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Updates from The Bristol Cable about the co-operative, including milestones, callouts, membership announcements, and editorials.

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.

Help the Cable monitor general election campaigning in Bristol

We want to see if political parties are following the rules and playing fair, as they ramp up campaigning ahead of the general election on 4 July.

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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.

Open letter: Together for Change, a citywide campaign against knife crime in Bristol

Today we come together as a city united to say enough is enough. We must see an end to the scourge of knife crime that...

Does the Bristol Cable have an editor? Not really…

Collaboration and collective decision making are at the heart of how our editorial team operates – with the aim of producing better journalism for Bristol.

2023: The Cable’s Year in Stats!

All the Cable's headline statistics and achievements from 2023. Thank you for your support this year - bring on 2024!

Bristol raises £10k for Barton House residents in 48hrs

A Cable crowdfund to support the residents of Barton House is 1,200% funded - and counting.

One year on: what’s been the impact of Bristol’s Clean Air Zone?

There's been lots of criticism of Bristol's attempt to tackle its illegal levels of air pollution. But what has your experience been?

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No CEO, no editor-in-chief: how the Bristol Cable team works together

Ever wondered how a newspaper without a CEO works? Go behind-the-scenes at the Cable co-op's office.

Watch: Why you should back the Cable – in 60 seconds

A breakdown of all the things we've managed to achieve for Bristol in almost a decade of reporting.

Explainer: How Bristolians are keeping proper journalism alive

If all our members gave £2 more a month, we’d smash our campaign target overnight.

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Do you think the Bristol Cable is an exciting project with potential to grow? Do you want to help us improve what we’re doing, further...

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