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Edition 41

Across the nation, far-right anti-migrant narratives amplified by the heritage media are fuelling hatred and misinformation. In response, we centre this edition on migration—celebrating Bristol’s diverse communities, examining the challenges they face under the persistent hostile environment and highlighting the solidarity and grassroots organising that keep Bristol a welcoming place.

A man sits alone in front of a restaurant table with a cup of tea, looking at his phone.

Edition 41

Flavours without borders: A culinary journey down Stapleton Road

From Somali breakfasts to Kurdish grills, the eateries of Stapleton Road reflect journeys made, cultures shared, and recipes carried across continents

Bristol: City of Sanctuary?

Refugee Women of Bristol: Bridging Cultures

Mural Artwork by Bristol Refugee Artists Collective

Edition 41

What does belonging mean to you?

The Cable asked members of Bristol Refugee Artists Collective — made up of 15 members who’ve found community and expression through art — to respond to this question. Their artwork reflects the complexities, struggles and unexpected joys of migration

A wooden sign reading welcome in English and other languages hanging on a brick wall.

Edition 41

Easton Family Christian Centre: A sacred space reimagined

Edition 41

In love and in limbo: Queer migrants who found love in a hostile environment

Moyah: Sound of survival

MoYah — rapper, Afrofusion artist, activist — sits down with The Cable to trace his journey from Mozambique to Portugal to the UK, and how that path shaped his sound and sense of self

 I came to the UK for a better future — now I’m stuck in the visa trap

After arriving on a Student visa, Telojo Emina had just two years post-graduation to find a sponsor — or leave the UK. This is her story of building a life caught between limbo and a ticking clock

Underpaid, over-policed and under threat: Bristol’s delivery drivers at the sharp end of government’s immigration crackdown

As a government crackdown on 'illegal working' in the gig economy intensifies, The Cable investigate how it’s affecting riders and what it takes to resist immigration raids

Bristol: A City of Solidarity

Across the nation, far-right anti-migrant narratives amplified by the heritage media are fuelling hatred and misinformation. In response, we centre this edition on migration—celebrating Bristol’s diverse communities, examining the challenges they face under the persistent hostile environment and ...

In conversation with Bristol Antifascists

Bristol Antifascists is a non-hierarchical group opposing far-right activity at the street level. We sit down with one of them to learn about the discipline, solidarity and compassion needed for this work.

A year ago, Bristol showed up to resist racist, anti-migrant hatred. But the fight’s not over

Bristolians have been reflecting on the days of defiance in August last year. Who should we thank, who is to blame? And as the far right prepares to return to our streets this weekend, how do we build on the resistance?

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