Massive rise in single homeless in Bristol as coronavirus takes a toll on relationships
The number of single Bristolians who are homeless has risen by 330 per cent in the past year
15:17, 28 MAY 2021
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The number of single Bristol residents who are homeless has more than tripled during the pandemic, according to a council housing official.
Paul Sylvester, head of housing options at Bristol City Council, said there had been an absolutely massive 330 per cent increase in the number of single people requiring temporary accommodation during the past year.
He revealed the figure on Thursday, May 27, as he briefed a multi-agency housing group on the impact of Covid on homelessness in the city.
Dave Berry syndicated to Absolute Radio Country
Dave Berry and Bush & Richie will extend their networked shows from the Absolute Radio network to Absolute Radio Country when it launches on Monday.
It means the two peak shows will offer nine different playlists on nine different stations.
Absolute Radio Country will replace Country Hits Radio with some of the original featured shows transferring to the new brand.
Keith Urban and The Shires will be joining presenter Baylen Leonard this Monday and Tuesday at 10am, for an exclusive chat, as he introduces The No Repeat Guarantee across the station.
Baylen will continue on the 10am till 1pm weekday show, whilst Lou Nash continues weekday afternoons.
Updated: 8:50 AM EDT May 3, 2021 Alice Keefe Reporter Somewhere in Maine, a $20,000 jackpot awaits the winners of an old-fashioned treasure hunt.Kurt and Kelly Stokes of Newcastle, Maine, are behind the hunt. They are the creators of Dirigo Treasures Maine. We’ve always loved puzzles really. For me, always loved mysteries, Kurt Stokes said.The game leads players to locations throughout the state.The map is simple – a standard deck of playing cards, each with an iconic Maine image as its face that players must identify, travel to, and when they get there – solve a clue. We intended, fully intended that most of the locations would be relatively easy to find or reasonably well-known. A couple zingers in there, Kurt Stokes said.The Sylvester family is on the hunt. Paul Sylvester saw the game on Facebook this winter and thought it would be just the thing to do during the pandemic, regardless of whether they win. I don’t think it’s about the mo
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