Hope Is Around The Corner

Hope Is Around The Corner

What now, Bristol?

As spring finally appears, bringing a sense of hope and renewal, what are the narratives that can unite and motivate those of us pushing for a better world?

Bristol Patriots ‘unity march’ is a sham. We need to come out to oppose it

Skateboarding and finding Bristol’s best biryani — Resolutions for 2026

Hope Is Around The Corner

Giving a shit is just the beginning

Reflections on the film ‘Steve’, the power of youth services and what we can all do for the young people of our city

Hope Is Around The Corner

If you terrorise children, we have nothing in common

Hope Is Around The Corner

Rage is the fire, love is the oxygen

When we’re deported, will mum be allowed to visit?

St George’s flags are going up all over the country. Nikesh reflects on what this means, and how to explain it to young kids without dampening their joy

What are you reading for?

After getting stared at for reading a book at a gig, Nikesh ponders the point of books and gives his recommendations of Bristol bookshops and inspiring authors

Indiana Jones would want me to punch Nazis

After the race riots last summer, Nikesh recalls heading into Castle Park looking for a fight. An out of character response he’s been trying to make sense of ever since.

Look Up

Nikesh Shukla introduces his new Cable column, Hope Is Around the Corner, with a tale that begins with a picture of a twat, and an outdated racist slur.