Listen: People Just Do Something with Jake Hanrahan, more than just ‘a gritty Louis Theroux’

Why did Jake Hanrahan become a journalist, how did he turn war reporting on its head with Popular Front, and why does he reckon the industry is 'one of the most grotesque things I've seen in my life'? Join Priyanka and Isaac to find out.

‘This does not feel like justice’: two young men jailed and one on trial for resisting far-right extremists

Months on from the far-right violence that gripped Bristol in August, police and prosecutors are treating anti-fascist counter-demonstrators the same as people who brought racist disorder to Bristol’s streets.

Concerns over donations to Bristol MPs are about more than just freebie Taylor Swift tickets

Local Labour MPs Darren Jones, Dan Norris and Damien Egan have taken donations from a range of sources, including pro-Israel lobby groups. Does that compromise their integrity in Parliament?

Listen: Bristol Unpacked with Amanda Sharman on leading the charge for boat-dwellers’ rights

Who are the boat-dwellers living around Bristol's harbour, and why have they been at loggerheads with Bristol City Council? Neil Maggs chats to Bristol Boaters' Community Association co-chair Amanda Sharman to find out.

Callout: How is the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood impacting you?

The Cable wants to track the experiences of local residents during the trial scheme in late 2024 and early 2025 - so have your say!

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‘Everyone should do something, but it needs to be useful’: Unions walk out in support of Palestine

Workplace days of action encourage workers to engage in a lunchtime walkout in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The actions have generated debate within unions, but build on a long history of international solidarity in Bristol.

Listen: People Just Do Something – Meg and Bryony from SLEEC on smashing the patriarchy for good

Megan Baker and Bryony Ball join Isaac and Priyanka to discuss dismantling the roots of male violence – and why so few men can express what masculinity actually feels like.

South Bristol’s new youth centre is technically in Knowle West. Can it deliver for kids from Hartcliffe too?

A huge Youth Zone, part of a national network, will be opening in 2026 by the Imperial Retail Park. But is it what this side of the city needs? And will young people feel welcome, no matter what postcode they live in?

Recent floods show once again that it’s high time to formally recognise the rights of the River Avon

Rivers are rights-bearing beings that deserve to have a voice in our decision-making structures – and to be treated as life-sustaining ecosystems, not vessels to carry away human waste.

Listen: Bristol Unpacked with Samira Musse on community power, how to consult with people, and giving kids confidence lessons

What do the powers-that-be get wrong when they come to talk to communities – and how could this be done better? And why are youth services so crucial?

Traffic jams around East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood fuel anger, as council calls for patience

A campaign to halt the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood has sprung up before the trial scheme is fully in place. Can the attempt to reduce traffic through St George, Redfield and Barton Hill survive this bump in the road?

Tattoos in a Dock City: celebrating the tales behind Bristol’s body art

The meaning of a person’s tattoo can be nothing – or everything. A project by two local photographers aims to showcase the rich variety that makes the scene in Bristol so special.