BREAKING: Students have locked and barricaded themselves into Will's Memorial Building. They say they will remain there until the University of Bristol "ends its complicity in genocide"
Hate to be a party pooper but, although its great free events like these can take place, it’s sad to see so much rubbish left over from Castle Park celebrations yesterday 😔 Hats off to
@BristolWaste
teams working hard to clear it all
A small number of Barton House residents are refusing to leave the building as police arrive at the scene. They have been told council officers are removing their belongings
A Reclaim the night march is about to take place in Bristol. Reclaim is an annual campaign against sexual harassment and gender-based violence which sees marchers take to the streets in solidarity. The march begins in Queen Square and ends at the UoB SU
#reclaimthenight
A new billboard has been unveiled on the M32 near Cabot Circus offering a different vision for the area. It’s the work of
@_wearepossible
as part of their car-free campaign.
What do you think?
Beautiful day for a balloon ride, thank you
@WeArePlaster
,
@bristolballoon
and my wonderful pilot, Allie Dunnington (who also happens to hold the women’s world record for the most countries chartered in a balloon!) for such a wonderful morning
“My allotment is my safe space. Gardening helps my mental health. It works wonders. I’ve been a gardener since I was a kid, and I love it.” Alina is one of many growers fighting Bristol City Council's proposals to change how allotments are run
My role is up for grabs as I flee the nest to move up north! 🥹 I cannot recommend this job enough. Hugely rewarding, learned more than I could imagine and our little team are a dream to work with 🧡
I'm writing a story about Bristol's Clean Air Zone and want to hear from you...
- Have you heard about it?
- Have you received a letter yet?
- How do you feel about it?
Comment below or DM me!
Cyclists from the
@bigride4pal
have arrived at the latest pro-Palestine rally in Bristol.📍People are marching from Shahjalal Jame Mosque in Easton to Castle Park today
The owner of the Miss Conduct yacht in Bristol harbour has pleaded guilty to using multiple false identities to exploit his tenants, but incredibly, will not be banned from letting properties in the future
Very excited to be holding this year’s Bristol24/7 Student Guide, fresh off the press indeed! And boy is it making me want to be a student again… Massive thanks to our graphic designer Hannah and the rest of the editorial and sales team for helping to pull this off! 🎉
I visited the skatepark pop up in Cabot Circus yesterday and could have watched the skaters for hours - the turn out really showed how much demand there is for a permanent undercover skatepark in Bristol
Congratulations to the
@wshed
who have been given the illustrious accolade of - wait for it - England Loo of the Year in the Individual Business category at the Loo of the Year awards! Yay to inclusive colourful toilets🚽🌞
Hundreds of children and parents took to the College Green today to deliver a signed letter to Bristol's MPs demanding they call for a ceasefire to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
At a WECA press call where the new TIER e-scooters, e-bikes and cargo bikes are being unveiled. There will be around 4,000 e-scooters in Bristol and 1,500 e-bikes, but only 20 cargo bikes to begin with
Waiting in anticipation for the unveiling of the winning livery on a double decker bus at Lawrence Hill Bus Depot this morning to mark 60 years since the ban on black and Asian drivers was lifted. Follow along to see the unveiling
The team behind Mickey Zoggs and Noods Radio are crowdfunding to buy their building after being given an ultimatum by the landlord. It would be gutting to lose such an important institution like this for Bristol's music scene
I spoke to transport campaigner
@RobBryher
about what a 15-minute city *really* looks like, and what it could mean for Bristol. You can read the feature here 👇
@bristol247
is looking for a News and Business Writer for nine months starting in September. This is an awesome opportunity for any aspiring journalist to get into local news (and work with an awesome team as well 😉)
I had a really interesting chat with CEO Charlee Bennett from
@YourParkBB
for the
@bristol247
Behind the Headlines podcast last week. We explored the barriers disabled people face to Bristol’s parks and how we can change this. Listen to the full ep here:
After a spate of tragic stabbings rocked Bristol earlier this year, how are communities continuing to tackle youth violence against the backdrop of cuts to youth service funding by more than two thirds in ten years?
A judge has rejected the University of Bristol's appeal at Bristol Civil Justice Centre today, against an earlier judgement that it contributed to the death of student Natasha Abrahart in 2018
My feature for the
@bristol247
winter mag is now online. Wrote about the recent flurry of production companies coming to film in Bristol, and whether our city’s film talent are getting a slice of the pie. Thanks to all those who spoke to me for this!
