Coronavirus in Bristol

Lockdown through a child’s eyes in Bristol

Missing friends but enjoying rare time with family. Feeling cabin bound but not having to go to school. Lockdown for kids in Bristol has both upsides and downsides.

Jack Clements

Coronavirus in Bristol

“Working with mutual aid groups has shown me we can get through this crisis. And become stronger.”

COVID community care, or mutual aid groups, have sprung up across the country. There are hundreds – if not thousands – of people involved in...

Heather Mack

Coronavirus in Bristol

Domestic violence services call for focus on perpetrators not just victims during coronavirus lockdown

We investigate why there has been an increase in domestic abuse during the coronavirus lockdown, and how best services can support both victims and perpetrators.

Priyanka Raval
Priyanka Raval

Coping with Covid

A Ramadan like no other in coronavirus Bristol

With coronavirus restrictions in full force and lockdown extended, mosques remain closed, big iftar dinners cancelled, and worship confined to the home. And so, this Ramadan is like no other.

Fatima Hudoon
Fatima Hudoon

Coronavirus in Bristol

A message from a tired healthcare worker for all of us clapping for carers tonight

An NHS healthcare worker got in touch with us to share his thoughts on the Thursday night clap for the NHS.

Anonymous

Coronavirus in Bristol

Editorial: 5G coronavirus conspiracy theorists are attacking the Cable

With conspiracy theories spreading in pandemic Britain with destructive consequences, we need readers to bolster responsible and thorough journalism with their support.

The Bristol Cable
The Bristol Cable

Opinion

‘We need better data and more testing to avoid coronavirus deaths in our care homes’

New data reveals that nearly one in three of Bristol’s coronavirus deaths have taken place in care homes. Nick Lawrence, a Cable member who used to work in public health, is baffled by the lack of up-to-date data and the government’s testing strategy.

Nick Lawrence

Coronavirus in Bristol

How Bristolians making DIY coronavirus protective equipment are propping up the city’s supply

A volunteer army is producing equipment to keep frontline staff at Southmead Hospital safe. Jess Connett investigates why their efforts are needed.

Jess Connett
Jess Connett

Coronavirus in Bristol

UPDATE: Housing association U-turn means Bristol Uni students spared £1,500 rent payment

First year students at the University of Bristol were told they had to pay rent despite the university closing down because their halls were run by a private provider.

Matty Edwards
Matty Edwards

Bristol History Podcast

Bristol History Podcast: Bristol and the 1918 ‘Spanish’ Flu Pandemic

Arriving at the end of the First World War, the 1918 ‘Spanish’ Flu was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, killing between 40...

Tom Brothwell
Tom Brothwell

Coronavirus in Bristol

How to cope as a parent expecting during the unexpected

The Cable speaks to soon to be parents to share how they've been coping with changes to visiting rules at hospitals.

Fatima Hudoon
Fatima Hudoon

Coronavirus in Bristol

Bristol’s NHS trusts scaling up critical care capacity while hospital admissions remain stable

Internal emails said one of Bristol’s hospital trusts had planned to triple capacity, but local NHS bosses have declined to reveal more detail on their preparations.

Matty Edwards
Matty Edwards
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