• Back on the buses and learning on the job

  • Nov 2 2018
  • Length: 40 mins
  • Podcast

Back on the buses and learning on the job

  • Summary

  • On this week's show, Bronwen - our brilliant Welsh part-time host - chats to Tom Canning, a member of Reach PLC's central team who has taken a foray into Bristol's newsroom to find out if he's got what it takes to be a local journalist.Tom describes what it was like to be sent out to do his first door-knock and how he has found it learning the ropes at a busy newspaper. Second up, is senior reporter Tristan Cork who is back on the buses this week. Talking all things First Bust, after a climactic month of complaints has resulted in protests, petitions, and even an apology. We take a deep dive into the world of public transport to find out what is really going on and how journalism is helping bring about change. Links to this episode's stories:Tom:https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/crime-park-pavements-what-you-2167098https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristol-favours-residents-parking-zone-2159933https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/how-went-cashless-bristol-absolutely-2123649https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristol-bar-become-first-city-2090688Tristan:https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/first-bus-boss-bristol-nightmare-2100349https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/full-statement-first-bus-boss-2120375https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/first-boss-reveals-cause-delays-2134184If you'd like to follow us or any of the reporters featured in today's episode, here are the links:Inside Bristol Live: @IBLpodcastHost Bronwen Weatherby: @bronweatherbyTom Canning: @tomcanning83Tristan Cork: @tristancorkpost For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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