns over potential extra traffic, parking, and environmental impact. 

In this week’s podcast, reporter Betty Woolerton heard from two passionate groups campaigning both for and against the lido proposals.

]]> Fresh plans have been submitted for an open air swimming pool and cafe in Eastville Park.

Campaigners say more swimming facilities are needed in Bristol and the pool would offer an inclusive space for the local community to enjoy.

However, some have raised concerns over potential extra traffic, parking, and environmental impact. 

In this week’s podcast, reporter Betty Woolerton heard from two passionate groups campaigning both for and against the lido proposals.

]]> Buzzsprout-13171788 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0100 3426 full false Episode 87: Where should Bristol build homes in the midst of a housing crisis? Episode 87: Where should Bristol build homes in the midst of a housing crisis? Danica Priest is one of Bristol's most vocal, ardent and committed environmental campaigners.

Originally from the USA but now with British citizenship, she lives in Headley Park. When not doing her day job as a web developer, she enjoys running marathons and ultra-marathons.

It was while running around her adopted city during lockdown that Danica first became aware of how many green spaces across south Bristol in particular were under threat of development.

Here, Danica speaks with Bristol24/7 Editor Martin Booth on how to be an effective campaigner, accusations of being a NIMBY and where Bristol should build much-needed homes in the midst of a housing crisis.

]]> Danica Priest is one of Bristol's most vocal, ardent and committed environmental campaigners.

Originally from the USA but now with British citizenship, she lives in Headley Park. When not doing her day job as a web developer, she enjoys running marathons and ultra-marathons.

It was while running around her adopted city during lockdown that Danica first became aware of how many green spaces across south Bristol in particular were under threat of development.

Here, Danica speaks with Bristol24/7 Editor Martin Booth on how to be an effective campaigner, accusations of being a NIMBY and where Bristol should build much-needed homes in the midst of a housing crisis.

]]> Buzzsprout-13023671 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0100 1729 full false Episode 86: What next for 'failing' shopping centre after redevelopment plans rejected? Episode 86: What next for 'failing' shopping centre after redevelopment plans rejected? Campaigners in Knowle have been celebrating after plans to redevelop Broadwalk Shopping Centre were rejected.

The Redcatch Development Partnership, which wanted to knock down the ‘failing’ facility and build up to 850 flats in blocks as high as 12- storeys, says it is now reviewing its next steps.

In episode 86, Community Reporters Editor Charlie Watts speaks to Knowle resident Laura Chapman, of the Broadwalk Redevelopment Community Group, who is calling for the developers to work with the community on a scheme which is up to six-storeys and preserves community and retail space.

 

]]> Campaigners in Knowle have been celebrating after plans to redevelop Broadwalk Shopping Centre were rejected.

The Redcatch Development Partnership, which wanted to knock down the ‘failing’ facility and build up to 850 flats in blocks as high as 12- storeys, says it is now reviewing its next steps.

In episode 86, Community Reporters Editor Charlie Watts speaks to Knowle resident Laura Chapman, of the Broadwalk Redevelopment Community Group, who is calling for the developers to work with the community on a scheme which is up to six-storeys and preserves community and retail space.

 

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-13023596 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0100 1268 full false Episode 85: Bristol's first and only queer security firm Episode 85: Bristol's first and only queer security firm PHAT is a queer-owned security firm set up to make people feel comfortable and safe when they are on a night out.  Founder Ola Poroslo spoke to Betty Woolerton about their club night Crotch, the need for positive reform in the industry and how PHAT provides a new model for event security. 



]]> PHAT is a queer-owned security firm set up to make people feel comfortable and safe when they are on a night out.  Founder Ola Poroslo spoke to Betty Woolerton about their club night Crotch, the need for positive reform in the industry and how PHAT provides a new model for event security. 



]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-12943571 Tue, 30 May 2023 10:00:00 +0100 1440 full false Episode 84: A harbour swimming special Episode 84: A harbour swimming special The council is set to lift a ban on swimming in Bristol harbour for a five week trial starting on Saturday.

Ahead of the pilot, Reporter Betty Woolerton spoke to Johnny Palmer, founder of Swim Bristol Harbour, Labour councillor Ellie King and Green councillor Patrick McAllister, on accessible blue spaces in the city, the physical and mental benefits of wild swimming and how the pilot in Hotwells will be made safe.

]]> The council is set to lift a ban on swimming in Bristol harbour for a five week trial starting on Saturday.

Ahead of the pilot, Reporter Betty Woolerton spoke to Johnny Palmer, founder of Swim Bristol Harbour, Labour councillor Ellie King and Green councillor Patrick McAllister, on accessible blue spaces in the city, the physical and mental benefits of wild swimming and how the pilot in Hotwells will be made safe.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-12735547 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0100 1875 full false Episode 83: LaToyah McAllister-Jones on the return of St Paul's Carnival Episode 83: LaToyah McAllister-Jones on the return of St Paul's Carnival St Paul's Carnival is returning to the city in July for the first time in three years.

The Covid-19 pandemic temporarily put the colourful celebrations on hold, but now the carnival is back and is expected to attract more than 100,000 people to the streets of St Paul's for a day of connection, community and culture.

LaToyah McAllister-Jones,  executive director of St Paul's Carnival, speaks to Rachel Sutherland about the wider meaning of the celebrations, how communities can get involved and what to expect from this year's historic event.

]]> St Paul's Carnival is returning to the city in July for the first time in three years.

The Covid-19 pandemic temporarily put the colourful celebrations on hold, but now the carnival is back and is expected to attract more than 100,000 people to the streets of St Paul's for a day of connection, community and culture.

LaToyah McAllister-Jones,  executive director of St Paul's Carnival, speaks to Rachel Sutherland about the wider meaning of the celebrations, how communities can get involved and what to expect from this year's historic event.

]]> Buzzsprout-12556273 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0100 1641 full false Episode 82: The team behind Rain Dogs on filming in Bristol Episode 82: The team behind Rain Dogs on filming in Bristol Rain Dogs, a new comedy drama  starring Daisy May Cooper, airs on BBC One on Tuesday, after filming almost entirely in Bristol.

The eight-part series follows the life of Costello Jones, a single mum who’s struggling to become a writer while living in poverty, trying to stay sober and being a good parent.

Editor Martin Booth speaks to actors Ronke Adekoluejo and Jack Farthing and producer Ciara McIlvenny on filming in our city, working with Daisy and more.

]]> Rain Dogs, a new comedy drama  starring Daisy May Cooper, airs on BBC One on Tuesday, after filming almost entirely in Bristol.

The eight-part series follows the life of Costello Jones, a single mum who’s struggling to become a writer while living in poverty, trying to stay sober and being a good parent.

Editor Martin Booth speaks to actors Ronke Adekoluejo and Jack Farthing and producer Ciara McIlvenny on filming in our city, working with Daisy and more.

]]> Buzzsprout-12554660 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0100 806 full false Episode 81: Is Bristol taking the lead on the future of wind energy? Episode 81: Is Bristol taking the lead on the future of wind energy? As the work or the tallest wind turbine in Bristol begins and the regulations covering onshore wind energy are being debated nationally, alternative energies are more crucial than ever.

In episode 81, we speak to Dr Hannah Bloomfield, a research scientist at the University of Bristol, who has spent the last eight years studying the impacts of climate variability and climate change on national power systems.

We explore fascinating concepts such as wind droughts, how those affect energy production and how our city is making the most of its energy production capabilities.

]]> As the work or the tallest wind turbine in Bristol begins and the regulations covering onshore wind energy are being debated nationally, alternative energies are more crucial than ever.

In episode 81, we speak to Dr Hannah Bloomfield, a research scientist at the University of Bristol, who has spent the last eight years studying the impacts of climate variability and climate change on national power systems.

We explore fascinating concepts such as wind droughts, how those affect energy production and how our city is making the most of its energy production capabilities.

]]> Buzzsprout-12507011 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1102 full false Episode 80: Deconstructing Bristol's colonial history Episode 80: Deconstructing Bristol's colonial history A new app hopes to explore sites and landmarks in the city which have connections to the histories and legacies of transatlantic enslavement.

Decolonising Memory is a new augmented reality app designed to take users on an alternative tour of Bristol, using narration, art, dance, music, spoken word and interactive elements.

Trainee Reporter Mia talks to the app's creators, Dr Jessica Moody from the University of Bristol, Kwesi Johnson and activist Cleo Lake about how it can make Bristol's history engaging and accessible for everyone.

]]> A new app hopes to explore sites and landmarks in the city which have connections to the histories and legacies of transatlantic enslavement.

Decolonising Memory is a new augmented reality app designed to take users on an alternative tour of Bristol, using narration, art, dance, music, spoken word and interactive elements.

Trainee Reporter Mia talks to the app's creators, Dr Jessica Moody from the University of Bristol, Kwesi Johnson and activist Cleo Lake about how it can make Bristol's history engaging and accessible for everyone.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-12368479 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000 2108 full false Episode 79: Author Emily Koch on Bristol's burgeoning literary scene Episode 79: Author Emily Koch on Bristol's burgeoning literary scene Emily Koch is an author and writer whose third novel, What July Knew, was published earlier this month by Harvill Secker.

In this episode of the Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast, Emily talks to Martin Booth about her new book, the inspiration behind it and our city's flourishing literary scene.

]]> Emily Koch is an author and writer whose third novel, What July Knew, was published earlier this month by Harvill Secker.

In this episode of the Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast, Emily talks to Martin Booth about her new book, the inspiration behind it and our city's flourishing literary scene.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-12312219 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000 2549 full false Episode 78: Practicing yoga with puppies in Bristol Episode 78: Practicing yoga with puppies in Bristol Yoga is known to have great benefits for our physical and mental health, but what if puppies are also thrown into the mix? 

In this episode of Behind the Headlines, we spoke to Lucy Coxon, the woman who has brought the joys of practicing yoga with puppies to the people of Bristol. 

The 24-year-old talked about how she launched her business six days after coming up with the idea to bring it to our city and how she ethically sources her puppies.

Lucy also spoke about her dream of incorporating an adoption system  into her classes by using rescue puppies and helping them find forever homes.  

]]> Yoga is known to have great benefits for our physical and mental health, but what if puppies are also thrown into the mix? 

In this episode of Behind the Headlines, we spoke to Lucy Coxon, the woman who has brought the joys of practicing yoga with puppies to the people of Bristol. 

The 24-year-old talked about how she launched her business six days after coming up with the idea to bring it to our city and how she ethically sources her puppies.