I spoke to Ben Spence, the new head teacher of Montpelier High School, about her ambitions for the school and prepping the next generation of powerful women
Votes are currently being counted for 11 wards across Bristol at City Academy, where I’ll be stationed for the afternoon. Follow along for live updates as the local election results come in! 🗳️
Businesses in Haymarket Walk have essentially been given an eviction notice after plans for two tower blocks on the Premier Inn site were approved last week. Here's a closer look at what's next for the area and the surrounding site
The protest has been organised by human rights advocate and leader of the Bristol for Palestine group Rana Basharat Ali Khanc who has accused the BCC of being biased in their reporting of the Israel-Palestine conflict
🧵I recently interviewed Dr Jessica Moody,
@CleoDanceBaton
and
@kwesi_johnson
about their new app, Decolonising Memory, which hopes to explore sites and landmarks in Bristol which have connections to the histories and legacies of transatlantic enslavement 1/3
I had the pleasure of reviewing Casa - the latest addition to the Sanchez-Iglesias restaurant family - on its opening night. I will now only accept stuffed pasta with two or more fillings.
Read the full review here:
NHS nurses at Southmead Hospital are on strike today over pay and a staffing crisis, as part of the biggest national strike the health service's history
Last year I spoke to director
@DanielTaylor247
about his new BBC comedy drama,
#boarders
, filmed mainly at a private school in Bristol. The show is now available to watch on BBC iPlayer
When I reviewed Pazzo back in September I noticed these photos on the walls. The series, captured by a Pazzo staff member, celebrates the amazing networks that exist within Bristol's hospitality scene
Loved chatting to Ruth Pitter about her MBE, volunteering, the power of theatre and more over tea and cake for our latest Breakfast with Bristol24/7 feature 🍰👇
BREAKING: 🚨 A man has sadly died after been stabbed in St Paul’s this afternoon. A woman has been arrested and a police cordon remains around an area of Grosvenor road
The march is working its way up Park Street, with people chanting “Whose streets? Our streets” and “What do we want? Safe streets. When do we want it? Now”
This admirably honest and in-depth article by
@meghoughtongilm
brilliantly explains the issues surrounding the government’s introduction of calorie labelling
Our work experience this week, George, interviewed the lovely
@davebainuk
and Lorna Harrington about their new mural in Quakers Friars. It's a collaboration with
@aardman
and
@upfest
to celebrate the animation studio's beloved characters. Read more here👇
Great to hear stories from residents about life around Lower Ashley Road before the construction of the M32, and always interesting to see before and after photos of the area you live in
Recently visited a Keep Bristol Moving meeting where residents shared their concerns about the new east Bristol liveable neighbourhood trial. Really interesting insight into why residents objected to the trial and where these objections are coming from
We have T-shirts!
@LucasAntics
@Jimllpaintit
and Turbo Island have designed some awesome limited edition merch for
@bristol247
's 10th anniversary which you can buy over on Shopify. They also feature on the cover of our latest mag, which comes out today!
Keir Starmer is currently delivering his key speech in Bristol ahead of his election campaign this year. He’s promising to clean up politics and crack down on crime
Bristol Cathedral Choir School staff brought their singing skills to the picket line this morning with renditions of 'Hey Mickey' and 'Hey Baby (If You'll be My Girl).
Teachers across the country are striking today for better pay and funding
🌪
@BristolWaste
were out yesterday cleaning graffiti opposite Star & Garter pub in Montpelier. An onlooker said they were just ‘giving graffiti artists a blank canvas’. Thoughts?
For one of my first feature pieces at Bristol24/7, I met with
@BIMM_Institute
's principle, Hannah Phipps and a group of students to discuss what makes this place such a cutting-edge environment to study and create music right now.
"In my hometown, everyone I know and love has lost absolutely everything, and it is really tragic"
Bristol's Ukrainian community gathered today to mark two years since the Russian invasion
📷
@browne_jc
I recently spoke to Bristol cameraman
@VianetDjenguet
about his inspiring new film documenting rangers' efforts to save some of the last silverback gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo 🦍📽️
As the Bristol Beacon prepares for its grand opening tomorrow, here's some fascinating things you may not know about the building's history, featuring fires, wrestling, suffragettes, fascists, and Victorian heating systems
Saddened to be writing this story today. Solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community and I hope that
@AidaHDeeDrag
can continue
@DQSHtweets
without fear of discrimination or abuse.
And more results:
🟢Greens win Eastville with Lorraine Francis and Ed Fraser
🔴Labour win Horfield with Al Al-Maghrabi and Louis Martin
🟢Greens win Lockleaze with Heather Mack and David Wilcox
🔴Labour win Hillfield with Ellie King and Kelvin Blake
I also took a stroll down West Street for our regular high-streets feature, where you can find a new pottery studio, a beloved community centre, vintage shops and a famous Bristol City pub
Good luck to Daniel and Joie who have adorably named their new seafood restaurant, located in the former Only Fools and Horses cafe, after their baby son
You can read the full report here: and if you would like to share your views about how we can make Bristol’s parks more accessible you can take part in Your Park’s survey here:
🏥
@TheBMA
has accused Weston General Hospital of “abusing” a strike deal which saw seven staff return to work during a four-day walk out this week.
The union has asked NHS England to investigate the incident further. Story below👇
And that’s a wrap from me at City Academy folks after the last result of the day here with Labour holding Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston. Head over to
@beardedjourno
’s live coverage and pray for him as he reports on the results at Oasis this evening!