Ellie Pipe

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

[Walk Wheel Cycle Trust @WalkWheelCycleT]

Veronica White, a student, grew up in the Netherlands. After moving to the UK, Veronica was initially daunted by riding UK roads.

[Walk Wheel Cycle Trust @WalkWheelCycleT]

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

[Walk Wheel Cycle Trust @WalkWheelCycleT]

A week on from our Cycling Opportunity launch, today sees the launch of our Residential Cycle Parking report, generously funded by @cyclehoop

📷 Graham Read

[Ellie Pipe @eekpipe]

@karenswaron A brave and beautifully written piece. I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Doing your job isn't easy at the best of times let alone at a time like this, but we need so many more people like you in journalism. Sending love and solidarity ❤️

[Ellie Pipe @eekpipe]

"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

[Karen Johnson @karenswaron]

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.

[Ellie Pipe @eekpipe]

I love this ❤️

[Betty Woolerton @bettywoolerton]

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

[Betty Woolerton @bettywoolerton]

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 🍴🎉

[Ellie Pipe @eekpipe]

@michealdjenkins @bristol247 Thank you, it's been a privilege! I'll still be keeping up with all of the amazing things you do!

[Ellie Pipe @eekpipe]

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

[Ellie Pipe @eekpipe]

@MirandaTheWord @bristol247 Thanks so much, that's really kind of you! I'll still be keeping up with all that goes on and the amazing work that you do 🙂

[Ellie Pipe @eekpipe]

.@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.”

[Ellie Pipe @eekpipe]

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"

[Ellie Pipe @eekpipe]

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

[Ellie Pipe @eekpipe]

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

[Ellie Pipe @eekpipe]

"Cease fire now" - people march through the centre of Bristol in support of Palestinians

[Ellie Pipe @eekpipe]

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

[Ellie Pipe @eekpipe]

The latest in the constantly flooded underpass debacle
https://t.co/XGTzOI5f20

[Ellie Pipe @eekpipe]

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

[Empire Fighting Chance @EmpireFightingC]

‘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