Lucy also spoke about her dream of incorporating an adoption system  into her classes by using rescue puppies and helping them find forever homes.  

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-11976828 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2485 full false Episode 77: The truth behind Bristol's infamous urban legends Episode 77: The truth behind Bristol's infamous urban legends Did Sarah Ann Henley’s billowing skirts save her life when she fell from the Suspension Bridge in 1885? Is there any truth in the infamous tale of the Bristol Zoo car park attendant who scammed his way to happy retirement? And was a lost child really found in the Mall Cribbs Causeway with a bottle of hair dye and a new change of clothes?

These are questions explored in episode 77 of the Behind the Headlines podcast, where we hear from author and journalist Eugene Byrne on the gruesome, miraculous and ridiculous Bristol urban legends heard in the pub, at bedtime story time and Mumsnet.

]]> Did Sarah Ann Henley’s billowing skirts save her life when she fell from the Suspension Bridge in 1885? Is there any truth in the infamous tale of the Bristol Zoo car park attendant who scammed his way to happy retirement? And was a lost child really found in the Mall Cribbs Causeway with a bottle of hair dye and a new change of clothes?

These are questions explored in episode 77 of the Behind the Headlines podcast, where we hear from author and journalist Eugene Byrne on the gruesome, miraculous and ridiculous Bristol urban legends heard in the pub, at bedtime story time and Mumsnet.

]]> Buzzsprout-11917688 Thu, 22 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000 2438 full false Episode 76: The role of climate anxiety in Bristol Episode 76: The role of climate anxiety in Bristol Climate anxiety, defined as a chronic fear of environmental doom, can take different shapes and can comprise a wide range of feelings.

In episode 76 of Behind the Headlines, we spoke to Dr Dan O’Hare, an educational psychologist and senior lecturer at the University of Bristol who recently published a paper on the climate crisis and its impact on young people, on the role of climate anxiety in our city and beyond.

]]> Climate anxiety, defined as a chronic fear of environmental doom, can take different shapes and can comprise a wide range of feelings.

In episode 76 of Behind the Headlines, we spoke to Dr Dan O’Hare, an educational psychologist and senior lecturer at the University of Bristol who recently published a paper on the climate crisis and its impact on young people, on the role of climate anxiety in our city and beyond.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-11896241 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000 1610 full false Episode 75: From Timbuktu to the O2 - A for Alpha is taking the DJ scene by storm Episode 75: From Timbuktu to the O2 - A for Alpha is taking the DJ scene by storm A for Alpha is taking the DJ scene by storm, one gig at a time.

Abby has played in venues around Bristol, launched her own record label, and teaches DJ lessons from her studio in Stokes Croft.

Rachel Sutherland spoke to Abby in the latest episode of Bristol247’s Behind the Headlines podcast about how she's grown as a DJ, record label owner and producer, her favourite venues in Bristol and how her passion for music from a young age has driven her success in the music industry in Bristol and beyond.

]]> A for Alpha is taking the DJ scene by storm, one gig at a time.

Abby has played in venues around Bristol, launched her own record label, and teaches DJ lessons from her studio in Stokes Croft.

Rachel Sutherland spoke to Abby in the latest episode of Bristol247’s Behind the Headlines podcast about how she's grown as a DJ, record label owner and producer, her favourite venues in Bristol and how her passion for music from a young age has driven her success in the music industry in Bristol and beyond.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-11843324 Sat, 10 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 2407 full false Episode 74: Hart's Bakery celebrates 10 years at Temple Meads Episode 74: Hart's Bakery celebrates 10 years at Temple Meads Hart's Bakery has been here for ten years, with some of the most popular bakes from that time making one-off reappearances on the menu from Tuesday to Saturday.

Ahead of the bakery celebrating a decade at Temple Meads, Laura Hart spoke to Bristol24/7 Editor Martin Booth where she was joined by her husband and business partner Pete Young, and head baker George Roberts.

]]> Hart's Bakery has been here for ten years, with some of the most popular bakes from that time making one-off reappearances on the menu from Tuesday to Saturday.

Ahead of the bakery celebrating a decade at Temple Meads, Laura Hart spoke to Bristol24/7 Editor Martin Booth where she was joined by her husband and business partner Pete Young, and head baker George Roberts.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-11802527 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000 1876 full false Episode 73: Overcoming barriers to Bristol's parks Episode 73: Overcoming barriers to Bristol's parks In episode 73, Editorial Assistant Mia Vines Booth meets with Charlee Bennett, the CEO of Your Park Bristol and Bath.

Sitting in the seemingly picturesque St Andrew's Park, Mia and Charlee discuss a recent investigation by Your Park which found that disabled people and unpaid carers face 'disproportionate barriers' to Bristol's parks. 

They explore what these barriers look like practically and what can be done to overcome these. 

]]> In episode 73, Editorial Assistant Mia Vines Booth meets with Charlee Bennett, the CEO of Your Park Bristol and Bath.

Sitting in the seemingly picturesque St Andrew's Park, Mia and Charlee discuss a recent investigation by Your Park which found that disabled people and unpaid carers face 'disproportionate barriers' to Bristol's parks. 

They explore what these barriers look like practically and what can be done to overcome these. 

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-11760364 Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000 1620 full false Episode 72: Rising rents and rejection: The struggle of Bristol's LGBTQ+ youth Episode 72: Rising rents and rejection: The struggle of Bristol's LGBTQ+ youth In Episode 72, Reporter Betty Woolerton speaks to Tim Sigsworth, CEO of akt, a trust that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer young people who face homelessness. 

They delve into dealing with rejection from family, how mainstream services often are not equipped to deal with queer people and why this community is so overrepresented in the homeless population.

]]> In Episode 72, Reporter Betty Woolerton speaks to Tim Sigsworth, CEO of akt, a trust that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer young people who face homelessness. 

They delve into dealing with rejection from family, how mainstream services often are not equipped to deal with queer people and why this community is so overrepresented in the homeless population.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-11720530 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000 1370 full false Episode 71: Life on Bristol's last remaining working farm Episode 71: Life on Bristol's last remaining working farm Dating back as many as 500 years, Yew Tree Farm is now Bristol's last remaining working farm.

Once under threat from development, there is hope that houses will not be built on the land, with an extra layer of protection recently granted thanks to the farmland no longer earmarked for housing in Bristol City Council's new Local Plan.

In Episode 71, Catherine says that Yew Tree Farm is "a forgotten little piece of Bristol but I think it's the most special piece of Bristol".

]]> Dating back as many as 500 years, Yew Tree Farm is now Bristol's last remaining working farm.

Once under threat from development, there is hope that houses will not be built on the land, with an extra layer of protection recently granted thanks to the farmland no longer earmarked for housing in Bristol City Council's new Local Plan.

In Episode 71, Catherine says that Yew Tree Farm is "a forgotten little piece of Bristol but I think it's the most special piece of Bristol".

]]> Buzzsprout-11676953 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000 1539 full false Episode 70: How can Bristol be a safer place for cycling? Episode 70: How can Bristol be a safer place for cycling? In Episode 70, Dulce Pedroso, a campaign committee member for Bristol Cycling Campaign, speaks to Rachel Sutherland about her vision for the future of safer cycling, walking and wheeling in Bristol.
 
Dulce questions the dominance of having cars "everywhere, all the time, wherever, whenever - with everyone else having to adjust their lives and movements around that".

]]> In Episode 70, Dulce Pedroso, a campaign committee member for Bristol Cycling Campaign, speaks to Rachel Sutherland about her vision for the future of safer cycling, walking and wheeling in Bristol.
 
Dulce questions the dominance of having cars "everywhere, all the time, wherever, whenever - with everyone else having to adjust their lives and movements around that".

]]> Buzzsprout-11629078 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000 1962 full false Episode 69: The future of food distribution with Fareshare SW's new CEO Episode 69: The future of food distribution with Fareshare SW's new CEO Gene Joyner has done it all. He's been a European champion badminton player, an ex-chair of St Paul's Carnival, a trustee of SS Great Britain and a regular on Ujima Radio.

The new CEO of Fareshare South West also boasts a whopping 40 years' worth of experience in the food industry, working everywhere from Parsons Bakery to Better Food Co.

So what happens when you combine 40 years worth of food industry experience with a far-reaching local imprint? Bristol24/7 met with Gene at the Fareshare South West offices in St Paul's to find out. 

]]> Gene Joyner has done it all. He's been a European champion badminton player, an ex-chair of St Paul's Carnival, a trustee of SS Great Britain and a regular on Ujima Radio.

The new CEO of Fareshare South West also boasts a whopping 40 years' worth of experience in the food industry, working everywhere from Parsons Bakery to Better Food Co.

So what happens when you combine 40 years worth of food industry experience with a far-reaching local imprint? Bristol24/7 met with Gene at the Fareshare South West offices in St Paul's to find out. 

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-11585793 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100 1853 full false Episode 68: Exploring the crisis of masculinity, race, identity and more Episode 68: Exploring the crisis of masculinity, race, identity and more An activist, academic, TEDx talker and social psychologist, Lewis Wedlock is the creative director of Black Bristol and runs OTR's Project Zazi, which focuses on creating opportunities, building aspirations and empowering young Black people.

Throughout Black History Month, Lewis has been going into secondary schools, where he has been exploring issues of race and identity with students.

Bristol24/7 Deputy Editor Ellie Pipe caught up with Lewis in OTR's Old Market office to talk masculinity, mental health, identity, Black History Month and more.

]]> An activist, academic, TEDx talker and social psychologist, Lewis Wedlock is the creative director of Black Bristol and runs OTR's Project Zazi, which focuses on creating opportunities, building aspirations and empowering young Black people.

Throughout Black History Month, Lewis has been going into secondary schools, where he has been exploring issues of race and identity with students.

Bristol24/7 Deputy Editor Ellie Pipe caught up with Lewis in OTR's Old Market office to talk masculinity, mental health, identity, Black History Month and more.

]]> Buzzsprout-11535309 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0100 2478 full false Episode 67: Bristol’s first female reggae dub sound system Episode 67: Bristol’s first female reggae dub sound system In this episode, News and Business Writer Rachel Sutherland chats to DJ Sasha Steppa, the creative mind behind Bristol’s first female reggae and dub sound system.

With just a handful of women behind sound systems in the UK and few known ones across the globe, Sasha's sound system launch event is set to go down in the city’s musical history books.

]]> In this episode, News and Business Writer Rachel Sutherland chats to DJ Sasha Steppa, the creative mind behind Bristol’s first female reggae and dub sound system.

