Former deputy editor @Bristol247. Eternally optimistic the sun will be shining. All views are my own. She/her

Joined October 2013
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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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7 Aug 2024
"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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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 bristol247.com/food-and-drin…
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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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13 May 2024
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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13 May 2024
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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13 May 2024
.@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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13 May 2024
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 bristol247.com/news-and-feat…
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11 May 2024
"Cease fire now" - people march through the centre of Bristol in support of Palestinians
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11 May 2024
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 bristol247.com/news-and-feat…
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8 May 2024
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 bristol247.com/news-and-feat…
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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. bristol247.com/news-and-feat…
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18 Apr 2024
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 👇 bristol247.com/news-and-feat…
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18 Apr 2024
"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 bristol247.com/news-and-feat…

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16 Apr 2024
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
Bristol24/7 x Bristol Cable x Epigram. Brilliant to see!
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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 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/inside-th…
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