Former deputy editor @Bristol247. Eternally optimistic the sun will be shining. All views are my own. She/her
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"As an immigrant living in the UK, I currently feel fear, anger and disappointment"
This is a brave, poignant and stark account of the very real consequences of anti-immigration rhetoric
I love this ❤️
The story of Afghan Tasty Corner, a little restaurant which quietly opened its doors in January last year and has since grown into a thriving, and essential, community hub
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It’s finally here! I’ve had so much fun writing this year’s EatDrink and I can’t wait for people to read it 🍴🎉
One man I spoke to who has been down on his luck and sofa surfing told me it's an issue that's underreported and "a social crisis that the government don't want to know about it"
I spent an evening with volunteers from @fth_BRISTOL, who are seeing increasing numbers of people in desperate need of food. But I also saw the incredible resilience and sense of community among people facing hardship
.@StMungos outreach workers spoke about the lack of housing that means people can't get off the streets. “One commonality of people we work with is some kind of trauma,” said outreach worker Andy.
“The environment out here is so difficult, it’s dangerous & it takes its toll.”
The Tory government pledged to end rough sleeping by 2024 - yet, against a backdrop of austerity, cuts and cost of living crisis, the situation is worse than ever
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Metro mayor Dan Norris has been selected as Labour's candidate to contest Jacob Rees-Mogg's seat in the upcoming general election - Norris has previously said that, if successful, he will do both jobs concurrently
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The latest in the constantly flooded underpass debacle
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An in-depth look by @miavinesbooth at youth violence in Bristol and those who are working at a grassroots level to tackle and prevent it
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‘We keep talking about a criminal justice problem, but actually it’s a social justice problem.’
Shadow Home Secretary @YvetteCooperMP was in Bristol yesterday to discuss youth violence.
Our CEO Martin Bisp presented challenges & solutions for the city.
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After seven incredible years, I am going to be leaving @bristol247 next month. This means my job - and the chance to work with a wonderful team - is available 👇
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"We hope this can be the start of transforming our engagement with the Avon from one of neglect and exploitation to one of respect and fulfilment" - says @BeccaBlease of @Conham_bathing
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Ellie Pipe retweeted
Thanks @bristol247 for having @TheBristolCable on TWO panels yesterday for their journalism event. Particularly enjoyed my chat with @meghoughtongilm @eekpipe and Amelia Jacob of @EpigramPaper
Today, @bristol247 is hosting a journalism afternoon at @wshed of panel discussions and workshops aimed at aspiring journalists - it's completely free, you just have to register to attend 👇
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