Bristol: Behind The Headlines

Bristol's nighttime economy adviser Carly Heath is among the guests joining Ian Downs and Martin Booth on the latest episode of the Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast. Carly is interviewed by Bristol24/7 News Editor Ellie Pipe. We hear from Al Doggart about how he helped drag the statue of Edward Colston from its plinth into the docks, and wild swimming advocate Johnny Palmer also takes a dip in the harbour.

Ian Downs and Martin Booth celebrate Bristol opening back up after lockdown, featuring interviews with Amelia Howarth from We The Curious and Clare Reddington from Watershed.

Martin Booth and Ian Downs once again go behind the headlines. This week, guests are Laura Kidd, aka the musician Penfriend; David Pavon of El Colmado, a shop on Gloucester Road which has been named one of the 50 best food stores in the world; and stonemason Shane Cameron, who is currently hard at work restoring the Bristol Beacon.

Green Party councillor Carla Denyer joins Ian Downs and Martin Booth to talk about the local elections, which saw people in Bristol vote for a new city mayor, metro mayor, councillors and police & crime commissioner.