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Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 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.
2023-11-0323 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 95: What Does Normal Look Like? With Colin Moody and Tom WhitsonIn 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.
2023-10-2725 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 94: Jenny Urquhart, 'Normal for Hartcliffe' and Palestine solidarity rallyIn 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.
2023-10-2024 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 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.
2023-10-1322 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 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.
2023-09-2244 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesInside Bristol’s first carbon neutral podcast studioThis episode is sponsored by Future LeapSustainable 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...
2023-09-1907 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 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?
2023-08-2138 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 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.
2023-07-2455 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 89: The programme helping Bristol's young people achieve their dreamsThe 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.
2023-07-1424 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 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.
2023-07-0657 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 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...
2023-06-1928 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 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.
2023-06-1221 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 85: Bristol's first and only queer security firmPHAT 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.
2023-05-3024 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 84: A harbour swimming specialThe 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.
2023-04-2731 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 83: LaToyah McAllister-Jones on the return of St Paul's CarnivalSt 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.
2023-04-1427 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 82: The team behind Rain Dogs on filming in BristolRain 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.
2023-03-3113 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 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.
2023-03-2418 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 80: Deconstructing Bristol's colonial historyA 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.
2023-03-0335 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 79: Author Emily Koch on Bristol's burgeoning literary sceneEmily 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.
2023-02-2342 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 78: Practicing yoga with puppies in BristolYoga 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 int...
2023-01-0441 minBristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 77: The truth behind Bristol's infamous urban legendsDid 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 pu...
2022-12-2240 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 76: The role of climate anxiety in BristolClimate 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.
2022-12-1926 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 75: From Timbuktu to the O2 - A for Alpha is taking the DJ scene by stormA 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.
2022-12-1040 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 74: Hart's Bakery celebrates 10 years at Temple MeadsHart'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.
2022-12-0231 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 73: Overcoming barriers to Bristol's parksIn 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.
2022-11-2527 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 72: Rising rents and rejection: The struggle of Bristol's LGBTQ+ youthIn 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.
2022-11-1822 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 71: Life on Bristol's last remaining working farmDating 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".
2022-11-1425 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 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".
2022-11-0432 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 69: The future of food distribution with Fareshare SW's new CEOGene 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.
2022-10-2830 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 68: Exploring the crisis of masculinity, race, identity and moreAn 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.
2022-10-2141 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 67: Bristol’s first female reggae dub sound systemIn 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.
2022-10-1432 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 66: The cost of childcare crisis uncoveredEpisode 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...
2022-09-3048 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 65: The summers of our future: A climate & sustainability specialEpisode 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.
2022-09-2331 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 64: Exploring Bristol's Sustainable Fashion WeekIn 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.
2022-09-2022 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 63: Behind the scenes on film inspired by 1980s HartcliffeWill 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.
2022-09-0633 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 62: The first whisky made in Bristol for 80 yearsAt 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.
2022-08-2920 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 61: Crisis in the hospitality industry uncoveredThis 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.
2022-08-1827 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 60: A Balloon Fiesta specialIn 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.
2022-08-1220 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 59: A People's Archive of Stokes CroftIn 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.
2022-08-0431 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 58: Protests in BristolThe 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.
2022-07-191h 00
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 57: Amélie and Chloe on the fate of Bristol's strip clubsIn 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.
2022-07-0422 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 56: the future of Wapping WharfWapping 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.
2022-06-2445 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 55: Your questions to the boss of First BusFirst Bus managing director Doug Claringbold asks Bristol24/7 readers' questions, posed by Bristol24/7 Deputy Editor, Ellie Pipe.
2022-06-1946 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 54: Josh Eggleton and behind the scenes at the EatDrink24/7 launch partyIn 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.
2022-06-1434 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 53: Aisha Thomas on why representation mattersThis 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.
2022-05-3028 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 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...
2022-05-2120 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 51: Bulrush owner George Livesey thinks Bristol's restaurant scene has lost its buzzGeorge 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.
2022-05-1437 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 50: Mayoral referendum result, Mario Saeed & Paul HassanIn 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.
2022-05-0738 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 49: Edible Bristol, the links between Bristol and Dublin, and a journalism first for Bristol24/7Bristol24/7 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...
2022-04-3035 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 48: Moses McKenzieMoses 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...
2022-04-2442 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 47: Clifton Suspension Bridge vaults, Wake The Tiger, Desmond Brown and the Easter GardenThis 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...
2022-04-1638 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 46: Mary Page, Bristol Bears Women and Feel FitIn 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.
2022-04-0844 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 45: Duncan McKellar, Dale Benkenstein and inside the Grosvenor HotelDuncan 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.
