New challenges for a booming Bristol

Bristol's population is projected to have surpassed half a million by 2029, growing at a faster rate than the rest of England. With a changing population, both in size and nature, what implications might this have for democracy, participation, and cohesion in the city?

Side by side: Bristolians and Calais refugees

The Bristol Cable spoke to demonstrators many of whom had recently been to the camp and wanted to raise awareness about the ongoing situation through this gathering in the centre of town.

Photos: January in the Jungle

As European winter weather finally begins living up to its reputation, volunteers continue to travel to refugee camps on the North French coast. Photos by Luke...

Taking initiative: refugees in Bristol

The framing of a ‘refugee crisis’ has led to new expressions of solidarity across Bristol, including organised demonstrations, the organisation of convoys to Calais, and widespread enthusiasm for the organisation of homestay accommodation for displaced refugees. However, this form of organising i...

179% increase in immigration enforcement visits

Illustration: Luke Carter (lukecarter.co.uk) Hoos u turjumaad Soomaali: Scroll down for Somali translation As the humanitarian crisis unfolds in Calais and places further afield, it’s...

In My View: Immigration

Kerry-anne Mendoza examines the reasons behind immigration policy concerns We hear a lot from politicians, in UKIP and beyond, that we need to have a...