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The Bristol Cable is a media co-operative – created and owned by over 1700 (and counting) people in the city. With free events and trainings, a multimedia website and a free quarterly print edition, The Bristol Cable is redefining local journalism through challenging multimedia, community action and cooperative ownership. Online, in print and on the street.

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We need a public good when times are bad
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Communities and public services are suffering, the political landscape is in tumult and you can’t go five minutes without hearing somebody shout ‘fake news’.

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Edition 12 OUT NOW
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It couldn’t be clearer that the media landscape in the UK is seriously broken. Throughout the election period the rightwing press gave a glaring demonstration of their attitude towards fair and accurate reporting.

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WON WHAT?! The press lost this election
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IT WAS THE SUN WOT FUDGED IT. For the most part, the tabloids and broadsheets were way off the mark in their election coverage, and...

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Distracted by the election frenzy? Read the roundup
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Sweaty palms, hope, anxiety. Crunch time. The general election. Distracted at work? Caught up thinking about who will be in government from tomorrow? Us too....

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Help us track election adverts on Facebook
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Sign up to Who Targets Me, and help the Cable find out how political parties are targeting Bristolians on facebook.

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Dont knock EastEnders, it has important lessons for us all
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A social worker justifies their not-so-guilty pleasure.

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We’re recruiting! Social Media Coordinator
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Want to join a thriving media start up and get the Bristol Cable’s message out far and wide?

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Finance Coordinator Recruitment
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The Bristol Cable is recruiting a temporary Finance Co-ordinator. Applicants must be available for work from 1st May until 28th July; however, the role has...

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Listen: Sneak peak on Cable Issue 11!
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A sneak peak from co-ordinators of issue 11 of the Cable.

You need the Cable and the Cable needs you!
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  So far, 1,500 people have helped make this happen. But the Cable needs 3,000 to survive. Here’s a snapshot of what can happen in...

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Advertising job: got what it takes?
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The Bristol Cable is seeking a freelance advertising representative within Bristol

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This month: issues and stories we focus on
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Got any leads? Wonder what Cable content is being researched behind the scenes? Check out our media Coordinators’ areas of focus… This month Alec (@alecsaelens)...