Reports

Reports

Felix Rd celebrates 75 years of adventure play

But playworkers warn that the future of play in Bristol is at risk, with adventure playgrounds struggling to stay open without council funding.

Hannah Vickers
Hannah Vickers

City

Hamilton House owners shut out Coexist after decade of managing building

Following a year of fraught negotiations, evictions and uncertainty, the building’s owners are also submitting a full planning application for flats.

Matty Edwards
Matty Edwards

Addicted Bristol: Life and Death

Drug poisoning deaths in Bristol remain near record levels

Bristol City Council is considering backing drug consumption rooms, which could stop users dying.

Matty Edwards
Matty Edwards

Reports

Two survivors of domestic violence face homelessness, prompting calls for investigation

Survivors of domestic violence face homelessness, prompting calls for investigation

Adam Cantwell-Corn
Adam Cantwell-Corn

Reports

Police forced to reveal info on mass mobile phone spying, following Cable investigation

Privacy International ruling an ‘important victory for government transparency’ after two-year battle.

Alon Aviram
Alon Aviram

Reports

Universal credit: trying to sort fact from fiction

Universal Credit, the government’s new benefits system, is being rolled out in Bristol. We speak to three people who have kept a close eye on...

Maria da Silva

Reports

Wellfest: Celebrating results day whatever your results

A-Level results day is here and young people all over Bristol are celebrating, commiserating and considering their options. Wellfest aims to help students celebrate the work they’ve put in this year.

Hannah Vickers
Hannah Vickers

Cable Community News

‘Big difficulties’ expected as universal credit comes to Bristol

As advice agencies and food banks are warning about the impact in Bristol, we'd like to hear your experiences.

Alex Turner
Alex Turner

Boot Out Bailiffs

Charities call on councils nationwide to follow Bristol on bailiffs

Debt and anti-poverty campaigners react to new debt collection approach in Bristol

Adam Cantwell-Corn
Adam Cantwell-Corn

Reports

Has a new ‘Banksy’ appeared on Bristol drugs rehab?

It appears that the elusive artist Banksy might have lent his support to the rehab centre as it tries to raise money to avoid closing down.

Matty Edwards
Matty Edwards and Mark Sennett

Boot Out Bailiffs

The BBC on the breakthrough to #bootoutbailiffs

BBC coverage of the campaign calling on the council to stop using bailiffs, made possible by the Cable and others.

Adam Cantwell-Corn
Adam Cantwell-Corn

Reports

The council is taking on one of the biggest banks in the world

Barclays is facing a huge court battle after Bristol City Council and other local authorities filed a mass legal action against it. Photo: Maxian

Alon Aviram
Alon Aviram
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