City

Investigations

Prisons: From ‘warehousing’ to workshops

Could education and training for prisoners help solve the crisis at HMP Bristol?

Cate Brown

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
Matty Edwards

City

From drugs to Jiu Jitsu

With Filwood Community Centre threatened with closure, Knowle West residents reflect on the neighbourhood’s past, present and future.

Alec Saelens
Alec Saelens

Investigations

Revealed: Why this 630 unit development won’t have a single affordable home

A huge new development is set to begin in South Bristol. However, there won't be a single affordable home. But this time it’s not developers trying to get around council targets. 

Adam Cantwell-Corn
Adam Cantwell-Corn

Reports

Bedminster tower blocks: the only way is up?

Bedminster locals remain concerned about proposed high rise flats as the consultation period draws to a close.

Thomas Katan

City

Listen: Debating diversity in the media

In December, the Cable brought together members of the local community and media organisations to discuss issues of representation. Listen to the full conversation here...

The Bristol Cable
The Bristol Cable

Reports

Controversial waste plant gets final go-ahead after council error

Environment Agency grants permit despite local opposition based on pollution fears.

Lorna Stephenson
Lorna Stephenson

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
Matty Edwards

City

Gasheads are taking action against hunger in Bristol

Disgusted at the rise of food poverty in Bristol, a group of Rovers fans are stepping up.

Jack Newcombe

City

Do you want advertising in your parks?

Anti-advertising campaigners warn that introducing advertising into Bristol’s green spaces could detract from the wellbeing they provide.

Hannah Vickers
Hannah Vickers

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
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
Matty Edwards
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