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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

Does the Bristol Cable have an editor? Not really…

A Cable AGM agenda and feedback forms, partly in shadow, with a title: 2023 - The Cable's Year in Stats

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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!

A white-painted tower block at night, with cars parked at the base.

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

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

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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.

Stand to be a Bristol Cable director

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...

Callout: Have you been given a section 21 eviction?

Landlords are still using 'no fault' section 21 evictions before the government bans them.

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We’re hiring: People and Wellbeing Lead

In this role, you would help the Bristol Cable maintain a professional co-operative with a culture of care.

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