6 memorable investigations we published this year

City 31st December, 2015

Millions of pounds invested in fossil fuels by Bristol University and Avon Pension Fund. Tax haven based companies leasing properties from Bristol City Council. Building developments without any affordable housing. “Probably carcinogenic” chemicals being sprayed by Bristol City Council. The year in Cable investigations.

1. What links Bristol Green Capital council, Monsanto and “probably carcinogenic” chemicals?

2. Green Fingers and blind spots

3. The University of Bristol’s millions in fossil fuels… and what we can do about it

4. The offshore companies buying Bristol – courtesy of our council

5. Making Bristol Housing Unaffordable

6. Apprenticeships: Skilled training or cheap labour?

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6 memorable investigations we published this year

1. What links Bristol Green Capital council, Monsanto and “probably carcinogenic” chemicals?

2. Green Fingers and blind spots

3. The University of Bristol’s millions in fossil fuels… and what we can do about it

4. The offshore companies buying Bristol – courtesy of our council

5. Making Bristol Housing Unaffordable

6. Apprenticeships: Skilled training or cheap labour?

Read more investigations

Keep the Lights On

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Explainer: How Bristolians are keeping proper journalism alive

Hiring: Community and Events Organiser

Edition 16 OUT NOW

Why we became Bristol Cable members (and why you should too!)

The Bristol Cable wins major grant funding

Co-op note: investing in what?

1. What links Bristol Green Capital council, Monsanto and “probably carcinogenic” chemicals?

2. Green Fingers and blind spots

3. The University of Bristol’s millions in fossil fuels… and what we can do about it

4. The offshore companies buying Bristol – courtesy of our council

5. Making Bristol Housing Unaffordable

6. Apprenticeships: Skilled training or cheap labour?

Read more investigations

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Related content

Explainer: How Bristolians are keeping proper journalism alive

Hiring: Community and Events Organiser

Edition 16 OUT NOW

Why we became Bristol Cable members (and why you should too!)

The Bristol Cable wins major grant funding

Co-op note: investing in what?

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