Alexandra Bassingham

Bristol

Journalist and Researcher at BBC

BBC journalist. Law grad (LLB, LLM). Animals, wildlife, sport, criminal justice. https://t.co/3HWNKHPTNX

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Bristol woman said being husband's carer is 'like being invisible'

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alexandra Bassingham |Maisie Lillywhite |Steve Knibbs

Alexandra Bassingham, Maisie Lillywhite & Steve KnibbsBBC News, West of EnglandA woman who is a full-time carer for her husband says she feels she has become "invisible" after not having a day off in 16 months and barely leaving the house for two years. Dorothy Cook, 67, from Bristol, lives with her husband Melvin Cook, 78, who has ataxia, a degenerative brain and neurological disease which affects his mobility and communication.
UK first water monitoring centre may help avoid future pandemics

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Alexandra Bassingham

Image source, University of BathImage caption, Tiny traces of chemicals and biological markers can be found during water testingBBC News, West of EnglandThe UK's first pilot wastewater monitoring centre could help avoid future pandemics, a university has said. The public health surveillance system, based on detecting traces of chemicals and biological markers found in water, has been launched at the University of Bath.
UK first water monitoring centre may help avoid future pandemics

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alexandra Bassingham

UK's first water tracking centre could prevent pandemicAlexandra BassinghamBBC News, West of EnglandUniversity of BathTiny traces of chemicals and biological markers can be found during water testingThe UK's first pilot wastewater monitoring centre could help avoid future pandemics, a university has said. The public health surveillance system, based on detecting traces of chemicals and biological markers found in water, has been launched at the University of Bath.
Bristol City fans to walk 130 miles to a match for dementia charity

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Alexandra Bassingham |Joe Sims

Image source, Phil Thomas & Simon JonesImage caption, Simon Jones (left) and Phil Thomas will be heading to a Bristol City v QPR gameBBC News, West of EnglandTwo football fans are planning to walk 130.7 miles (210.3km) to a match to raise £10,000 for a dementia charity. Bristol City supporters Phil Thomas and Simon Jones will start at Ashton Gate stadium in Bristol and spend six days making their way to QPR's Loftus Road stadium in London for a game on 12 April.
Shindig Festival organisers issue appeal for volunteers

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alexandra Bassingham

Shindig Festival organisers call for volunteersAlexandra BassinghamRod Warren PhotographyShindig Festival will take place in Wiltshire for the first time this yearOrganisers of a festival dubbed "a pint-sized version of Glastonbury" have appealed for people to sign up to its volunteer programme and get behind-the-scenes access in return. Co-founder Simon Clarke said helping at the festival is a "great way to build team spirit".
Bristol charity helping to create 'the most incredible place ever'

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alexandra Bassingham

Accessible play area like 'weight has been lifted'Alexandra BassinghamBBC News, West of EnglandMichelleMichelle and son Conor use the facilities available through Bristol charity GympanzeesThe mum of a boy with autism said taking her son to a charity's accessible play facilities feels like "a weight's been lifted".
Bristol mural highlights importance of access to fresh water

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alexandra Bassingham

Mural highlights importance of fresh water access Alexandra BassinghamBBC News, West of EnglandFrank WaterArtist and activist Jasmine Hortop created the muralA water-activated mural has been created to highlight water's role in sustaining life. Global water charity Frank Water, based in Bristol, commissioned artist and activist Jasmine Hortop to create the mural, named It Starts With Water, at Cabot Circus, Bristol.
Mural highlights importance of fresh water access

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alexandra Bassingham

A water-activated mural has been created to highlight water's role in sustaining life. Global water charity Frank Water, based in Bristol, commissioned artist and activist Jasmine Hortop to create the mural, named It Starts With Water, at Cabot Circus, Bristol. The charity's aim is to encourage people to talk about and take action to protect fresh water and in turn the future of the planet, a spokesperson said. The mural will be on display until the end of April.
Bath's Grade II listed Parade Gardens is dropping its entry fees

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alexandra Bassingham

Grade II listed riverside park drops entry feeAlexandra BassinghamBBC News, West of EnglandBath & North East Somerset CouncilFrom April, Parade Gardens in Bath will be free to enter for the rest of the yearA popular city park is dropping its entry fees from April after a pilot helped attract more than 29,000 visitors over eight days. It currently costs adults £2.50 to enter the Grade II listed Parade Gardens in Bath, which has views of Pulteney Weir and Bath Abbey, and £1.50 for children.
Taunton traffic lights to change for buses before other vehicles

1 month ago | bbc.com | Alexandra Bassingham

Traffic lights to change for buses in town centreAlexandra BassinghamBBC News, West of EnglandBuses of SomersetWork is due to take place at the end of MarchA smart traffic system which prioritises buses at traffic lights is being introduced in a town to encourage more people to use public transport. Somerset Council is introducing the "innovative new system" along East Reach, in Taunton, linking oncoming buses with the signals, enabling the lights to change and allow them through.