With just a handful of women behind sound systems in the UK and few known ones across the globe, Sasha's sound system launch event is set to go down in the city’s musical history books.

]]> Buzzsprout-11499634 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0100 1968 full false Episode 66: The cost of childcare crisis uncovered Episode 66: The cost of childcare crisis uncovered Episode 66 sees Deputy Editor Ellie Pipe uncovering the cost of childcare crisis. She speaks to Nicola Beech is a Labour councillor for St George, a mum and one of the people in Bristol leading the charge for a major overhaul of the "broken" childcare system.

Ellie also interviews Samira Musse on how the cost and lack of availability of childcare is affecting families, who are struggling more than ever.

Helen Ince, coordinator of the Disabled Women Action programme for Bristol Women's Voice, speaks about how the cost of childcare crisis is affecting her and why it's a gendered issue.

]]> Episode 66 sees Deputy Editor Ellie Pipe uncovering the cost of childcare crisis. She speaks to Nicola Beech is a Labour councillor for St George, a mum and one of the people in Bristol leading the charge for a major overhaul of the "broken" childcare system.

Ellie also interviews Samira Musse on how the cost and lack of availability of childcare is affecting families, who are struggling more than ever.

Helen Ince, coordinator of the Disabled Women Action programme for Bristol Women's Voice, speaks about how the cost of childcare crisis is affecting her and why it's a gendered issue.

]]> Buzzsprout-11412880 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0100 2882 full false Episode 65: The summers of our future: A climate & sustainability special Episode 65: The summers of our future: A climate & sustainability special Episode 65 brings you a climate special about the summers of the future, examining a more positive outlook on how we can make change in our environment. 

Climate & Sustainability Editor Valentina Hernandez Gomez speaks to Dr Dann Mitchell about heatwaves and the role of cities in preparing for more frequent, intense and extreme temperatures. 

Meanwhile, Richie Fluester, horticulturist and grounds manager at UWE Bristol explains the importance of green spaces and community gardens in tackling climate change.



]]> Episode 65 brings you a climate special about the summers of the future, examining a more positive outlook on how we can make change in our environment. 

Climate & Sustainability Editor Valentina Hernandez Gomez speaks to Dr Dann Mitchell about heatwaves and the role of cities in preparing for more frequent, intense and extreme temperatures. 

Meanwhile, Richie Fluester, horticulturist and grounds manager at UWE Bristol explains the importance of green spaces and community gardens in tackling climate change.



]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-11371717 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1904 full false Episode 64: Exploring Bristol's Sustainable Fashion Week Episode 64: Exploring Bristol's Sustainable Fashion Week In this week’s episode, Climate & Sustainability Editor Valentina Hernandez Gomez interviews the founder and director of Bristol’s Sustainable Fashion Week, taking place in Bristol this September, Amelia Twine.

We delve into how Amelia got started in the fashion industry, how her relationship with nature shapes her worldview and more.

]]> In this week’s episode, Climate & Sustainability Editor Valentina Hernandez Gomez interviews the founder and director of Bristol’s Sustainable Fashion Week, taking place in Bristol this September, Amelia Twine.

We delve into how Amelia got started in the fashion industry, how her relationship with nature shapes her worldview and more.

]]> Buzzsprout-11350328 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0100 1343 full false Episode 63: Behind the scenes on film inspired by 1980s Hartcliffe Episode 63: Behind the scenes on film inspired by 1980s Hartcliffe Will Stone is the writer and director of The Fence, a film inspired by 1980s Hartcliffe complete with motorbikes, fast cars, punch-ups, a star-studded cast and a banging soundtrack. 

He talks to Bristol24/7 Deputy Editor Ellie Pipe about the highs and lows of making a feature length film on a shoestring budget and securing the likes of Sally Phillips, Jayde Adams, Eugene Simon, Paul Cooper and Joe Sims to feature in it.

]]> Will Stone is the writer and director of The Fence, a film inspired by 1980s Hartcliffe complete with motorbikes, fast cars, punch-ups, a star-studded cast and a banging soundtrack. 

He talks to Bristol24/7 Deputy Editor Ellie Pipe about the highs and lows of making a feature length film on a shoestring budget and securing the likes of Sally Phillips, Jayde Adams, Eugene Simon, Paul Cooper and Joe Sims to feature in it.

]]> Buzzsprout-11244792 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0100 1988 full false Episode 62: The first whisky made in Bristol for 80 years Episode 62: The first whisky made in Bristol for 80 years At a distillery in Whitehall, the first whisky made in Bristol for 80 years is almost ready to drink.

In episode 62 of the Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast, Steph Smith and Sara Sanna of Psychopomp and Circumstance talk to Martin Booth about the historic drink, the celebrations to mark its bottling and let us into a few trade secrets.

]]> At a distillery in Whitehall, the first whisky made in Bristol for 80 years is almost ready to drink.

In episode 62 of the Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast, Steph Smith and Sara Sanna of Psychopomp and Circumstance talk to Martin Booth about the historic drink, the celebrations to mark its bottling and let us into a few trade secrets.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-11221511 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0100 1251 full false Episode 61: Crisis in the hospitality industry uncovered Episode 61: Crisis in the hospitality industry uncovered This week's episode of the Behind the Headlines sees Community & Membership Manager Meg Houghton Gilmour speak to Dom Borel on the trials and tribulations of working in the hospitality industry. 

]]> This week's episode of the Behind the Headlines sees Community & Membership Manager Meg Houghton Gilmour speak to Dom Borel on the trials and tribulations of working in the hospitality industry. 

]]> Buzzsprout-11159417 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0100 1676 full false Episode 60: A Balloon Fiesta special Episode 60: A Balloon Fiesta special In this week's episode, we are talking all things balloons. 

First up, Mia Vines Booth chats to Ian Martin who directs and choregraphs Bristol Balloon Fiesta's world-famous night glow. Music Editor Issy Packers also interviews Don Cameron - the founder of Cameron Balloons about his history and the founding of the fiesta.

]]> In this week's episode, we are talking all things balloons. 

First up, Mia Vines Booth chats to Ian Martin who directs and choregraphs Bristol Balloon Fiesta's world-famous night glow. Music Editor Issy Packers also interviews Don Cameron - the founder of Cameron Balloons about his history and the founding of the fiesta.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-11126668 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0100 1258 full false Episode 59: A People's Archive of Stokes Croft Episode 59: A People's Archive of Stokes Croft In this week's episode, Editorial Assistant, Mia, meets volunteers Robbie and Elena at the People's Republic of Stokes Croft, to discuss an ambitious new project: archiving and digitising years’ worth of material on the history of Stokes Croft.


]]> In this week's episode, Editorial Assistant, Mia, meets volunteers Robbie and Elena at the People's Republic of Stokes Croft, to discuss an ambitious new project: archiving and digitising years’ worth of material on the history of Stokes Croft.


]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-11080971 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1881 full false Episode 58: Protests in Bristol Episode 58: Protests in Bristol The culture of protest in Bristol has a fascinating history as this podcast shows. It was recorded live at Waterstones in the Galleries, with Bristol24/7 Editor Martin Booth chairing a panel which featured Matt Foot and Morag Livingstone, authors of Charged, an essential new investigation into the role of policing since the 1980s; and Alex von Tunzelmann, whose book Fallen Idols looks at the global wave of iconoclasm that in 2020 took down the statues of slaveholders and imperialists.

]]> The culture of protest in Bristol has a fascinating history as this podcast shows. It was recorded live at Waterstones in the Galleries, with Bristol24/7 Editor Martin Booth chairing a panel which featured Matt Foot and Morag Livingstone, authors of Charged, an essential new investigation into the role of policing since the 1980s; and Alex von Tunzelmann, whose book Fallen Idols looks at the global wave of iconoclasm that in 2020 took down the statues of slaveholders and imperialists.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10986175 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0100 3655 full false Episode 57: Amélie and Chloe on the fate of Bristol's strip clubs Episode 57: Amélie and Chloe on the fate of Bristol's strip clubs In this week's episode, we interview Amélie and Chloe, strippers and members of Bristol Sex Workers Collective, on the future of sexual entertainment venues in our city.

The council will vote on whether to ban strip clubs in Bristol on July 28. 

]]> In this week's episode, we interview Amélie and Chloe, strippers and members of Bristol Sex Workers Collective, on the future of sexual entertainment venues in our city.

The council will vote on whether to ban strip clubs in Bristol on July 28. 

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10900426 Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100 1374 full false Episode 56: the future of Wapping Wharf Episode 56: the future of Wapping Wharf Wapping Wharf developer Stuart Hatton and AHR Architects' Adam Spall talk to Bristol24/7 Editor Martin Booth about their ambitious plans for the future of Wapping Wharf.

]]> Wapping Wharf developer Stuart Hatton and AHR Architects' Adam Spall talk to Bristol24/7 Editor Martin Booth about their ambitious plans for the future of Wapping Wharf.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10848763 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0100 2750 full false Episode 55: Your questions to the boss of First Bus Episode 55: Your questions to the boss of First Bus First Bus managing director Doug Claringbold asks Bristol24/7 readers' questions, posed by Bristol24/7 Deputy Editor, Ellie Pipe.

]]> First Bus managing director Doug Claringbold asks Bristol24/7 readers' questions, posed by Bristol24/7 Deputy Editor, Ellie Pipe.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10817897 Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100 2773 full false Episode 54: Josh Eggleton and behind the scenes at the EatDrink24/7 launch party Episode 54: Josh Eggleton and behind the scenes at the EatDrink24/7 launch party In this week's episode, our editorial assistant, Mia, takes you behind the scenes at the launch of the 2022 EatDrink24/7 guide, discussing guests' favourite food and drink spots and why Bristol24/7 members continue to support our journalism. Our editor, Martin, also caught up with Michelin star chef, Josh Eggleton ahead of the launch. 

]]> In this week's episode, our editorial assistant, Mia, takes you behind the scenes at the launch of the 2022 EatDrink24/7 guide, discussing guests' favourite food and drink spots and why Bristol24/7 members continue to support our journalism. Our editor, Martin, also caught up with Michelin star chef, Josh Eggleton ahead of the launch. 

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10790825 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0100 2044 full false Episode 53: Aisha Thomas on why representation matters Episode 53: Aisha Thomas on why representation matters This week, our Deputy Editor Ellie Pipe speaks to Aisha Thomas -  a former assistant principal, founder of Representation Matters and author of a book by the same name that was out early this month.

