Ellie Pipe
@eekpipe
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Former deputy editor @Bristol247. Eternally optimistic the sun will be shining. All views are my own. She/her
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Joined October 2013
Veronica White, a student, grew up in the Netherlands. After moving to the UK, Veronica was initially daunted by riding UK roads.
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Sustrans are the custodians of the #NationalCycleNetwork and we’re celebrating its impact on communities and individuals across the country 👨👨👧👧 The Network is for everyone - and it's not just for cycling 🚴♀️ 🚶♀️ 👩🦽 Look out for more over the coming months 💗 #LittleRedSign
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A week on from our Cycling Opportunity launch, today sees the launch of our Residential Cycle Parking report, generously funded by @cyclehoop 📷 Graham Read
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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
It took a lot of courage to write this but I won't back down because words are much better way to convey what one wants to say than violence. Never have and never will be a by stander to violence.
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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 https://t.co/9fb8AZkjeC
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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 🍴🎉
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.@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.”
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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
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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"
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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 https://t.co/y7zxP2oxrb
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Examining the impact of the city's homelessness crisis
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"Cease fire now" - people march through the centre of Bristol in support of Palestinians
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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 https://t.co/jnjk3iuogJ
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The metro mayor will stand in the North East Somerset & Hanham constituency
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The latest in the constantly flooded underpass debacle https://t.co/XGTzOI5f20
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Pedestrians and cyclists regularly have to make their way through deep, smelly water
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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 https://t.co/PDPB2aA7xs
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Bristol’s communities are working on the frontline of a battle against youth violence
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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. https://t.co/Q2qZn5FX7O
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“Systemic change comes from looking at inequality” - Martin Bisp
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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 👇 https://t.co/lr5IpzLaVI
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We are seeking a motivated journalist to join our small, dedicated team
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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
https://t.co/ctiVYcPIuY
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Campaigners are launching a charter they hope will be a catalyst for transforming the river
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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
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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 👇 https://t.co/zDklpB2zf6
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Join leading figures from local & national media at Watershed for panel discussions & workshops aimed at journalists of the future.
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