St Pauls

St Paul’s residents call for action on ‘upsetting and depressing’ fly‑tipping in their neighbourhood
After years of what they say is disproportionate dumping in their area, and too little action to find lasting solutions, a group of BS2 residents are taking their concerns to the doorstep of City Hall.

How a media backlash led to a St Paul’s woman’s dramatic release from prison
In 1933 Mary Burridge, a poor mother of five, was sentenced to a month’s hard labour after stealing a few items of food at Easter. But after a national outcry over her treatment, a wealthy lawyer flew to Cardiff to free her from prison.