Behind the scenes: the Tara Hudson campaign

Instrumental in the campaign to move Tara was Bristol Pride. The Cablespoke to Daryn Carter, director of Bristol Pride, about why Hudson’s case became mainstream news, and what needs to be done to protect other transgender people from the same treatment?

Super (Waste) markets

Whilst donating to charities is seen as a positive solution to food waste, it does very little to tackle the causes of excess production.

Taking initiative: refugees in Bristol

The framing of a ‘refugee crisis’ has led to new expressions of solidarity across Bristol, including organised demonstrations, the organisation of convoys to Calais, and widespread enthusiasm for the organisation of homestay accommodation for displaced refugees. However, this form of organising i...

An ethical minefield: Bristol University’s corporate partnerships.

What role should questionable industries play in publicly funded educational institutions?

Carriageworks development in a mixed bag result

Planning permission produces claims of both community victory and council let down

Dutty v. (Goliath) Dutti

Bristol bred clothing shop loses court case to Spanish mega brand and is made to rebrand. Dutty, an independent business set up in Bristol that...

Chilly outlook? Warm Up Bristol company in administration

Is Bristol City Council’s flagship energy saving scheme in jeopardy?

Video: eviction of probation office squat

Squatters were evicted today from the abandoned probation office near Stokes Croft. Around 60 people had been staying at the building.  While efforts were made...

179% increase in immigration enforcement visits

Illustration: Luke Carter (lukecarter.co.uk) Hoos u turjumaad Soomaali: Scroll down for Somali translation As the humanitarian crisis unfolds in Calais and places further afield, it’s...

Fair play: fan ownership at Bath City

Who runs football clubs? At the top of the professional game the majority are owned and controlled by very wealthy individuals. Amongst the super-rich, from...

How Bristol 24/7 missed the mark on gentrification

Social change can’t be wished away by calling it something different, argues Alex Turner

Bristol law students win back £1m in welfare benefits for clients

Student volunteers at the Avon and Bristol Law Centre won back £1 million in welfare benefits for people wrongly declared fit for work by the...