Van dwellers in Bristol say the battle for a place to live feels like the “soul of the city is being fought over”. It comes after van dweller numbers hit a record high this month, according to activists from the Protect the Downs private Facebook group who surveyed the Downs […]
Founded this year, with the ‘belief that no women should suffer in silence, should struggle or feel isolated and therefore Girls Allowed has been created to achieve an uplifting, safe space in which women can feel comfortable, relatable and heard.’ I spoke to founder, Kirsty Hicks about why the group […]
Dwellers in the Clifton Downs risk causing a city-wide problem, with a potential of housing system collapse, as some Bristolians choose van life instead of putting up with sky-high rents. Caravan dweller, Johnny complains about the excessive costs of rent and the constant movement of the caravan communities. When challenged […]