]]> This week, our Deputy Editor Ellie Pipe speaks to Aisha Thomas -  a former assistant principal, founder of Representation Matters and author of a book by the same name that was out early this month.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10705388 Mon, 30 May 2022 15:00:00 +0100 1737 full false Episode 52: Are Bristol's streets safe enough for cycling? Episode 52: Are Bristol's streets safe enough for cycling? Much more investment is needed to make Bristol a safe place for active travel, whether it be walking, cycling or wheeling. That's the message from Zoe Banks Gross, head of partnerships and public affairs for the south of England at Sustrans, as she talks to Bristol24/7 reporter Betty Woolerton in this week's Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast.

Zoe wants cycling to be inclusive, but in order to achieve this much more money is needed to be spent on new infrastructure such as segregated cycle lanes. The founder of Bristol Kidical Mass family cycling group also wants to see more children on bicycles and fewer cars on the road.

]]> Much more investment is needed to make Bristol a safe place for active travel, whether it be walking, cycling or wheeling. That's the message from Zoe Banks Gross, head of partnerships and public affairs for the south of England at Sustrans, as she talks to Bristol24/7 reporter Betty Woolerton in this week's Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast.

Zoe wants cycling to be inclusive, but in order to achieve this much more money is needed to be spent on new infrastructure such as segregated cycle lanes. The founder of Bristol Kidical Mass family cycling group also wants to see more children on bicycles and fewer cars on the road.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10656317 Sat, 21 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1247 full false Episode 51: Bulrush owner George Livesey thinks Bristol's restaurant scene has lost its buzz Episode 51: Bulrush owner George Livesey thinks Bristol's restaurant scene has lost its buzz George Livesey, the owner and head chef of Bulrush, is the special guest on this week's episode, talking to us from his Michelin-star restaurant on Cotham Road South.

George is one of the panellists for EatDrink24/7,  the independent food guide from the team at Bristol24/7 which sees people from across the hospitality industry recommend their favourite places to eat and drink across our city.

The guide is being published in June for the first time since 2019.

]]> George Livesey, the owner and head chef of Bulrush, is the special guest on this week's episode, talking to us from his Michelin-star restaurant on Cotham Road South.

George is one of the panellists for EatDrink24/7,  the independent food guide from the team at Bristol24/7 which sees people from across the hospitality industry recommend their favourite places to eat and drink across our city.

The guide is being published in June for the first time since 2019.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10616027 Sat, 14 May 2022 14:00:00 +0100 2255 full false Episode 50: Mayoral referendum result, Mario Saeed & Paul Hassan Episode 50: Mayoral referendum result, Mario Saeed & Paul Hassan In episode 50 of the Behind the Headlines podcast, Bristol24/7 Deputy Editor Ellie Pipe explores the results of this week's mayoral referendum, hearing from mayor Marvin Rees and from Mary Page, organiser of It's Our City Bristol, who campaigned for the mayoral system to be scrapped.

Also on this week's episode is Mario Saeed, a professional fighter and martial arts coach, who has transformed a building by the M32 into an academy that is changing young lives. And Paul Hassan from ACH talks about a new Sanctuary to Opportunity report, homes for Ukraine programme and more.

]]> In episode 50 of the Behind the Headlines podcast, Bristol24/7 Deputy Editor Ellie Pipe explores the results of this week's mayoral referendum, hearing from mayor Marvin Rees and from Mary Page, organiser of It's Our City Bristol, who campaigned for the mayoral system to be scrapped.

Also on this week's episode is Mario Saeed, a professional fighter and martial arts coach, who has transformed a building by the M32 into an academy that is changing young lives. And Paul Hassan from ACH talks about a new Sanctuary to Opportunity report, homes for Ukraine programme and more.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10575191 Sat, 07 May 2022 10:00:00 +0100 2281 full false Episode 49: Edible Bristol, the links between Bristol and Dublin, and a journalism first for Bristol24/7 Episode 49: Edible Bristol, the links between Bristol and Dublin, and a journalism first for Bristol24/7 Bristol24/7 news reporter Betty Woolerton looks ahead to the upcoming mayoral referendum and also talks to professor Brendan Smith about an 850-year-old charter which gave the men of Bristol the possession of Dublin.

Also on this week's episode, we hear from Sara Venn from Incredible Edible Bristol - Bristol24/7’s environmental charity partner for 2022/23 - who tells Ellie Pipe about the organisation that pioneers new ways of growing and providing sustainable sources of food.

And it's a first for local news journalism in the UK as Bristol24/7 is recruiting for a Climate & Sustainability Editor thanks to funding from NatWest. Meg Houghton-Gilmour tells us more.

]]> Bristol24/7 news reporter Betty Woolerton looks ahead to the upcoming mayoral referendum and also talks to professor Brendan Smith about an 850-year-old charter which gave the men of Bristol the possession of Dublin.

Also on this week's episode, we hear from Sara Venn from Incredible Edible Bristol - Bristol24/7’s environmental charity partner for 2022/23 - who tells Ellie Pipe about the organisation that pioneers new ways of growing and providing sustainable sources of food.

And it's a first for local news journalism in the UK as Bristol24/7 is recruiting for a Climate & Sustainability Editor thanks to funding from NatWest. Meg Houghton-Gilmour tells us more.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10533042 Sat, 30 Apr 2022 20:00:00 +0100 2137 full false Episode 48: Moses McKenzie Episode 48: Moses McKenzie Moses McKenzie's debut novel, An Olive Grove in Ends, is described as "a resonant coming of age story, which also offers an intimate portrait - at times tender and lyrical, at others bleak and despairing - of a black-British community in Bristol".

As well as already working on his second and third novels, the 24-year-old - who was named by the Observer as one of the ten best debut novelists of 2022, and who counts James Baldwin and Maya Angelou among his literary heroes - is also turning An Olive Grove in Ends, which is set in Easton and St Paul's, into a screenplay.

An Olive Grove in Ends will be published in the UK under the Wildfire imprint of Headline on April 28.

]]> Moses McKenzie's debut novel, An Olive Grove in Ends, is described as "a resonant coming of age story, which also offers an intimate portrait - at times tender and lyrical, at others bleak and despairing - of a black-British community in Bristol".

As well as already working on his second and third novels, the 24-year-old - who was named by the Observer as one of the ten best debut novelists of 2022, and who counts James Baldwin and Maya Angelou among his literary heroes - is also turning An Olive Grove in Ends, which is set in Easton and St Paul's, into a screenplay.

An Olive Grove in Ends will be published in the UK under the Wildfire imprint of Headline on April 28.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10493437 Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0100 2547 full false Episode 47: Clifton Suspension Bridge vaults, Wake The Tiger, Desmond Brown and the Easter Garden Episode 47: Clifton Suspension Bridge vaults, Wake The Tiger, Desmond Brown and the Easter Garden This week's podcast comes from the Easter Garden in Clifton, where Martin Booth discovers its amazing story. Martin also heads down into the vaults of the Clifton Suspension Bridge to talk to learning officer Etain O'Shea who is currently hosting regular hard hat tours of a space that had remained unknown for 160 years before being rediscovered by accident in 2002.

Also on this week's podcast, Wake The Tiger's Zak Mitchell - also the creative director of Boomtown - tells Miles Arnold about what we can expect when the world's first 'amazement park' opens in St Phillip's Marsh; and Desmond Brown talks to Ellie Pipe about disproportionality in the Avon & Somerset criminal justice system.

]]> This week's podcast comes from the Easter Garden in Clifton, where Martin Booth discovers its amazing story. Martin also heads down into the vaults of the Clifton Suspension Bridge to talk to learning officer Etain O'Shea who is currently hosting regular hard hat tours of a space that had remained unknown for 160 years before being rediscovered by accident in 2002.

Also on this week's podcast, Wake The Tiger's Zak Mitchell - also the creative director of Boomtown - tells Miles Arnold about what we can expect when the world's first 'amazement park' opens in St Phillip's Marsh; and Desmond Brown talks to Ellie Pipe about disproportionality in the Avon & Somerset criminal justice system.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10449040 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100 2328 full false Episode 46: Mary Page, Bristol Bears Women and Feel Fit Episode 46: Mary Page, Bristol Bears Women and Feel Fit In this week’s episode, Bristol24/7 Deputy Editor Ellie Pipe meets with Mary Page, who has launched a campaign to scrap the role of the Bristol Mayor ahead of the referendum in May. Also, podcast host Ian Downs talks to Dave Ward, Bristol Bears Women head coach, about his journey to the Bears and their upcoming game at Ashton Gate. 

And Betty Woolerton pays a visit to Feel Fit, the first gym in the South West with a ‘eco-powered’ spin studio. Owner Ellie Crawley sets out how she is trying to redefine sustainability in the fitness industry. 


]]> In this week’s episode, Bristol24/7 Deputy Editor Ellie Pipe meets with Mary Page, who has launched a campaign to scrap the role of the Bristol Mayor ahead of the referendum in May. Also, podcast host Ian Downs talks to Dave Ward, Bristol Bears Women head coach, about his journey to the Bears and their upcoming game at Ashton Gate. 

And Betty Woolerton pays a visit to Feel Fit, the first gym in the South West with a ‘eco-powered’ spin studio. Owner Ellie Crawley sets out how she is trying to redefine sustainability in the fitness industry. 


]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10402233 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0100 2645 full false Episode 45: Duncan McKellar, Dale Benkenstein and inside the Grosvenor Hotel Episode 45: Duncan McKellar, Dale Benkenstein and inside the Grosvenor Hotel Duncan McKellar is unique in the world of street art for working with foam tubes used normally as protection around scaffolding poles. He speaks to Martin Booth about his most ambitious work in Bristol yet: a clasped hand in the Ukrainian colours of yellow and blue.

Martin also pays an unexpected visit inside the derelict Grosvenor Hotel to meet Tom, its only resident. And Gloucestershire head coach Dale Benkenstein talks to Betty Woolerton at the Seat Unique Stadium ahead of the new county cricket season.

]]> Duncan McKellar is unique in the world of street art for working with foam tubes used normally as protection around scaffolding poles. He speaks to Martin Booth about his most ambitious work in Bristol yet: a clasped hand in the Ukrainian colours of yellow and blue.

