Martin Booth
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Mersina & Lois' dad. Jo's husband. Writer, tour guide and @Bristol247 Editor. Bristol Bears, Gas Girls & Watford fan. Usually on a bicycle.
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Historic scenes in Bristol as protesters kneel on the neck of the toppled statue of Edward Colston for eight minutes.
#blacklivesmatter
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Speeches are taking place on the plinth where Colston’s statue used to stand before protesters pulled it down earlier today.
#blacklivesmatter
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This is the current scene next to the plinth on which Colston’s statue stood until earlier today.
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I went on a pilgrimage to Bristol Airport’s world famous multi-faith area
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This is the same house. Don’t you just love Bristol’s topography?
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A new plaque has been installed at the spot where the Colston statue was thrown into the harbour. The plaque was commissioned by a group of ‘guerrilla historians’, designed by artist John Packer and features part of a poem by Vanessa Kisuule.
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BREAKING: A jury at Bristol Crown Court has found the Colston 4 not guilty
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You certainly get back when told to by a police officer with a barking dog
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At the beginning of this year there was no way that I would have felt comfortable cycling with my five- and nine-year-old daughters from Hotwells to St Paul’s.
@BristolCouncil
, keep up the great work encouraging cycling and do please make these pop-up lanes permanent.
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Every so often I remember that the Harbourside multi-storey car park has miniature ladders, doors and walkways for mice.
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This is appalling. Jack Rawlins, 30, of Raleigh Rd had a previous caution for an attack on a cyclist. In this incident in Bedminster, he drove into the 56-year-old cyclist twice, punched him in the face, knocked him unconscious & drove off. Surely this deserves a prison sentence?
Jack Rawlins was given a suspended jail sentence for this assault on a cyclist in Bristol.
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This morning was the highest high tide I have seen in Bristol for many a year
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I’ve been on a hunt this morning for Bristol’s worst bike lane. This is a classic of the genre. 🌳🚴♀️
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The sculpture of Jen Reid was removed from Colston’s plinth this morning by Bristol City Council.
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Bristol mayor Marvin Rees: “Bristol has a clear transport hierarchy which prioritises pedestrians and then cyclists.”
Bristol:
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Somebody has written pi to almost 100 decimal places in the Bearpit and I am so appreciative of that mathematical graffiti.
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An ‘All Lives Matter’ protest is currently taking place around the Cenotaph.
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Absolute scenes on Good Morning Britain this morning. It takes Bristol’s own Alex Beresford to call him out for his comments about Meghan and Harry
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A candlelit vigil is taking place on College Green tonight to remember Brianna Ghey
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College Green: bit muddy but not a single piece of litter.
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The pub formerly known as the Colston Arms - now temporarily called Ye Olde Pubby McDrunkface - is looking for suggestions for a new name.
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Every time I see this map of Bristol's tramway network in the 1900s, I let out a silent scream
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What an amazing tribute to DJ Derek now finished in Eastville
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Absolutely tragic and heartbreaking news from this morning. There should be no reason at all in a modern city for a cyclist to be forced to share the road with a lorry.
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The Chocolate Path is open. I repeat: the Chocolate Path is open. It has been closed since 2017. Sometimes, dreams do come true. 🍫
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David Tennant spotted as Doctor Who films in the Old City
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“Please work hard. Please aim high. Please don’t let anyone put you off.” This new laptop was donated anonymously to Cotham School today with an inspiring note attached.
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'Don't become the story' is an old journalistic adage. What happened to me this morning, however, needs to be told.
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Bristol docks have turned into a black & white movie this morning
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Buckle up for a thread about a unique pub. 🍻
The Kings Head, which has been shut since the start of the pandemic, is the only Bristol pub recognised as being of national importance in Camra’s Heritage Listed Interior and has got some of the oldest bar fittings of any UK pub
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Until I can cycle safely across Bristol with my eight-year-old daughter, I shall not stop banging on about the need for segregated cycle lanes
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In a production error in the Bristol24/7 newsletter, a sub-head from yesterday remained on a story today about our deputy mayor. Thanks to everyone for pointing out the mistake & apologies to Craig Cheney whose departure is not long-awaited nor will be accompanied by a brass band
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RIP Roy Hackett, a pioneer and an inspiration in so many ways. He helped lead the Bristol bus boycott in 1963 and was one of the founders of St Paul’s Carnival.
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Just two weeks ago, I wrote a story about how demolition of the former Co-Op funeral parlour in Redfield was now illegal. Tonight, it has gone up in flames.
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@MeirionTweets
On closer investigation, I deduced that a meditating Buddhist and a prostrate Muslim would easily be able to leave room for an incense-swing Christian, but only if a Jedi protected the interior from inclement weather
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A protest by strippers took place on College Green this afternoon. They say that around 100 jobs are at risk if the city council bans sexual entertainment venues from the city.
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This is so sad to watch. One of Bristol’s most beautiful trees, a majestic weeping willow near Temple Meads, is being chopped down this morning.
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Sixteen-year-old Luke Wheaton, who died in the Avonmouth explosion this week, was a season ticket holder at Bristol City. A shirt with his name on has been placed in the Section 82 singing section of the ground today, with players wearing black armbands in his memory.
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That’s the ‘C’ removed on the soon-to-be renamed Colston Tower.
