Voices
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Down but not out: Voices of young people excluded from school
Often marginalised, rarely listened to or understood, the Cable has been working with young people who have left mainstream education to give them a voice.
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‘Children are being deprived of feeling part of their city’
Hartcliffe youngsters are campaigning for free bus travel for children.
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Diary of a learning disabilities nurse
On the centenary of the establishment of the profession, a student learning disabilities nurse explains the crucial daily work they do.
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Music learning is fading out from schools. We’ll lose more than the screech of recorders.
Music lessons were some of my fondest moments of school. But in a city renowned for live music and across the country, music learning is under threat.
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Watch: Authenticity in Cadbury Heath
Janice has been working at a family run community project for 22 years in Cadbury Heath, which is trying to fill the gaps left by austerity.
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Voices: Clean air for Bristol is taking too long
An open letter from non-partisan group Bristol Clean Air Alliance, who have been campaigning for improved air quality through political action by the council.
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We’re sick of struggling to navigate our city
The council needs to step up and make sure people with hidden impairments can get around Bristol
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Young climate activist: why I’m striking
Students across Bristol and the UK take to the streets again to protest the government’s lack of action over climate change. Student and environmental activist Katie is organising Bristol’s second strike.
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Has identity politics gone too far? My take
There is no such thing as a politics unaffected by identity. So what's the fuss?
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Edson Burton: My hopes for Bristol’s scene in 2019
The writer, historian and curator on challenges and opportunities for the city’s arts.
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Addicted Bristol: Life And Death Banner Home Page
I was addicted to benzos. This is my story.
The blissful escape of prescription drugs benzodiazepines helped me cope with depression and anxiety, but my life ended up falling apart around me.
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Watch: Hartcliffe Aspirations, a short doc with Paul Holbrook
A moving short film about Hartcliffe and aspiration with local lad and award winning film maker Paul Holbrook.