The Bristol Cable: News, Investigations & Events

Revealed: ‘The most tradable prescription drug’ at HMP Bristol

The prison is trying to crack down on prescription drug pregabalin, as inmates either remain addicted or use it as currency.

Matty Edwards

Investigations

Prisons: From ‘warehousing’ to workshops

Could education and training for prisoners help solve the crisis at HMP Bristol?

Cate Brown

City

Two more iconic Bristol music venues close within a week

After a recent breakthrough in securing landmark planning reforms, Bristol's music scene faces yet another setback.

Matty Edwards

City

From drugs to Jiu Jitsu

With Filwood Community Centre threatened with closure, Knowle West residents reflect on the neighbourhood’s past, present and future.

Alec Saelens

Ideas and Action

Member spotlight: the Bristol activist battling Big Pharma

The Just Treatment campaign challenges the pharmaceutical companies charging the NHS rip-off prices for vital drugs.

Lorna Stephenson

Reports

Transforming mental health provision in schools?

Therapists and educators criticise the government’s proposed changes to how mental health services are delivered.

Hannah Vickers

Investigations

Revealed: Why this 630 unit development won’t have a single affordable home

A huge new development is set to begin in South Bristol. However, there won't be a single affordable home. But this time it’s not developers trying to get around council targets.

Adam Cantwell-Corn

Bristol and Beyond

Bristol’s offshore football clubs: offside or fair game?

Both of Bristol’s football clubs are owned by offshore companies. Should City and Rovers fans be concerned or simply grateful for the investment?

Alon Aviram

Bristol and Beyond

Watch: This Bristolian (and a toy fox) fought ISIS

This Bristol activist joined the Kurdish forces who are fighting ISIS, being attacked by the Turkish government and struggling for a more just society in Syria and the middle east.

Adam Cantwell-Corn, Alon Aviram and Phil Clarke Hill

Reports

Bedminster tower blocks: the only way is up?

Bedminster locals remain concerned about proposed high rise flats as the consultation period draws to a close.

Thomas Katan

City

Listen: Debating diversity in the media

In December, the Cable brought together members of the local community and media organisations to discuss issues of representation. Listen to the full conversation here...