Features

Is Bristol a ‘beacon’ for Black culture? We speak to 5 Black organisers in the city

Is the opportunity for real racial change in Bristol getting lost in “changing names and toppling statues”? We ask Black Bristolians.

Eliz Mizon
Eliz Mizon

Reports

‘Not guilty’ plead the Colston 4

The case will be heard in Bristol Crown Court on 8 February.

Priyanka Raval
Priyanka Raval

Opinion

‘When you’re facing what feels like the ‘wrong’ puberty, it can seem like the clock is ticking too fast’

Amendment: This article has been amended to add more context on the ruling on the Tavistock Trust’s Gender Identity Clinic and more information about puberty...

Sage Brice
Sage Brice

Struggle for trans health equality

Parenting while Trans: Jacob’s story

Jacob, a transmasculine dad, opens up about his experiences as a gestational parent.

Sage Brice
Sage Brice

Bristol History Podcast

Bristol History Podcast: West Country Counterculture in the 1960s and 70s

Explore 'the artistic, radical and experimental communities that flourished at the time.'

Tom Brothwell
Tom Brothwell

Cable Community News

The challenge and opportunity: The Cable’s climate crisis special is out now

It won’t be available in as many places this time, for obvious reasons, but if you join for £3 a month, you will get the latest edition direct to your door!

The Bristol Cable
The Bristol Cable

Listen: Bristol Unpacked with Neil Maggs

Listen: Bristol Unpacked on confronting dodgy landlords and why we need diverse working class solidarity, with Nick Ballard of ACORN

The community union are confrontational, successful and controversial.

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

Bristol and the Climate Crisis

Bristol will be charging drivers to tackle air pollution, but other changes are on the way too

Bristol's Clean Air Zone has finally been decided. We spoke to cabinet member for transport, Kye Dudd, speaks about air pollution, plans for Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, and doubling down on measures brought in at the start of the pandemic.

Matty Edwards
Matty Edwards and Amanda Cameron (Local Democracy Reporter)

Reports

Fear of ‘cover-ups’, bad decisions and squandering taxpayers’ money

A cross-party group of councillors fear “cover-ups”, bad decisions and taxpayers’ money being squandered by Bristol City Council. Now they call for better access rights to information.

Alex Turner
Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter) and Alex Turner

Reports

Damning report condemns council’s ‘inadequate’ decision-making process for Bristol Energy

External auditor Grant Thorton said Bristol City Council was not properly informed before investing extra money into Bristol Energy. The information the cabinet received also "did not clearly state the risks" and was "out of date", they add

Amanda Cameron (Local Democracy Reporter)

Opinion

‘Its time to get loud and defiant about why good food matters’

Bristol Public Health consultant Dr Angela Raffle and member of Bristol Bites Back Better on why anger is needed to get secure good food for all

Angela Raffle

Features

Schools launch community fundraisers to tackle digital poverty

Secondary schools are crowdfunding to buy internet dongles and asking for donations of IT equipment to ensure all students can access online learning during lockdown

Jess Connett
Jess Connett
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