Martin also pays an unexpected visit inside the derelict Grosvenor Hotel to meet Tom, its only resident. And Gloucestershire head coach Dale Benkenstein talks to Betty Woolerton at the Seat Unique Stadium ahead of the new county cricket season.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10365689 Sat, 02 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0100 2789 full false Episode 44: Charlotte Philby, James Koch, Laura Lewis-Pool & Carly Heath Episode 44: Charlotte Philby, James Koch, Laura Lewis-Pool & Carly Heath Ian Downs and Martin Booth are at the Gallimaufry for this week's episode, helping to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Gloucester Road venue with co-owner James Koch. Laura Lewis-Pool of Saffron Records and Bristol's nighttime economy adviser Carly Heath speak to Ellie Pipe ahead of Bristol24/7's event in association with Bristol Nights on March 31, celebrating women in the nighttime economy. And author and journalist Charlotte Philby speaks about her new novel, Edith & Kim, which tells the story of her grandfather, Kim Philby, the MI6 special agent who defected to the Soviet Union during the Cold War, and Soviet agent Edith Tudor-Hart.

]]> Ian Downs and Martin Booth are at the Gallimaufry for this week's episode, helping to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Gloucester Road venue with co-owner James Koch. Laura Lewis-Pool of Saffron Records and Bristol's nighttime economy adviser Carly Heath speak to Ellie Pipe ahead of Bristol24/7's event in association with Bristol Nights on March 31, celebrating women in the nighttime economy. And author and journalist Charlotte Philby speaks about her new novel, Edith & Kim, which tells the story of her grandfather, Kim Philby, the MI6 special agent who defected to the Soviet Union during the Cold War, and Soviet agent Edith Tudor-Hart.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10318599 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000 2814 full false Episode 43: Emma Harvey, Luke Daniels & Ola Poroslo Episode 43: Emma Harvey, Luke Daniels & Ola Poroslo Bristol24/7 Community & Membership Manager Meg Houghton-Gilmour introduces this week's episode and keeps us up to date on our campaign to reach 1000 members. Also this week, Ellie Pipe talks to Trinity CEO Emma Harvey and Phat Bristol company director Ola Poroslo, who are both appearing at the Bristol24/7 event celebrating women in the nighttime economy in association with Bristol Nights at Lost Horizon on March 31. And Bag of Nails landlord Luke Daniels talks to Martin Booth about his favourite things in Bristol for the very first audio version of our weekly feature, My Bristol Favourites.

]]> Bristol24/7 Community & Membership Manager Meg Houghton-Gilmour introduces this week's episode and keeps us up to date on our campaign to reach 1000 members. Also this week, Ellie Pipe talks to Trinity CEO Emma Harvey and Phat Bristol company director Ola Poroslo, who are both appearing at the Bristol24/7 event celebrating women in the nighttime economy in association with Bristol Nights at Lost Horizon on March 31. And Bag of Nails landlord Luke Daniels talks to Martin Booth about his favourite things in Bristol for the very first audio version of our weekly feature, My Bristol Favourites.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10279547 Sat, 19 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000 2119 full false Episode 42: Jon Kay and Kate Alex Episode 42: Jon Kay and Kate Alex In this week's episode, BBC journalist Jon Kay talks to Betty Woolerton about Fairy Meadow, a podcast series investigating the story of three year-old Cheryl Grimmer who disappeared from an Australian beach in 1970. Her family had moved to Australia from Knowle.

And Martin Booth heads to F45 Bristol Central on All Saints' Street in the city centre to talk to coach Kate Alex about how fitness journey, in which she gives us all tips on how to stay fit and healthy even when our motivation is lacking.

]]> In this week's episode, BBC journalist Jon Kay talks to Betty Woolerton about Fairy Meadow, a podcast series investigating the story of three year-old Cheryl Grimmer who disappeared from an Australian beach in 1970. Her family had moved to Australia from Knowle.

And Martin Booth heads to F45 Bristol Central on All Saints' Street in the city centre to talk to coach Kate Alex about how fitness journey, in which she gives us all tips on how to stay fit and healthy even when our motivation is lacking.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10230862 Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 3141 full false Episode 41: Refugee Women of Bristol, Professor Daniela Schmidt, Tegan Vincent-Cooke & Kaz Self Episode 41: Refugee Women of Bristol, Professor Daniela Schmidt, Tegan Vincent-Cooke & Kaz Self For the latest episode of Bristol24/7's Behind the Headlines podcast, we are celebrating International Women's Day. 

Speaking to Ellie Pipe, Negat Hussein from Refugee Women of Bristol talks about her work with  women seeking sanctuary. We also hear from Professor Daniela Schmidt from Bristol University, who has recently contributed to a seminal report on climate change, and Tegan Vincent-Cooke, a dressage rider from Fishponds who talks about her Paralympic dreams which now feature in a Netflix documentary. Also in this episode, Kaz Self, an aeronautical engineer, women in STEM champion and trans rights campaigner talks about the importance of role models and more.

Photo: Charlotte Sawyer

]]> For the latest episode of Bristol24/7's Behind the Headlines podcast, we are celebrating International Women's Day. 

Speaking to Ellie Pipe, Negat Hussein from Refugee Women of Bristol talks about her work with  women seeking sanctuary. We also hear from Professor Daniela Schmidt from Bristol University, who has recently contributed to a seminal report on climate change, and Tegan Vincent-Cooke, a dressage rider from Fishponds who talks about her Paralympic dreams which now feature in a Netflix documentary. Also in this episode, Kaz Self, an aeronautical engineer, women in STEM champion and trans rights campaigner talks about the importance of role models and more.

Photo: Charlotte Sawyer

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10188243 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 2725 full false Episode 40: Big Issue eBikes, Alison Bevan & Charlie Watts Episode 40: Big Issue eBikes, Alison Bevan & Charlie Watts RWA director Alison Bevan updates Betty Woolerton on the historic art gallery's £4m restoration project. We also speak to Jan Tore Endresen, head of Bristol's latest bicycle hire scheme; and Ellie Pipe chats to our Community Reporters Editor Charlie Watts about the importance of local journalism.

]]> RWA director Alison Bevan updates Betty Woolerton on the historic art gallery's £4m restoration project. We also speak to Jan Tore Endresen, head of Bristol's latest bicycle hire scheme; and Ellie Pipe chats to our Community Reporters Editor Charlie Watts about the importance of local journalism.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10156848 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000 2433 full false Episode 39: Marc Skinner, Meg Houghton-Gilmour and Issy Packer Episode 39: Marc Skinner, Meg Houghton-Gilmour and Issy Packer Community and Memberships Manager Meg Houghton-Gilmour talks about Bristol24/7's campaign to reach 1,000 members - and explains why support is so urgently needed. There is also a guest appearance from a very well-known supporter. 
Also in this episode, Betty Woolerton speaks to Marc Skinner from Addiction Recovery Agency and Ellie Pipe has a chat with Bristol24/7's new Music Editor, Issy Packer.

]]> Community and Memberships Manager Meg Houghton-Gilmour talks about Bristol24/7's campaign to reach 1,000 members - and explains why support is so urgently needed. There is also a guest appearance from a very well-known supporter. 
Also in this episode, Betty Woolerton speaks to Marc Skinner from Addiction Recovery Agency and Ellie Pipe has a chat with Bristol24/7's new Music Editor, Issy Packer.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10099987 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000 2800 39 full false Episode 38: Ade Williams, Maria Connolly & Pam Barbato Episode 38: Ade Williams, Maria Connolly & Pam Barbato Bedminster's famous pharmacist Ade Williams talks to Ellie Pipe about the response to the pandemic, the kindness of the south Bristol community, health inequalities and being awarded an MBE. Also in this episode, we have a focus on sustainability ahead of the next Bristol24/7 Presents event, with Safiya Bashir speaking to Maria Connolly of TLT and getting some top tips from Pam Barbato of Action Net Zero.

]]> Bedminster's famous pharmacist Ade Williams talks to Ellie Pipe about the response to the pandemic, the kindness of the south Bristol community, health inequalities and being awarded an MBE. Also in this episode, we have a focus on sustainability ahead of the next Bristol24/7 Presents event, with Safiya Bashir speaking to Maria Connolly of TLT and getting some top tips from Pam Barbato of Action Net Zero.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10065091 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000 1964 38 full false Episode 37: Kid Carpet & Tom Morris Episode 37: Kid Carpet & Tom Morris Kid Carpet and the Noisy Animals, famous for their wonky and nonsensical theatre shows, have launched their first YouTube channel. Martin Booth heads to Kid Carpet's top secret Easton HQ to find out more. Also in this episode, we hear from Bristol Old Vic artistic director Tom Morris as he announces he will leave the theatre after this season.

]]> Kid Carpet and the Noisy Animals, famous for their wonky and nonsensical theatre shows, have launched their first YouTube channel. Martin Booth heads to Kid Carpet's top secret Easton HQ to find out more. Also in this episode, we hear from Bristol Old Vic artistic director Tom Morris as he announces he will leave the theatre after this season.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-10016024 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000 3924 full false Episode 36: Maybe Paints, Orchard Street community opera and Mila Plants Episode 36: Maybe Paints, Orchard Street community opera and Mila Plants Maybe Paints, one of Bristol's brightest new street art talents, talks about his work on this week's episode. We also hear from Sam McKay as Mila Plants prepares to open a new shop, and Emma Butterworth tells us about the community opera she is writing based on the history of Orchard Street.

]]> Maybe Paints, one of Bristol's brightest new street art talents, talks about his work on this week's episode. We also hear from Sam McKay as Mila Plants prepares to open a new shop, and Emma Butterworth tells us about the community opera she is writing based on the history of Orchard Street.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9973261 Sat, 29 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000 2467 full false Episode 35: Joe Sims, Aisha Ali, and Mohamed and Marwan El Shorbagy Episode 35: Joe Sims, Aisha Ali, and Mohamed and Marwan El Shorbagy From the historic Vaulted Chambers Cafe in Castle Park, the latest Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast features actor Joe Sims talking about The Red Lion which opens at Bristol Old Vic on February 3. 

Also on this week's episode, Aisha Ali, the co-founder of Kiota, a collective for Black creatives, talks to Safiya Bashir; and Betty Woolerton meets squash players Mohamed and Marwan El Shorbagy.

]]> From the historic Vaulted Chambers Cafe in Castle Park, the latest Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast features actor Joe Sims talking about The Red Lion which opens at Bristol Old Vic on February 3. 

Also on this week's episode, Aisha Ali, the co-founder of Kiota, a collective for Black creatives, talks to Safiya Bashir; and Betty Woolerton meets squash players Mohamed and Marwan El Shorbagy.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9926245 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 2519 full false Episode 34: Lawrence Hoo, Aine Morris and Zoe Fielden-Stewart Episode 34: Lawrence Hoo, Aine Morris and Zoe Fielden-Stewart As the ramifications from the Colston 4 trial continue to be felt around the world, poet and educator Lawrence Hoo speaks to Bristol24/7 Deputy Editor Ellie Pipe about what should happen next.