2022-04-0246 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 44: Charlotte Philby, James Koch, Laura Lewis-Pool & Carly HeathIan 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...
2022-03-2546 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 43: Emma Harvey, Luke Daniels & Ola PorosloBristol24/7 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.
2022-03-1935 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 42: Jon Kay and Kate AlexIn 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.
2022-03-1152 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 41: Refugee Women of Bristol, Professor Daniela Schmidt, Tegan Vincent-Cooke & Kaz SelfFor 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 th...
2022-03-0445 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 40: Big Issue eBikes, Alison Bevan & Charlie WattsRWA 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.
2022-02-2840 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 39: Marc Skinner, Meg Houghton-Gilmour and Issy PackerCommunity 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.
2022-02-1846 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 38: Ade Williams, Maria Connolly & Pam BarbatoBedminster'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.
2022-02-1332 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 37: Kid Carpet & Tom MorrisKid 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.
2022-02-051h 05
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 36: Maybe Paints, Orchard Street community opera and Mila PlantsMaybe 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.
2022-01-2941 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 35: Joe Sims, Aisha Ali, and Mohamed and Marwan El ShorbagyFrom 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.
2022-01-2141 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 34: Lawrence Hoo, Aine Morris and Zoe Fielden-StewartAs 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.
2022-01-1450 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 33: Colston 4 found not guiltyIn 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.
2022-01-071h 02
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 32: Mayoral referendum debateThis 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 i...
2021-12-1744 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 31: Simi Pam, Insane Root and Charles Wesley's HouseBristol 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.
2021-12-1055 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 30: Figure of Speech, Kofo Ajala, Scarlet Lantern and Allure Lash LoungeIn 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.
2021-12-031h 00
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 29: Artist Residence, Storysmith, Interculture and Bristol BooksIn 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.
2021-11-2652 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 28: Abi Clarke, Big Jeff, Bristol Zoo and MottliHenbury'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...
2021-11-1852 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 27: Food and drink special ft. Casamia, Square Food Foundation, Better Food and Berthas PizzaIan 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.
2021-11-121h 05
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 26: Jonathan Dimbleby, Alfresco Disco, Poku Osei and JP Van HooverA 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...
2021-11-0455 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 25: Dark CloudIn 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.
2021-10-2920 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 24: The Longest Johns, Working Class Writers Festival and Black History MonthOn 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.
2021-10-2251 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 23: RTiiiKA, Freddy and Nessa Bird, and Olivia TrippThis 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...
2021-10-1439 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 22: Stephen Merchant and The Outlaws cast, Bristol's new 'doughnut quarter', and a trip to TrinityIt'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...
2021-10-0740 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 21: Lady Nade, student life and pop-up parkletsThis 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.
2021-10-0136 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 20: Full Court Press, Grease at Bristol Hippodrome and Kiss Me Killer's Cat O'SheaIan 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.
2021-09-2438 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 19: Maria Connolly, Louise Mitchell, Montpelier High School and the Gas GirlsIan 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...
2021-09-1534 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 18: Castle Park View, Vaulted Chambers Cafe, love songs and The Mount WithoutIn 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.
2021-09-1039 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 17: Wapping Wharf specialTo 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 fr...
2021-09-0338 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 16: Courtney Stapleton and Emmanuel Kojo, Patch de Salis, and Simran JhamatCourtney 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.
2021-08-2630 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 15: K*Ners, Roger Wade and Lynsey BuggIn 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.If you enjoy listening to our podcasts, sign up to support our independent journalism here:https://my.bristol247.com/join/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=membership
2021-08-1940 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 14: Luke Jerram, Natalie Fey and Getting Up To StuffEpisode 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.
2021-08-1644 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 12a: Darran McLaughlin, Ken Macharia & Meg Houghton GilmourBookhaus 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
2021-08-0640 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 8 - Blud Brothers, Shankari Raj & Stephen LightbownIn 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
2021-08-0238 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 9 - Catherine Withers, Andy Phillips & Ellie PipeIn 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
2021-08-0231 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 10 - Delroy Hibbert, Don Alexander & Josh EggletonDelroy 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.
2021-08-0237 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 5: Vindaloo and FedAdam 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.
2021-06-1733 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 4: Malaika Kegode, Dr Shawn Sobers & Nathan LeeThis 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.
2021-06-1731 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 3: Carly Heath, Al Doggart & Johnny PalmerBristol'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.
2021-06-1639 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 1 - local elections specialGreen 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.
2021-06-1632 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 2: The city begins to reopenIan 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.
2021-06-1633 min
Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 6: Penfriend, food shopping and stonemasonryMartin 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.
2021-06-1631 min