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September 6, 2018 45 mins
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 saga after Mayor Marvin Rees ruled out a city centre concert venue.Esmé talks about exactly what has happened, what will happen next, and how she mentally prepares herself for mammoth shifts.Next Michael Yong speaks candidly to host Krishan Davis about the potentially devastating closure of Bristol's last residential rehabilitation centre, Chandos House.Michael discusses the causes, consquences and how the Chandos House is close to his heart.Our final guest this week is Alex Wood, who talks us through a bizarre experience he had at youth court this week which put his face at the top of a national press news website.Despite seeing the funny side, Alex also discusses the need for training on reporters' rights.If you have ever wished you could take a look inside your local newsroom and meet the team behind the headlines, Bristol Live have launched the perfect podcast for you.Every Friday, Bristol Live will give you an insight into the things happening in your area and give you exclusive access to the team.To listen to the podcast you can click here or alternatively download from wherever you get your podcasts. Just search ‘Inside Bristol Live’.You can also rate, review and subscribe to the podcast to make sure you don’t miss out.For anyone who wants to get in touch you can follow us on Twitter @ILBpodcast.You can rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever else you get your podcasts.Links to this episode's stories:Bristol Arena won't be in the city centreChandos House to closeUsher bids to bar reporter from court - but doesn't know whyIf you'd like to follow us or any of the reporters featured in today's episode, here are the links:Inside Bristol Live: @IBLpodcastHost Krishan Davis: @krishan_davisEsme Ashcroft: @EsmeAshcroftMichael Yong: @Michael_YongAlex Wood: @MrAlexWood For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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