Also on this week's episode, Ian Downs and Martin Booth visit Bocabar in Finzels Reach; and Martin speaks to outgoing Bristol Food Union chief executive Aine Morris and Bristol Rovers Women's striker Zoe Fielden-Stewart.

]]> As the ramifications from the Colston 4 trial continue to be felt around the world, poet and educator Lawrence Hoo speaks to Bristol24/7 Deputy Editor Ellie Pipe about what should happen next.

Also on this week's episode, Ian Downs and Martin Booth visit Bocabar in Finzels Reach; and Martin speaks to outgoing Bristol Food Union chief executive Aine Morris and Bristol Rovers Women's striker Zoe Fielden-Stewart.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9887235 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:00:00 +0000 3038 full false Episode 33: Colston 4 found not guilty Episode 33: Colston 4 found not guilty In this special episode of the Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast following the acquittal of the Colston 4, we join  Rhian Graham, Milo Ponsford, Sage Willoughby and Jake Skuse as they speak outside Bristol Crown Court just minutes after the jury's not guilty verdict.

We then head to the post-trial press conference, where Graham is joined by former lord mayor Cleo Lake, Green Party councillor Christine Townsend, lawyer Raj Chada and campaigner Jen Reid.

]]> In this special episode of the Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast following the acquittal of the Colston 4, we join  Rhian Graham, Milo Ponsford, Sage Willoughby and Jake Skuse as they speak outside Bristol Crown Court just minutes after the jury's not guilty verdict.

We then head to the post-trial press conference, where Graham is joined by former lord mayor Cleo Lake, Green Party councillor Christine Townsend, lawyer Raj Chada and campaigner Jen Reid.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9846382 Fri, 07 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000 3760 full false Episode 32: Mayoral referendum debate Episode 32: Mayoral referendum debate This week's podcast is a mayoral referendum special, as we ask whether Bristol should keep the position of elected mayor or move to a new committee system of governance? 

In a debate hosted by Bristol24/7 Deputy Editor Ellie Pipe, we hear from businesswoman Jaya Chakrabarti and Labour cabinet member Nicola Beech who want to retain the current mayoral model, and Green councillor Heather Mack and Lib Dem councillor Tim Kent who want to scrap the role of mayor and replace it with committees made up of councillors. The referendum will take place on May 5 2022.

Also in this episode, we visit Eclectic Gift Shop in Hanham and speak to owner Nicola Bartlett, who put out an SOS at the start of December anticipating low sales but has since seen an outpouring of support and is now set to have a record month.

]]> This week's podcast is a mayoral referendum special, as we ask whether Bristol should keep the position of elected mayor or move to a new committee system of governance? 

In a debate hosted by Bristol24/7 Deputy Editor Ellie Pipe, we hear from businesswoman Jaya Chakrabarti and Labour cabinet member Nicola Beech who want to retain the current mayoral model, and Green councillor Heather Mack and Lib Dem councillor Tim Kent who want to scrap the role of mayor and replace it with committees made up of councillors. The referendum will take place on May 5 2022.

Also in this episode, we visit Eclectic Gift Shop in Hanham and speak to owner Nicola Bartlett, who put out an SOS at the start of December anticipating low sales but has since seen an outpouring of support and is now set to have a record month.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9739365 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000 2670 full false Episode 31: Simi Pam, Insane Root and Charles Wesley's House Episode 31: Simi Pam, Insane Root and Charles Wesley's House Bristol Bears star Simi Pam is named our Sportsperson of the Year. She speaks to Martin Booth in an episode in which we also visit Charles Wesley's House decorated for Christmas and speak to Hannah Drake and Justin Palmer of Insane Root, a theatre company currently performing Hansel & Gretel in Arnos Vale Cemetery. Downsy meanwhile enjoys a mulled cider in the Good Measure in Redland.

]]> Bristol Bears star Simi Pam is named our Sportsperson of the Year. She speaks to Martin Booth in an episode in which we also visit Charles Wesley's House decorated for Christmas and speak to Hannah Drake and Justin Palmer of Insane Root, a theatre company currently performing Hansel & Gretel in Arnos Vale Cemetery. Downsy meanwhile enjoys a mulled cider in the Good Measure in Redland.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9696049 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 3325 full false Episode 30: Figure of Speech, Kofo Ajala, Scarlet Lantern and Allure Lash Lounge Episode 30: Figure of Speech, Kofo Ajala, Scarlet Lantern and Allure Lash Lounge In this week's episode, Manchester-raised and Bristol-based MC and poet Figure of Speech talks us through his eponymous album - an anti-racist album giving a musical voice to his experiences as a Black man in the UK.

Allure Lash Lounge owner Zandile Dube talks to new Bristol24/7 reporter Betty Woolerton, and we also hear from new Scarlet Lantern's Alistair Woods about the new cocktail bar and Kofo Ajala speaks about her special show on Noods Radio.

]]> In this week's episode, Manchester-raised and Bristol-based MC and poet Figure of Speech talks us through his eponymous album - an anti-racist album giving a musical voice to his experiences as a Black man in the UK.

Allure Lash Lounge owner Zandile Dube talks to new Bristol24/7 reporter Betty Woolerton, and we also hear from new Scarlet Lantern's Alistair Woods about the new cocktail bar and Kofo Ajala speaks about her special show on Noods Radio.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9656064 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 3613 full false Episode 29: Artist Residence, Storysmith, Interculture and Bristol Books Episode 29: Artist Residence, Storysmith, Interculture and Bristol Books In this week's episode, Artist Residence co-owner Justin Salisbury explains the journey he has been on to open the new boutique hotel on Portland Square in St Paul's.

Lisa Whitehouse from Interculture talks about what we can all do to be an ally and anti-racist, we speak to Emily and Dan Ross as their bookshop Storysmith reopens in a new shop on North Street, and historian Clive Burlton from Bristol Books reveals some fascinating discoveries.

]]> In this week's episode, Artist Residence co-owner Justin Salisbury explains the journey he has been on to open the new boutique hotel on Portland Square in St Paul's.

Lisa Whitehouse from Interculture talks about what we can all do to be an ally and anti-racist, we speak to Emily and Dan Ross as their bookshop Storysmith reopens in a new shop on North Street, and historian Clive Burlton from Bristol Books reveals some fascinating discoveries.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9617712 Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0000 3140 full false Episode 28: Abi Clarke, Big Jeff, Bristol Zoo and Mottli Episode 28: Abi Clarke, Big Jeff, Bristol Zoo and Mottli Henbury's very own TikTok sensation and stand-up comic Abi Clarke is our headline act on this latest episode of the Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast, talking about her rise to social media fame and a new comedy night she is organising at a Clifton pub.

We also hear from Jeffrey Johns, better known as Big Jeff, at his solo art exhibition; Dr Justin Morris, the chief exec of Bristol Zoological Society, explains more about the zoo's plans for their historic Clifton site; and Mottli founder Louis Napoletani tells us about the new app that helps you discover the best places to go in Bristol.

]]> Henbury's very own TikTok sensation and stand-up comic Abi Clarke is our headline act on this latest episode of the Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast, talking about her rise to social media fame and a new comedy night she is organising at a Clifton pub.

We also hear from Jeffrey Johns, better known as Big Jeff, at his solo art exhibition; Dr Justin Morris, the chief exec of Bristol Zoological Society, explains more about the zoo's plans for their historic Clifton site; and Mottli founder Louis Napoletani tells us about the new app that helps you discover the best places to go in Bristol.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9570758 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000 3121 full false Episode 27: Food and drink special ft. Casamia, Square Food Foundation, Better Food and Berthas Pizza Episode 27: Food and drink special ft. Casamia, Square Food Foundation, Better Food and Berthas Pizza Ian Downs and Martin Booth are at Casamia to speak to head chef Zak Hitchman about how he has transformed the Michelin-starred restaurant and still has many big plans ahead.

We also hear from staff and students at Square Food Foundation in Knowle West; we meet the founder of Better Food, Phil Haughton, as he opens a fourth shop in Bristol on Gloucester Road; and Bertha's Pizza co-owner Graham Faragher talks us through the new menu at his restaurant in Wapping Wharf.

]]> Ian Downs and Martin Booth are at Casamia to speak to head chef Zak Hitchman about how he has transformed the Michelin-starred restaurant and still has many big plans ahead.

We also hear from staff and students at Square Food Foundation in Knowle West; we meet the founder of Better Food, Phil Haughton, as he opens a fourth shop in Bristol on Gloucester Road; and Bertha's Pizza co-owner Graham Faragher talks us through the new menu at his restaurant in Wapping Wharf.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9536259 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 3907 full false Episode 26: Jonathan Dimbleby, Alfresco Disco, Poku Osei and JP Van Hoover Episode 26: Jonathan Dimbleby, Alfresco Disco, Poku Osei and JP Van Hoover A broadcasting legend joins Ian Downs and Martin Booth for the latest episode of the podcast. Jonathan Dimbleby talks about his life in journalism, his love for Bristol and his upcoming appearance at the Clifton Literary Festival.

Staying in Clifton, this week we hear from JP Van Hoover, the owner of About Face on Princess Victoria Street, who is campaigning for cars to be able to return to a newly pedestrianised section of the road.

Also on this week's episode, Babbasa founder and CEO Poku Osei tells Ellie Pipe about his ambitious vision for Bristol to break the cycle of inequality; and Tom Hodgson from Alfresco Disco tells Safiya Bashir about how it has evolved from free forest party to one of Bristol's most established club nights.

]]> A broadcasting legend joins Ian Downs and Martin Booth for the latest episode of the podcast. Jonathan Dimbleby talks about his life in journalism, his love for Bristol and his upcoming appearance at the Clifton Literary Festival.

Staying in Clifton, this week we hear from JP Van Hoover, the owner of About Face on Princess Victoria Street, who is campaigning for cars to be able to return to a newly pedestrianised section of the road.

Also on this week's episode, Babbasa founder and CEO Poku Osei tells Ellie Pipe about his ambitious vision for Bristol to break the cycle of inequality; and Tom Hodgson from Alfresco Disco tells Safiya Bashir about how it has evolved from free forest party to one of Bristol's most established club nights.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9491382 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 19:00:00 +0000 3303 full false Episode 25: Dark Cloud Episode 25: Dark Cloud In this special episode of the Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast, Dark Cloud tells us his amazing life story.

Believed to be the only person of First Nation ancestry living in Bristol, Dark Cloud was taken from his family in Canada in the infamous 'Sixties Scoop'.