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The Bristol bus boycott of 1963 is among the winning designs for a new stained glass window at St Mary Redcliffe church. One of Ealish Swift's four panels shows Jesus among the protesters. The panels will replace ones that were dedicated to Edward Colston.
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Unanimous support from councillors for a 4,000-seater Sports & Convention Centre next to Ashton Gate; as well as a hotel; a multi-storey car park; residential and office space; retail shops and gym.
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Protesters removed by riot police from a peaceful protest on College Green are now in a stand-off with officers on foot and horseback on Deanery Road
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Overheard on Pero’s Bridge:
“Jamie, I know that you’re going to propose to me. Please don’t propose to me here. If you propose to me here, I’ll smack you in the face.”
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BREAKING NEWS: Police have apprehended two people in the Galleries in connection with missing eight-year-old Tillie from Bedminster
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Doesn’t get much more Bristol than Danny Nedelko from Heavy Lungs joining Idles on stage at the Downs Festival for ’Danny Nedelko’.
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A sadly all too familiar sight after a sunny weekend Come on, Bristol. We’re better than this.
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‘In spite of it all, life is beautiful’. Positivity first thing on a Tuesday morning courtesy of
@idlesband
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Hallelujah! Cycle lanes in Bristol don’t have to be invisible.
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The windows of at least nine cars in Rupert Street car park have been smashed by rioters
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The demolition of Blue Mountain has revealed a new view of this part of the Full Moon. Laying claim to be one of Bristol’s oldest pubs, there is believed to have been an inn of some sort on this site, on the main road from Bristol to Gloucester, from as early as the 13th century.
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Protesters are lying down on College Green with their hands behind their back for eight minutes.
#BlackLivesMatter
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By my calculations this is the 15th ‘kill the bill’ protest in Bristol. People have been gathering on College Green before a march around the city centre starts at 3pm.
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I shall never get tired of this cycle ride to school with my littlest daughter
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Bristol needs to build more homes, not protect the view of cranes
How could anyone with an iota of empathy for Bristol think that these 9 and 11 storey blocks behind the iconic listed cranes
@mshedbristol
are acceptable? The current Labour mayor and administration supports this destruction of our historic skyline - use your vote wisely!
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It’s a musical start to today’s ‘kill the bill’ protest as people begin to gather on College Green
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Bristol’s Clean Air Zone will undoubtedly be an inconvenience for many drivers. But there are areas of our city centre that have illegal levels of air pollution. A little inconvenience pales into insignificance against the need for cleaner air.
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: we are so fortunate in Bristol to have so many wonderful independent bookshops. Explore them all on May 13 as part of Bristol Walkfest and get 10% off book purchases.
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Astonishing scenes at the top of Elm Lane off Whiteladies Road. I think I would be scratching my head too. 📸
@archet01
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The excellent new segregated cycle lane across Bristol Bridge is now open and it’s exactly the sort of safe cycling infrastructure that our city desperately needs. Let’s hope it can soon continue along Victoria Street towards Temple Meads.
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Them: hire scooters shouldn’t be allowed to be parked on pavements
Cars:
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Living my best life this morning at the front of the bus.
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Some areas of the Floating Harbour have frozen over this morning
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How's this for dedication? A Bristol City fan from New Zealand has spent 800 hours painting the club's most famous moments.
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I thought my bike was stolen a couple of weeks ago. Yesterday I found it still locked where I had evidently left it a few hundred yards away. I now have two bikes. Moral of the story: remember where you park.
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First job of the day. ‘Prince Andrew is a sweaty nonce’. ‘Boris is binbag’
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Low-traffic neighbourhoods halve road injuries, eliminate rat-running, reduce pollution even at boundaries and reduce street crime (credit:
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Forget the burning police vans for a moment. A hot air balloon floating serenely across the sky is the true sight of Bristol.
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What an absolute disgrace. Open to pedestrians & cyclists.’ But where can I now park my 4x4? Bloody clean air zealots!
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And in the best news ever, this unique pub is being reopened next month by Kelly and Bob of Good Chemistry. See you in the tramcar bar for a pint of mild!
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BREAKING PEDESTRIANISATION NEWS: Chandos Road could be the next street in Bristol to be pedestrianised. It is hoped that the success of the pedestrianisation of Cotham Hill - which will now be made permanent - can be replicated here.
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An immaculate minute’s silence and rendition of God Save the King at Ashton Gate
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This morning is the maiden flight of a special shaped hot air balloon of Wallace & Gromit’s Moon Rocket - raising money for the Grand Appeal
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I’ve only just spotted that Colston Street in BS1 has been renamed ‘Floyd Street’.
#blacklivesmatter
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A very moving moment on College Green as Ukrainians in Bristol sing their national anthem. 🇺🇦
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There’s an unusual destination for buses from the centre today.
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This is brilliant news and a valuable lesson of what can be achieved elsewhere across Bristol, with businesses working together to call for change:
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For ten years, I have been wanting Jim’ll Paint It to design a cover for Bristol24/7 magazine. For our tenth anniversary, it has happened! Featuring Brunel and Maya Jama racing on e-scooters, referee Jayde Adams, not one but two Jeffs, and the start of Bristol’s underground.
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Major fire tonight at the former Grosvenor hotel opposite Temple Meads
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Can anyone in Bristol imagine driving to Glastonbury to test their eyesight? That is the equivalent distance as from Durham to Barnard Castle.
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Quite a sight on the Floating Harbour as Luke Jerram’s Moon is inflated on water for the first time.
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