Matty Edwards, Author at The Bristol Cable

Matty Edwards

City

Two more iconic Bristol music venues close within a week

After a recent breakthrough in securing landmark planning reforms, Bristol's music scene faces yet another setback.

Matty Edwards

City

North Bristol NHS bosses scrap plans to privatise staff management

North Bristol NHS Trust has backed down on plans to transfer management of staff to a private company, after pressure from trade unions and campaigners.

Matty Edwards

Bristol and Beyond

Pregabalin: Bristol’s ‘emerging’ prescription drug problem

As pregabalin and gabapentin are liberally prescribed by GPs — and putting drug users at risk on the black market — the government is taking action.

Matty Edwards

City

UPDATE: ‘Seismic victory’ for music venues as government backs new law

Legislation supported by Bristol MPs and music venues now looks certain to help protect the future of the city’s nightlife.

Matty Edwards

Interviews

“It’s not just about venues, but the culture of this country”: Fleece owner Chris Sharp

After the #SaveThekla campaign breathed new life into the conversation around protecting Bristol’s nightlife, the Cable spoke to The Fleece’s Chris Sharp, who’s seen it all

Matty Edwards

City

First step towards planning law to protect nightlife from developments

The legislation that would stop venues being shut down by noise complaints has even received backing from Paul McCartney.

Matty Edwards

Features

Bristol University urged to tackle underreporting of sexual violence

As more students speak out about their experiences of sexual violence, why are reporting rates so low at Bristol University?

Matty Edwards

City

Calls for Bristol Night Czar to fight for city’s nightlife

Nightclubs and music venues increasingly under threat from new developments, experts say Bristol can take a leaf out of London’s book. Photo: DHP Family

Matty Edwards

Features

Bristol nightlife: This is how ravers and residents can live in harmony

With night-time venues under threat and struggling financially, policy-makers are pushing for policies to tackle the housing crisis without ruining Bristol’s beloved nightlife.

Matty Edwards

City