His journey to Bristol comes after travelling across Europe, becoming homeless, and spending time in Horfield Prison, 

Dark Cloud talks to Martin Booth following the release of a documentary on his life. A short drama, 'Split Feather', is due to be released in 2022.

]]> In this special episode of the Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast, Dark Cloud tells us his amazing life story.

Believed to be the only person of First Nation ancestry living in Bristol, Dark Cloud was taken from his family in Canada in the infamous 'Sixties Scoop'.

His journey to Bristol comes after travelling across Europe, becoming homeless, and spending time in Horfield Prison, 

Dark Cloud talks to Martin Booth following the release of a documentary on his life. A short drama, 'Split Feather', is due to be released in 2022.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9454850 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1251 full false Episode 24: The Longest Johns, Working Class Writers Festival and Black History Month Episode 24: The Longest Johns, Working Class Writers Festival and Black History Month On this week's episode, Bristol sea shanty sensations The Longest Johns talk about their new album, Smoke & Oakum, and their rise to global viral fame.

Working Class Writers Festival founder Natasha Carthew speaks to Bristol24/7 Culture Editor Sarski Anderson about this year's festival; and Black History Month Magazine's Sibusiso Tshabalala and Kat Garoës-Hill tell us how they are celebrating Bristol's Black culture.

Also, don't miss Meg Houghton-Gilmour, Bristol24/7 Community & Memberships Manager, on all the latest member perks and why everyone should sign up for the Bristol24/7 daily newsletter.

]]> On this week's episode, Bristol sea shanty sensations The Longest Johns talk about their new album, Smoke & Oakum, and their rise to global viral fame.

Working Class Writers Festival founder Natasha Carthew speaks to Bristol24/7 Culture Editor Sarski Anderson about this year's festival; and Black History Month Magazine's Sibusiso Tshabalala and Kat Garoës-Hill tell us how they are celebrating Bristol's Black culture.

Also, don't miss Meg Houghton-Gilmour, Bristol24/7 Community & Memberships Manager, on all the latest member perks and why everyone should sign up for the Bristol24/7 daily newsletter.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9414352 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0100 3087 full false Episode 23: RTiiiKA, Freddy and Nessa Bird, and Olivia Tripp Episode 23: RTiiiKA, Freddy and Nessa Bird, and Olivia Tripp This week's episode is recorded at Bristol Old Vic, where Freddy and Nessa Bird - of Little French, Little Shop & Pantry and Buxton & Bird - talk to Ian Downs and Martin Booth about their new pop-up at the theatre, Little Vic.

Also on this week's episode is artist RTiiiKA, who is behind 'Mural Alleyway' in Brislington, which has seen a former drab thoroughfare transformed into an explosion of colour.

And Olivia Tripp introduces us to her new new guidebook, In Bristol, which features more than 100 of our city's best independent businesses, inviting visitors and locals alike to eat, drink, shop, dance, do and stay.

]]> This week's episode is recorded at Bristol Old Vic, where Freddy and Nessa Bird - of Little French, Little Shop & Pantry and Buxton & Bird - talk to Ian Downs and Martin Booth about their new pop-up at the theatre, Little Vic.

Also on this week's episode is artist RTiiiKA, who is behind 'Mural Alleyway' in Brislington, which has seen a former drab thoroughfare transformed into an explosion of colour.

And Olivia Tripp introduces us to her new new guidebook, In Bristol, which features more than 100 of our city's best independent businesses, inviting visitors and locals alike to eat, drink, shop, dance, do and stay.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9366893 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0100 2363 full false Episode 22: Stephen Merchant and The Outlaws cast, Bristol's new 'doughnut quarter', and a trip to Trinity Episode 22: Stephen Merchant and The Outlaws cast, Bristol's new 'doughnut quarter', and a trip to Trinity It's not often that Bristol hosts a world premiere. The Outlaws most definitely deserves it though having been filmed in our city during the coronavirus pandemic. Join us from the red carpet at Watershed where Stephen Merchant, Jayde Adams, Gamba Cole and Rhianne Barreto talk to Martin Booth.

Also in this week's episode hosted by Ian Downs and Ellie Pipe, we visit Bristol's new 'doughnut quarter', chatting to John Drysdale from Small Goods and Kerry Beesley from Future Doughnuts; and we're in Trinity with Rhiannon Jones and Paul Hassan to talk about the unique value of community arts and community arts organisations.

]]> It's not often that Bristol hosts a world premiere. The Outlaws most definitely deserves it though having been filmed in our city during the coronavirus pandemic. Join us from the red carpet at Watershed where Stephen Merchant, Jayde Adams, Gamba Cole and Rhianne Barreto talk to Martin Booth.

Also in this week's episode hosted by Ian Downs and Ellie Pipe, we visit Bristol's new 'doughnut quarter', chatting to John Drysdale from Small Goods and Kerry Beesley from Future Doughnuts; and we're in Trinity with Rhiannon Jones and Paul Hassan to talk about the unique value of community arts and community arts organisations.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9327015 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0100 2411 full false Episode 21: Lady Nade, student life and pop-up parklets Episode 21: Lady Nade, student life and pop-up parklets This week's episode features Lady Nade, who recently performed at the launch event of the Bristol Beacon's new visual identity, having been a graduate of the Bristol Beacon education programme, and who is now a music leader herself as well as a successful artist.

Bristol24/7 Student Guide Editor Robin Connolly pays a whistle-stop tour to some of the top student spots in Clifton Village including Reg the Veg, East Village Cafe and Foliage; and Rob Bryher speaks to Martin Booth at a pop-up parklet in Southville. 

]]> This week's episode features Lady Nade, who recently performed at the launch event of the Bristol Beacon's new visual identity, having been a graduate of the Bristol Beacon education programme, and who is now a music leader herself as well as a successful artist.

Bristol24/7 Student Guide Editor Robin Connolly pays a whistle-stop tour to some of the top student spots in Clifton Village including Reg the Veg, East Village Cafe and Foliage; and Rob Bryher speaks to Martin Booth at a pop-up parklet in Southville. 

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9293138 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0100 2161 full false Episode 20: Full Court Press, Grease at Bristol Hippodrome and Kiss Me Killer's Cat O'Shea Episode 20: Full Court Press, Grease at Bristol Hippodrome and Kiss Me Killer's Cat O'Shea Ian Downs and Robin Connolly present this week's episode from outside Full Court Press cafe on Broad Street, which now has a roastery just a couple of doors down where Martin Booth talked to the team: Mat, Jonny, Laurence and Chris.

Also featured this week are Jacob Fisher from Weston-super-Mare, who is currently performing in Grease at Bristol Hippodrome; and Cat O'Shea, the leads singer of punk band Kiss Me, Killer, whose new album 2020 Vision is released next month.

Finally, Robin talks about her time at Bristol24/7 before she moves to Oxford.

]]> Ian Downs and Robin Connolly present this week's episode from outside Full Court Press cafe on Broad Street, which now has a roastery just a couple of doors down where Martin Booth talked to the team: Mat, Jonny, Laurence and Chris.

Also featured this week are Jacob Fisher from Weston-super-Mare, who is currently performing in Grease at Bristol Hippodrome; and Cat O'Shea, the leads singer of punk band Kiss Me, Killer, whose new album 2020 Vision is released next month.

Finally, Robin talks about her time at Bristol24/7 before she moves to Oxford.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9252008 Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100 2287 full false Episode 19: Maria Connolly, Louise Mitchell, Montpelier High School and the Gas Girls Episode 19: Maria Connolly, Louise Mitchell, Montpelier High School and the Gas Girls Ian Downs and Martin Booth present this week's podcast from the foyer of the Bristol Beacon, where they are joined by chief exec Louise Mitchell.

Maria Connolly from TLT Solicitors talks to Bristol24/7 reporter Safiya Bashir ahead of the Bristol24/7 Presents event: How Bristol can become the first net-zero city. Maria will be on the panel alongside experts from Future Leap, Global Goals Centre and Black & Green ambassadors.

Also on this episode are Montpelier High School principal Kerry McCullough and three students to talk about the school's new name, and Bristol Rovers Women's players Poppy Warren and Annys Turner look forward to their new season.

]]> Ian Downs and Martin Booth present this week's podcast from the foyer of the Bristol Beacon, where they are joined by chief exec Louise Mitchell.

Maria Connolly from TLT Solicitors talks to Bristol24/7 reporter Safiya Bashir ahead of the Bristol24/7 Presents event: How Bristol can become the first net-zero city. Maria will be on the panel alongside experts from Future Leap, Global Goals Centre and Black & Green ambassadors.

Also on this episode are Montpelier High School principal Kerry McCullough and three students to talk about the school's new name, and Bristol Rovers Women's players Poppy Warren and Annys Turner look forward to their new season.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9200763 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0100 2070 full false Episode 18: Castle Park View, Vaulted Chambers Cafe, love songs and The Mount Without Episode 18: Castle Park View, Vaulted Chambers Cafe, love songs and The Mount Without In this week's episode, Ian Downs meets some of the Bristol24/7 team at our office in the Paintworks.

We also hear from Nick Thursby, the architect behind Castle Park View, the city's tallest residential building; Jayne Grocock, who has helped open the new Vaulted Chambers Cafe; Mayfest's Matthew Austin asks the city for love songs as part of Action Hero's Oh Europa; and a group of former Year Six pupils talk about their new photography exhibition in The Mount Without.

]]> In this week's episode, Ian Downs meets some of the Bristol24/7 team at our office in the Paintworks.

We also hear from Nick Thursby, the architect behind Castle Park View, the city's tallest residential building; Jayne Grocock, who has helped open the new Vaulted Chambers Cafe; Mayfest's Matthew Austin asks the city for love songs as part of Action Hero's Oh Europa; and a group of former Year Six pupils talk about their new photography exhibition in The Mount Without.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9170804 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100 2342 full false Episode 17: Wapping Wharf special Episode 17: Wapping Wharf special To mark five years of Wapping Wharf, we visit some of the traders who are part of the community. 

Bristol24/7's roving reporter Robin Connolly talks to developer Stuart Hatton, Little Victories manager Gary Roper, Pigsty co-founder Olly Kohn, The Cider Box owner Dan Heath, Jigaraki head chef Ben O'Neil, Every Good Thing's Caroline Gilmartin, Frankly shop owner Helen Symonds, Mokoko's Katie Kaye, Bertha's Pizza co-owner Graham Faragher and Bristol Cheesemonger founder Rosie Morgan. 

Vanguard project director Mary McCarthy also tells Martin Booth about the street art exhibition currently on display just a stone's throw from Wapping Wharf at M Shed.

