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Features

Protest outside Bristol arms firm as major prison hunger strike continues

In the face of the biggest hunger strike in a generation led by Palestine Action prisoners, Bristol campaigners call for action while mainstream media remains silent

We’ve Got Your Boy: Episode 3, Doli Capax (Capable of ‘Evil’)

We’ve Got Your Boy: Episode 2, Can’t Meet His Needs

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Cable Community News

Editorial: Why the Cable will be shining a light on child imprisonment

The Cable's investigations lead introduces our new long-term reporting strategy that puts impact at its heart – starting with a deep-dive on child prisons and exclusion from society.

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Features

‘I was a prisoner of my mind’: how a Bristol charity is helping to cut reoffending among young men

Podcasts

Listen: Bristol Unpacked with Paul Simmons, armed robber turned TikTok addiction mentor

‘Drill music can be used for positive change’

For 35 years, Bristol has been home to a charity which lets prisoners create music on the inside. Now, a sister record label is supporting them to launch music careers after release.

Revealed: Homemade Spice infiltrates Bristol prison

Drones, rampant violence and under-staffing as HMP Bristol struggles to deal with Spice problem.

Unlocking the cells: Bristol’s history of prison reform

From rioting in 19th century to fighting for prisoner rights in the 1970s, Bristol has a long history of attempted prison reform.

Private probation companies are sending more people to jail. But not for committing crimes

Outsourced providers in the Bristol area are under heavy fire for sucking up millions in public money, but failing on public safety and criminal justice. 

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.

Prisons: From ‘warehousing’ to workshops

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