In the latest installment of Bristol Live's podcast, three of our most senior journalists discuss what the future has in store for them as they leave our newsroom and fly off to pastures new. Education editor Michael Yong is not only leaving Bristol Live, he is leaving the UK and heading back to Singapore, the country where he grew up to take over …

In the latest instalment of Bristol Live's podcast, our reporters discuss how South Bristol’s version of Hollywood is expanding, bumping into Poldark, the closure of one of the city’s most famous clubs and how student flats are taking over the city centre. Politics editor Kate Wilson is up first in the studio to talk about the breaking news this we…

Bristol Live's very own podcast is back with the inside track on what has been a very busy week in the newsroom. Two reporters join host Alex Wood on this week’s episode to discuss the viral sensation that is Bradley Stokes - the local league footballer who plays for namesake Bradley Stoke Town FC - and a hard-hitting new BBC documentary about life…

On this week's show, Bronwen - our brilliant Welsh part-time host - chats to Tom Canning, a member of Reach PLC's central team who has taken a foray into Bristol's newsroom to find out if he's got what it takes to be a local journalist. Tom describes what it was like to be sent out to do his first door-knock and how he has found it learning the rop…

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Bristol Live's very own podcast returns with the latest from inside the newsroom. Host Tristan Cork speaks to two new reporters who have started this week in the Bristol Live newsroom, who have had very different journeys to arrive at their new desks on Monday. First up, Neil Maggs is in the studio to talk about his new role. He's just started as a…

Bristol Live's very own podcast is back with the inside track on what has been a very busy week in the newsroom. Two reporters join host Alex Wood on this week’s episode to discuss the potential closure of one of the city’s most iconic music venues and the shocking findings of a report into Bristol’s “educational inequality crisis”. What’s On write…

Bristol Live's very own podcast returns with the latest from inside the newsroom. Host Tristan Cork speaks to two reporters about their work. First up, in the studio to talk about her work as the North Somerset reporter for Bristol Live and the Bristol Post is Heather Pickstock. Heather has a very different perspective on life as a Bristol Live rep…

Bristol Live's very own podcast returns with the latest from inside the newsroom. Host Krishan Davis speaks to two reporters about some of the biggest stories in the city this week and what made them. First up, Tristan Cork is in the studio to talk about the power of video and how and why we use it in the modern day newsroom following his shocking …

Bristol Live's very own podcast is back with the inside track on what has been a very busy week in the newsroom. We join host Bronwen Weatherby on this week’s episode to welcome Sarah, our newest reporter at Bristol Live. We also talk with Alex Wood about the MetroBus slip road which people are still using despite getting fined and last but not lea…

Bristol Live's very own podcast is back with the inside track on what has been a very busy week in the newsroom. Two reporters join host Alex Wood on this week’s episode to discuss a tipping scandal sweeping the restaurant industry and what happened when a young couple from Bristol went on a date - and ended up making headlines around the world. Ne…

Bristol Live's very own podcast is back with the inside track on what has been a very busy week in the newsroom. Two reporters are in the studio to talk about stories that made news for us, while another talks about how he bizarrely made the news himself. Political reporter Esmé Ashcroft dissects a monumental week in the long-running Bristol Arena …

In the latest instalment of Bristol Live's podcast, our reporters discuss an upcoming festival, the paper's use of social media, and the return of the Great British Bake Off. Entertainment specialist Robin Murray is first up in the studio to preview Downs Festival, which has its third ever edition tomorrow (Saturday, September 1). He tell's guest h…

In this weeks episode, Matt takes the position of 'unexpected host' as planned host Bronwen Weatherby rushed to court to cover a story. Bron interviews Chris Nicholls about his role as video editor and the importance of video in news stories. Next up, Matt chats to Dan, our trends writer, about his role and trending content, what is trending conten…

In this week's episode of the Bristol Live podcast, our journalists look at an upsetting case of Islamophobia that took place on a Bristol bus. Education reporter Michael Yong and content editor Bethan Evans talk to host Alex Ballinger about how the story developed and how much we rely on brave people coming forward to talk. Bethan and Michael also…

In this week's episode of the Bristol Live podcast, we speak to reporter and mum Emma Grimshaw about her experience of breastfeeding. Emma speaks to our reporter Alex Wood who has taken over interviewing duties to hear about life as a mum in Bristol. Then regular host Alex Ballinger returns to hear from education reporter Michael Yong who has been …

This week's episode of the Bristol Live podcast focuses on how our reporters work when big news breaks. Breaking news is always a huge part of the newsroom environment, so reporter Krishan Davis joins us in the studio to explore how we cover major incidents. From road traffic collisions to serious crime or major fires, there is always something hap…