]]> To mark five years of Wapping Wharf, we visit some of the traders who are part of the community. 

Bristol24/7's roving reporter Robin Connolly talks to developer Stuart Hatton, Little Victories manager Gary Roper, Pigsty co-founder Olly Kohn, The Cider Box owner Dan Heath, Jigaraki head chef Ben O'Neil, Every Good Thing's Caroline Gilmartin, Frankly shop owner Helen Symonds, Mokoko's Katie Kaye, Bertha's Pizza co-owner Graham Faragher and Bristol Cheesemonger founder Rosie Morgan. 

Vanguard project director Mary McCarthy also tells Martin Booth about the street art exhibition currently on display just a stone's throw from Wapping Wharf at M Shed.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9135210 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0100 2293 full false Episode 16: Courtney Stapleton and Emmanuel Kojo, Patch de Salis, and Simran Jhamat Episode 16: Courtney Stapleton and Emmanuel Kojo, Patch de Salis, and Simran Jhamat Courtney Stapleton and Emmanuel Kojo play Belle and Beast in Disney's Beauty and the Beast now on stage at the Bristol Hippodrome. They are joined on this week's podcast by filmmaker Patch de Salis and Bristol City Women's midfielder Simran Jhamat.

]]> Courtney Stapleton and Emmanuel Kojo play Belle and Beast in Disney's Beauty and the Beast now on stage at the Bristol Hippodrome. They are joined on this week's podcast by filmmaker Patch de Salis and Bristol City Women's midfielder Simran Jhamat.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9091334 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100 1811 full false Episode 15: K*Ners, Roger Wade and Lynsey Bugg Episode 15: K*Ners, Roger Wade and Lynsey Bugg In episode 15 of the Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast, Bristol hip-hop legend K*Ners speaks to Safiya Bashir about his amazing career in the music industry; BoxPark founder, Roger Wade, talks to Martin Booth about his new concept BoxHall opening on Welsh Back in 2022; and Robin Connolly joins Bristol Zoo curator of mammals, Lynsey Bugg, to celebrate the first birthday of hand-reared gorilla, Hasani.

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]]> In episode 15 of the Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast, Bristol hip-hop legend K*Ners speaks to Safiya Bashir about his amazing career in the music industry; BoxPark founder, Roger Wade, talks to Martin Booth about his new concept BoxHall opening on Welsh Back in 2022; and Robin Connolly joins Bristol Zoo curator of mammals, Lynsey Bugg, to celebrate the first birthday of hand-reared gorilla, Hasani.

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]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9056929 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0100 2443 full false Episode 14: Luke Jerram, Natalie Fey and Getting Up To Stuff Episode 14: Luke Jerram, Natalie Fey and Getting Up To Stuff Episode 14 of the Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast sees Luke Jerram talk to Robin Connolly about his inflatable sculpture of the moon now on display at Bristol Cathedral, Natalie Fey from the SS Great Britain tells Ian Downs about the new Iron Island exhibition, and Martin Booth meets Getting Up To Stuff, the artist behind a number of mysterious artworks that have appeared across Bristol.

]]> Episode 14 of the Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast sees Luke Jerram talk to Robin Connolly about his inflatable sculpture of the moon now on display at Bristol Cathedral, Natalie Fey from the SS Great Britain tells Ian Downs about the new Iron Island exhibition, and Martin Booth meets Getting Up To Stuff, the artist behind a number of mysterious artworks that have appeared across Bristol.

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-9037459 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100 2660 full false Episode 12a: Darran McLaughlin, Ken Macharia & Meg Houghton Gilmour Episode 12a: Darran McLaughlin, Ken Macharia & Meg Houghton Gilmour Bookhaus manager Darran McLaughlin talks to Robin Connolly about the opening of the new Wapping Wharf bookshop, rugby player Ken Macharia recounts to Ellie Pipe his winning fight with the Home Office, and Bristol24/7 Membership & Marketing Manager Meg Houghton Gilmour speaks to Downsy about her new role

]]> Bookhaus manager Darran McLaughlin talks to Robin Connolly about the opening of the new Wapping Wharf bookshop, rugby player Ken Macharia recounts to Ellie Pipe his winning fight with the Home Office, and Bristol24/7 Membership & Marketing Manager Meg Houghton Gilmour speaks to Downsy about her new role

]]> Bristol24/7 Buzzsprout-8984371 Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100 2450 full false Episode 10 - Delroy Hibbert, Don Alexander & Josh Eggleton Episode 10 - Delroy Hibbert, Don Alexander & Josh Eggleton Delroy Hibbert talks to Ellie Pipe about his new charity, Freestyle Bristol; new cabinet member for transport, Don Alexander, speaks to Martin Booth about the challenges of his role; and we visit Team Canteen at Breaking Bread on the Downs with chef Josh Eggleton.

]]> Delroy Hibbert talks to Ellie Pipe about his new charity, Freestyle Bristol; new cabinet member for transport, Don Alexander, speaks to Martin Booth about the challenges of his role; and we visit Team Canteen at Breaking Bread on the Downs with chef Josh Eggleton.

]]> Bristol247 Buzzsprout-8960198 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100 2254 full false Episode 9 - Catherine Withers, Andy Phillips & Ellie Pipe Episode 9 - Catherine Withers, Andy Phillips & Ellie Pipe In this episode of the Behind the Headlines podcast, we hear from Catherine Withers on the fight to save Yew Tree Farm in Bedminster Down, Bristol Temple Meads manager Andy Phillips talks to us from the station roof and Bristol24/7 News Editor Ellie Pipe speaks about her job

]]> In this episode of the Behind the Headlines podcast, we hear from Catherine Withers on the fight to save Yew Tree Farm in Bedminster Down, Bristol Temple Meads manager Andy Phillips talks to us from the station roof and Bristol24/7 News Editor Ellie Pipe speaks about her job

]]> Bristol247 Buzzsprout-8960173 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100 1867 full false Episode 8 - Blud Brothers, Shankari Raj & Stephen Lightbown Episode 8 - Blud Brothers, Shankari Raj & Stephen Lightbown In this week's episode, TikTok sensations the Blud Brothers talk to Ian Downs, architect Shankari Raj tells us about her plans for Eastville Park and poet Stephen Lightbown speaks about his new book, The Last Custodian

]]> In this week's episode, TikTok sensations the Blud Brothers talk to Ian Downs, architect Shankari Raj tells us about her plans for Eastville Park and poet Stephen Lightbown speaks about his new book, The Last Custodian

]]> Bristol247 Buzzsprout-8960166 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100 2327 full false Episode 5: Vindaloo and Fed Episode 5: Vindaloo and Fed Adam Tutton, the chief executive of Bristol Rovers Community Trust, tells the incredible story of his involvement with the release of Vindaloo in 1998. Also on this week's episode is Fed co-owner Charlotte Hawes as the cafe celebrates three years in Bristol.

]]> Adam Tutton, the chief executive of Bristol Rovers Community Trust, tells the incredible story of his involvement with the release of Vindaloo in 1998. Also on this week's episode is Fed co-owner Charlotte Hawes as the cafe celebrates three years in Bristol.

]]> Bristol247 Buzzsprout-8718489 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100 2028 full false Episode 4: Malaika Kegode, Dr Shawn Sobers & Nathan Lee Episode 4: Malaika Kegode, Dr Shawn Sobers & Nathan Lee This week's episode features Malaika Kegode talking about her show Outlier at Bristol Old Vic, Dr Shawn Sobers visits the Colston statue display at M Shed and Hyde & Co's Nathan Lee speaks about the continued challenges for the hospitality industry.

]]> This week's episode features Malaika Kegode talking about her show Outlier at Bristol Old Vic, Dr Shawn Sobers visits the Colston statue display at M Shed and Hyde & Co's Nathan Lee speaks about the continued challenges for the hospitality industry.

]]> Bristol247 Buzzsprout-8718474 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100 1876 full false Episode 3: Carly Heath, Al Doggart & Johnny Palmer Episode 3: Carly Heath, Al Doggart & Johnny Palmer Bristol's nighttime economy adviser Carly Heath is among the guests joining Ian Downs and Martin Booth on the latest episode of the Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast. Carly is interviewed by Bristol24/7 News Editor Ellie Pipe. We hear from Al Doggart about how he helped drag the statue of Edward Colston from its plinth into the docks, and wild swimming advocate Johnny Palmer also takes a dip in the harbour.


]]> Bristol's nighttime economy adviser Carly Heath is among the guests joining Ian Downs and Martin Booth on the latest episode of the Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast. Carly is interviewed by Bristol24/7 News Editor Ellie Pipe. We hear from Al Doggart about how he helped drag the statue of Edward Colston from its plinth into the docks, and wild swimming advocate Johnny Palmer also takes a dip in the harbour.


]]> Bristol247 Buzzsprout-8712074 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100 2379 full false Episode 6: Penfriend, food shopping and stonemasonry Episode 6: Penfriend, food shopping and stonemasonry Martin Booth and Ian Downs once again go behind the headlines. This week, guests are Laura Kidd, aka the musician Penfriend; David Pavon of El Colmado, a shop on Gloucester Road which has been named one of the 50 best food stores in the world; and stonemason Shane Cameron, who is currently hard at work restoring the Bristol Beacon.

]]> Martin Booth and Ian Downs once again go behind the headlines. This week, guests are Laura Kidd, aka the musician Penfriend; David Pavon of El Colmado, a shop on Gloucester Road which has been named one of the 50 best food stores in the world; and stonemason Shane Cameron, who is currently hard at work restoring the Bristol Beacon.

]]> Bristol247 Buzzsprout-8712068 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100 1891 full false Episode 2: The city begins to reopen Episode 2: The city begins to reopen Ian Downs and Martin Booth celebrate Bristol opening back up after lockdown, featuring interviews with Amelia Howarth from We The Curious and Clare Reddington from Watershed.

]]> Ian Downs and Martin Booth celebrate Bristol opening back up after lockdown, featuring interviews with Amelia Howarth from We The Curious and Clare Reddington from Watershed.

]]> Bristol247 Buzzsprout-8712034 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100 2000 full false Episode 1 - local elections special Episode 1 - local elections special Green Party councillor Carla Denyer joins Ian Downs and Martin Booth to talk about the local elections, which saw people in Bristol vote for a new city mayor, metro mayor, councillors and police & crime commissioner. 

]]> Green Party councillor Carla Denyer joins Ian Downs and Martin Booth to talk about the local elections, which saw people in Bristol vote for a new city mayor, metro mayor, councillors and police & crime commissioner. 

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