The Bristol Cable is media co-operative – created and owned by over 2,500 (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.
Bristol is considering a ban on strip clubs, officially known as sexual entertainement venues, which has sparked a divisive debate in the city. This week, the...
Why the Cable is boycotting the Society of Editors Regional Press Awards 2021
The Bristol Cable will be withdrawing our submissions to the Society of Editors (SOE) Regional Press Awards 2021, in protest at the statement made by the SOE claiming that there is no racism in the British media.
Help shape our reporting on Bristol and the climate crisis
We can't tackle the climate crisis alone – as individuals, a single newspaper, city or country. We must act together. That's why we want you to join us in planning how we cover Bristol's role.
The challenge and opportunity: The Cable's climate crisis special is out now
It won’t be available in as many places this time, for obvious reasons, but if you join for £3 a month, you will get the latest edition direct to your door!
Free Webinar: is reader-owned media the business model of the future?
We started with a group of volunteers - now we have ten staff and thousands of members. We’ll be sharing what we’ve learnt so far, along with co-op expert Dave Boyle.
Editorial: 5G coronavirus conspiracy theorists are attacking the Cable
With conspiracy theories spreading in pandemic Britain with destructive consequences, we need readers to bolster responsible and thorough journalism with their support.
