Reports

The latest struggle within the Labour party matters to everyone

In a city with four Labour MPs, the internal processes of the party will shape our politics.

Matthew Hollinshead

People's History

The tragic story of Hannah Wiltshire and a Bedminster Workhouse resonates today

An untimely death led to a campaign for justice by the local community.

Rosemary Caldicott

housing Bristol

Housing coops: a landlord you can trust

For the many people in Bristol renting their homes and unable to buy, housing cooperatives offer an alternative way to live.

Hannah Vickers
Hannah Vickers

Voices

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.

Marcus Smith

Opinion

‘From climate to jobs, there is no justification for Bristol airport expansion’

The plans are based on dodgy data, argues Priyanka Raval

Priyanka Raval
Priyanka Raval

Infographics

The Alternative South West Rich List

Four cases of hoarding so serious they deserve a Channel 4 reality series.

Matthew Hollinshead

Podcasts

Listen: When football meets anti-fascism – The Easton Cowgirls and Cowboys

Terry and Duke sit down with Kev and Sensi from Easton Cowboys and Cowgirls, to discuss the origins of this historic club, extraordinary oversees trips and how they mix activism and sport.

Jack Newcombe and Dave Wilcox

Opinion

Opinion: Electric cars are not the answer

The popularity of electric cars looks set to increase, but they are no green panacea, argues Adam Reynolds.

Adam Reynolds

Investigations

Revealed: Thousands of kids are being put in isolation, fuelling schools debate

A Bristol Cable investigation can reveal Bristol schools are sending children to isolation 1,000 times a week, shedding light on the controversial form of discipline where children are removed from class.

Matty Edwards
Matty Edwards

Reports

Editorial: A response to Marvin Rees regarding the Cable’s hostile environment article

Mayor Marvin Rees has clarified Bristol council’s position, saying it is exactly the same as the other 11 councils.

The Bristol Cable
The Bristol Cable

Fight For Fair Air

Government piles pressure on mayor over dirty air

A Clean Air Zone that includes charging private cars must be considered, said Therese Coffey MP.

Lorna Stephenson
Lorna Stephenson

Edition 20

Time to play as Bristol launches plan

Work with under-11s was cut when the council cut its youth services budget by 30% last year, but Bristol’s organisations have come together to find...

Joe Skirkowski
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