On this week's show Bronwen stands in for Alex and talks to Tristan Cork about Edward Colston. Edward Colston played a huge role in the transatlantic slave trade and so Tristan takes us through a brief history of the merchant and why he is at the centre of a modern day controversy focusing a new plaque which will be placed on his statue. Next, Bron…

On this week's episode of the Bristol Live podcast, we talk to reporter Bronwen Weatherby about the divided response she received to a piece that puts her experience at the forefront. Bron steps into the Inside Bristol Live studio to talk about her article and why she is afraid to cycle in Bristol. Her article triggered a very unexpected response, …

This week on the show, Alex talks to education reporter Michael Yong about the Bristol Real Schools Guide. Michael explains what it is, how it's put together and how to parents can use the guide most effectively. Michael is passionate about education and does great work to help parents and families across the city with his reporting, so it's great …

On this week's episode of the Bristol Live podcast, we welcome our what's on team into the studio to talk about one of the biggest events of the year - the St Paul's Carnival 2018. This year marks the return of the huge celebration of Afro-Carribean culture and it's contribution to Bristol leave after a number of years. Entertainment writers Grace …

On this week's show, Alex talks to digital editor Luke Beardsworth about ticket touts and secondary ticket sites like Viagogo. Luke and Alex discuss why reselling gig tickets at an inflated prices is allowed and why little is being done to change it. Then we have political editor Esme Ashcroft, who joins the show to discuss the seemingly endless Br…

This week's episode of the Bristol Live podcast takes you deeper into an investigation of animal cruelty at a South Gloucestershire farm. Reporter Tristan Cork has been exploring how a farmowner spent years inflicting cruel practices on animals she owned and why the authorities were unable to act. Tristan has been covering a recent court case focus…

On this week's show Alex chats to What's On reporter Robin Murray about a bizarre sight he witnessed at a rave in Bristol. Robin tells us how the story quickly went national and how he tracked down the mystery reader raver involved. Then Alex has a chat with senior reporter and mum-of-two, Emma Grimshaw about something close to her heart. Emma rece…

This week Alex Wood (@MrAlexWood) takes on the hosting duties as Alex Ballinger (@AMBhack) is away on holiday! We still have a fantastic episode for you. Alex talks with Business Editor Hannah Baker, about what it is like to write for businesses, working across print and digital, Hannah is possible the last journalist in the room that writes for bo…

On this week's episode, Alex talks with digital editor Luke Beardsworth about what his job entails, how he got started in journalism and the age old issue of clickbait. Luke explains the importance of reporters being ingrained in their communities and, taking criticism from readers, and 'trending content'. Also on the show, Tristan Cork explains hi…

In this week's episode, Alex covers some important topics. First up he talks to Sian David, who is Head of Print at the Bristol Post. They discuss how Sian's job has changed over the years and why the newspaper is still so important in the digital world. It's a fascinating conversation about how local news works in 2018 and well worth a listen. Nex…

This week on the show, we talk to reporter Robin Murray about a feature he is working on based on characters in the city we all know and love. Robin talks us through why he decided to write a feature celebrating these memorable personalities, he tells us what has been like to meet and chat to these characters, and discusses his future ambitions for…

This week's episode of the Bristol Live podcast explores diversity in Bristol with reporter Tristan Cork and how the 'Year of Change' campaign can help improve inequality in the city. Inside Bristol Live, a weekly podcast brought to you by reporters in your local newsroom, investigates the biggest stories happening in your area with interviews from…

This week's headline story is from education reporter Michael Yong, who has launched a hugely important project to track the number of homeless people who die on the streets of Bristol. Working with a national journalism organisation, Michael tells me why the project is so important and speaks about his own experiences volunteering to help the home…

This week, Bristol Live reporter Alex Wood talks me through the difficult subject of reporting on deaths and inquests. His first-hand experience really shows the personal and professional dilemmas reporters face when approaching bereaved families. Grace Earl from the What's On team then takes a look at a problem that might seem small to many, but i…

This week Bristol Live reporter Tristan Cork talks me through the catalogue of delays and mistakes plaguing the city's ambitious MetroBus transport project. Then fellow reporter Joe Smith discusses his coverage of the notorious bike gangs and explains how he fell victim to them on his first day in Bristol. And finally political reporter Esme Ashcro…

This week’s debut episode features interviews from Bristol Live Editor Mike Norton (@Bristol_editor) who talks us through the name-change from the Bristol Post to Bristol Live. Then I talk with education reporter Michael Yong (@MichaelYong ) about a council scandal that left a family living in a hotel room for years. Last but not least, I chat with…