The Faces of Old Market

As the face of Old Market is set to change, we take a look at some of the faces.

The best of Bristol news

In which we lighten up and take a little time out from reporting on the bad and serious stuff going on in our fair city...

DIY Press: From conspiracy to community coverage

From yellowing pages of the 1960s to today, radical media reveals Bristol's history of alternative democratic engagement.

Taking back money and power: action in St Pauls

How the St Pauls Community Rights Project is working together for action and change.

Talking to fascists, reporting on fascism: join an online debate

Should we speak to fascists? An experiment in e-democracy at the Bristol Cable.

Wha’ gwan me babber?

Bristol’s annual quality of life survey yields some interesting results

Much more than small talk and a trim

A revered ritual. A rare and grudging trip for the mirror-shy. A Friday night ceremony before going on the weekly lash. Going to the salon or the barbers is more than just small talk and a trim.

“You think you can take on the landlords?!” We just did.

Bristol’s community union faces down violent threats from landlord to get the job done.

Saxon Road Gets Organised

The Cable speaks to Saxon Road Green Space about their campaign against the proposed power station and the fight for community-focused development.

Is your waiter fair-trade and ethically sourced?

Do we care if waiters and kitchen staff are “fair trade” or “ethically sourced”?

Growing your own veg, self and communities

...extends to education, skill-shares, wellbeing and many urban food growing schemes building inclusive communities within disparate neighbourhoods.

Solar Tree Roots Out Social Inequality

A solar energy tree project sees local artist, energy consultant, science museum, and drug and alcohol support service collaborate to address social inequality and environmental sustainability.