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Join us as Bristol Cable Treasurer

As we grow and evolve, the Bristol Cable is looking for a committed individual to join our Board as Treasurer – helping us steward our...

Editorial: Why the Cable will be shining a light on child imprisonment

Callout: How is the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood impacting you?

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We’re hiring: Engagement Lead

The Engagement Lead is the driving force behind the Cable’s presence and engagement with people in Bristol, and responsible for our membership growth and retention.

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The Cable’s campaign succeeds: more than 50% increase in membership income and a £40k bonus

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2024 AGM: Help shape the Cable’s future

The Cable View: The right-wing press peddling hateful, racist bullshit has fuelled the violence on our streets. It’s time for change.

When sensationalist drivel is favoured over accurate, balanced, nuanced and insightful journalism, we all lose out.

#GE2024: What do party manifestos say about media?

With a week to go until the 2024 general election, we take a look at what the parties say – and don't say – about their plans for media policy.

#Cable10Years: three campaigns the Cable fought and won

For our 10th birthday we're collecting some of our best work. Here we highlight some campaigns the Cable has run to improve people's lives in the city, and how you can help us continue by supporting our work.

‘People want to understand their world’: 5 lessons from 2024’s big journalism study

Research has claimed the UK has 'five years to save local journalism'. So we've taken a look at the Reuters Institute's 2024 Digital News Report, which surveys people across the globe, to find some glimmers of hope.

The Cable view: Bristol’s role in national politics is about to be turned on its head

For the first time in 14 years, it looks like we’re heading for a new government. As Bristol’s place in our national politics evolves, so must the Cable’s.

Love local news as much as we do? We’re seeking Patrons

We've been offered a bonus grant of £40,000 if we’re able to increase our membership income by £60,000. Patrons are the make or break factor in whether we succeed.

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