Photography

In pictures: Antifascists assemble outside Mercure Hotel to oppose anti-migrant protesters

In this stunning photo essay, Suzanne Celerier captures another day of resistance in Bristol as antifascists gathered to oppose a hotel protest organised by the far right

Photo essay: Booty Bass at Bristol Pride 2025

Photo essay: Down on the Farm

Two older women enjoy ice cream and sausage and mash together, at the table of a cafe.

Photography

Photo essay: The oldest town in Bristol

Photographer Pitlad takes to the streets of Bedminster to document the changing faces of the neighbourhood

A person with a mohawk and tattooed arms is sitting outdoors at what appears to be a festival gathering. The setting includes other casually dressed individuals in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

Photography

Tattoos in a Dock City: celebrating the tales behind Bristol’s body art

Abstract painting of two individuals against a green and blue backdrop, one wearing a bright green top and glasses, seated, and the other in a white shirt, standing slightly behind.

Features

‘Letting people be who they want’: an award-winning photographer’s collaboration with a Bristol charity

Rack ’em up: Bristol’s bustling pub pool culture in pictures

In this photo essay, the Cable captures the unique spirit of amateur pool at a series of boozers in pockets of the city where the pub sport culture has been alive and well for decades.

‘A safe space to be shit at sport’

DUMP FC is a mixed-ability, mixed-gender football group that defines itself as a ‘friendly and safe space to be shit at football’. 

The gloves are on: the boxing charity helping young people bounce back

Photo essay: Empire Fighting Chance equips some of Bristol’s most marginalised young people with tools for survival and success

PHOTOS: Hundreds gather for Grand Iftar meal on College Green for first time

As Bristol Muslims break their fast during Ramadan, the event usually held on St Marks Road, this year came to the centre to celebrate Bristol as a city of sanctuary.

Bristol goes to the ball

Ballroom culture, which Bristol photographer Darren Shepherd describes as 'the personification of queer resilience and queer joy', has been enjoying a resurgence in our city.

Photoessay: Lakota at 30

The Bristol institution, which has hosted internationally-renowned DJs, celebrated its 30th birthday in June with a night headlined by Bristol's own drum and bass legend Roni Size.