Features

Laughing it off: how comedy can aid recovery from trauma

A new free art therapy course aims to help people work through mental ill-health through the medium of standup.

Hannah Vickers
Hannah Vickers

Edition 28

Bristol is exploring the idea of rent controls. But will they help fix a broken system?

Campaigners are demanding the city’s political leaders lobby the government for local power to introduce regulation in response to steep rent rises.

Sean Morrison
Sean Morrison

Reports

Mayor to consider alternative budget after changes win support from councillors

After four Green amendments on parking fees, reopening public toilets and cutting the mayor's office budget won support from councillors, they said it was disappointing that the mayor is even considering ignoring them.

Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter)

Voices

A view from the stands on Bristol Rover’s new CEO, and the clubs prospects

With the appointment of Tom Gorringe as CEO of Bristol Rovers, Tom Metcalfe from GasCast gives his view on what fans would like to see on and off the pitch.

Tom Metcalfe
Tom Metcalfe

Reports

Anger as councillors told not to oppose mayor’s budget

Councillors have been warned there may be legal consequences if they vote against Marvin Rees’s budget.

Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter)

In Disrepair: Bristol's broken renting system

The Cable’s super helpful guide to renting…

Finding somewhere to rent in Bristol is tough, so we’ve put together a handy guide to help you navigate the various challenges.

Will Franklin Matty Edwards
Will Franklin and Matty Edwards

City

Bristol rallies to save beloved Big Issue seller Jeff Knight

Jeff, who’s been in Bristol for nearly 20 years, is building a legal case to bring to the Home Office after finding out he may be at future risk of deportation.

Priyanka Raval
Priyanka Raval

Reports

Opposition parties target Mayor’s Office and council PR spending in push to amend budget proposals

The voting on how to balance the council’s budget next week looks set to resurface tensions between Mayor Marvin Rees and opposition councillors ahead of May’s referendum on the city’s political system. 

Matty Edwards
Matty Edwards and Tin Hinson

Listen: Bristol Unpacked with Neil Maggs

Listen: Bristol Unpacked on the struggle for autism justice in the city and Somali community, with mother, campaigner and Tory, Nura Aabe

A mother of a son with autism, Nura Aabe has been a central figure in the struggle to secure better special educational needs support in...

Neil Maggs / Maggs Smart Media Rosa Eaton Adam Cantwell-Corn
Neil Maggs / Maggs Smart Media, Rosa Eaton and Adam Cantwell-Corn

Reports

Kingsdown Sports Centre can only be saved if taken over by another operator, council confirms

Bristol City Council has received interest from five organisations who could take over the leisure centre that campaigners are battling to save.

Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter)

Investigations

Revealed: Bristol Mind loses core mental health service it has run for 25 years

Whistleblowers from the advocacy service, which has now transferred to new providers, allege mismanagement by the board of trustees.

Matty Edwards
Matty Edwards

Police and Crime bill

Kill the Bill protester cleared of riot, found guilty of arson

Jasmine York will be sentenced on 14 March, but has been released on unconditional bail until then.

Hannah Vickers
Hannah Vickers
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