Inside Bristol Live

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 is actually a big concern for independent businesses - no shows at restaurants. She talks me through the issue of customers booking tables and failing to show up, and the impact it has on restaurant owners. Finally, reporter Krishan Davis looks at the bizarre tale of Bristol's van dwellers - the people living in vehicles parked at the side of the road. He talks about the genuine reasons people have for living in vans and some of the problems it can cause. You can follow the journalists featured in this episode on twitter: Alex Wood - @MrAlexWood Grace Earl - @gracejtearl Krishan Davis - @Krishan_Davis Stories included in this episode: No-show wars continue as Bristol's Pasta Loco calls out booked table with the sassiest of tweets 'She was the most beautiful soul' - Friends pay touching tribute to Bristol woman who took her own life People living in vans on streets of Easton clash with neighbours at heated meeting New episode every Friday. Follow us on Twitter @IBLpodcast and host Alex Ballinger on @ambhack. Produced by Matt Aldus (@mattaldus) For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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 Ashcroft investigates Bristol City Council's new plans to use council housing to tackle the housing crisis. Stories included in this episode: Three years after Metrobus M2 work started it's delayed again because bus wheels do not fit guide rails Here’s how many stolen bikes police have recovered in the last 12 months Bristol City Council ‘turning the tide’ and building more council houses New episode every Friday. Follow us on Twitter @IBLpodcast and host Alex Ballinger on @ambhack. Produced by Matt Aldus (@mattaldus) For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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 Bronwen Weatherby (@BronWeatherby) who has been investigating unscrupulous restaurant tipping practices in Bristol. Stories included in this episode: What is Bristol Live? Council failings leave family living in hotel room for three years This Bristol restaurant’s tipping policy forces waiting staff to ‘pay to work’ New episode every Friday. Follow us on Twitter @IBLpodcast and host Alex Ballinger on @ambhack. Produced by Matt Aldus (@mattaldus) For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy