🚨NEW: This time out on Bristol Unpacked, Neil Maggs asks Green councillor Ani Townsend @anist.bsky.social why the time is right to be trying a universal basic income in Bristol – and why the creative sector should benefit. Listen now: shorturl.at/vYkmz #Bristol #GreenParty #UniversalBasicIncome

A jury has refused to convict six Palestine Action activists over a break-in at Elbit Systems UK near Bristol — the first verdict in the so-called Filton 24 cases. Link in bio or click here: shorturl.at/jT8es

Thank you for an excellent #PfP✨London Showcase @thebristolcable.bsky.social @aendra.com @jeremiahlee.bsky.social @mozdatacollective.bsky.social 👏👏👏

⚖️ The government has abolished police & crime commissioners which it says are a “failed experiment”. Does the role still matter – and what scrutiny could be lost when it goes? Listen to the full episode here: bit.ly/4qcyyOK #Bristol #Podcast

As we approach the end of January, our columnist Nikesh Shukla writes his new year’s resolutions for himself and the city. Read his thought provoking list of resolutions and why he insists that they be made at the end of January. Click here: bit.ly/4keuEDI #Bristol #Column #News #Journalism

In the shadow of a brutal civil war, a collective of Sudanese women in Bristol are bonding over coffee and creativity. Read this insightful article written by Amira Klute, a journalist with the German newspaper taz, currently working for the Cable. Link in bio or click here: shorturl.at/YHQq8

Excellent @thebristolcable.bsky.social report on the incarceration of children, from so-called secure homes to young offender institutions thebristolcable.org/2026/01/hidd...

We're rolling up to Declassified UK's first-ever summit. Challenging the War Machine // 31 Jan 2026 The summit brings together journalists, activists, academics, and anyone ready to dig into how the UK's war machine operates—and how we actually challenge it. @declassifieduk.org

For more than a decade, Bristol City Council and Avon and Somerset Police have secretly gathered private data on thousands of children and families. #Bristol #StateSurveillance

For more than a decade, Bristol City Council and Avon and Somerset Police have been collaborating on mass data gathering programmes that profile tens of thousands of people. shorturl.at/MfIIi

The destructive juggernaut of Black Friday reminds us why we should resist the advertising industry Co-founder of Adblock Bristol, Robbie Gillet, reminds us of the true cost behind Amazon’s Black Friday, and how advertising shits in your head.

🚨 NEW Bristol Unpacked with Neil Maggs: Labour’s polling is sinking with Reform on the rise – can Bristol NW @darrenpjones.bsky.social , now Starmer’s right-hand man, help turn round the govt’s fortunes? Listen here: bit.ly/4riFyLw #Podcast #Bristol #Unpacked #Politics #Labour

🚨 Tomorrow - Last PJDS podcast of the year! 🌍 This time activist Nicholas Beuret joins Priyanka and Isaac to talk all things Climate Justice, labour rights, and ecological politics. He'll give us top tips on how to challenge the way we think about the climate crisis. #Podcast #Event #Bristol

The perpetrators of serious youth violence are often victims themselves, of failing systems of support that if they worked properly could have prevented needless loss of life. How can we stop it, if we don’t address its root causes?

🎉 We've launched The Bristol Cable app – a world first! Independent investigative journalism meets open social networking. **What makes it different:** • No algorithms – you control what you see • No data harvesting • No advertising • Connects to Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads & beyond

Check out this trailer for a new podcast series that looks at how young people are being failed by the system designed to protect them. #WeveGotYourBoy thebristolcable.org/2025/11/weve... @thebristolcable.bsky.social

We sit down with British-Palestinian councillor for Frome Vale, Alsayed Al-Magrabi, to discuss his his journey into politics, and his defection to the Greens. Click here for the full article: shorturl.at/P958g #Bristol #GreenParty #UKPolitics #Elections

Onboard the Global Sumud Flotilla with Mathilda Mallinson Latest live podcast episode of People Just Do Something by The Bristol Cable Tickets: shorturl.at/sgO9r

@thebristolcable.bsky.social’s latest edition: “Across the nation, far-right anti-migrant narratives amplified by the heritage media are fuelling hatred and misinformation. (Ctd)” thebristolcable.org/2025/08/bris... #bristol #solidarity #cities #journalism #mediacoops #migration

Good to see @thebristolcable.bsky.social namechecked in this article.

🎧 Listen: Bristol Unpacked with photographer Colin Moody In the first episode of a new season of Unpacked, Neil talks to Colin about his new book, celebrating Bristol’s nightlife – and the challenges venues face in the post-Covid era. thebristolcable.org/2025/04/list...

🏆 EXCLUSIVE! Need another reason to become a Cable member? In April, the Cable will be putting the names of all members into a hat and picking someone to receive this one-of-a-kind sculpture of local artist Hugo Farmer's 'Ohm Boy'. Join today to win: thebristolcable.org/join

We're looking for a volunteer Treasurer/Director for the Bristol Cable Board! If you love local journalism, have a background in finance or accounting, & want to get involved in our community- this might be exactly what you are looking for! Get in touch 👇 thebristolcable.org/2025/04/join...

🗳️ What does the arrest of metro mayor and MP Dan Norris mean for his constituents? thebristolcable.org/2025/04/dan-...

Come work with us! We're looking for someone who has experience in digital marketing and social media to join our fun and dynamic team working for the communities of Bristol. Spread the word! thebristolcable.org/2025/03/were...

💻Tech workers need unions too With mass layoffs and poor working conditions becoming widespread across the sector, it’s time for techies to get organised. Read the latest piece for our This Better Work series by Daniel Watson - thebristolcable.org/2025/04/here...

Stay tuned for more details on our panel debates & workshops featuring @karishmapatel.bsky.social, @avasantina.bsky.social, @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social, @aaronjbastani.bsky.social, @thebristolcable.bsky.social, @declassifieduk.org, @newint.bsky.social, @redpeppermag.bsky.social and many more!

Being a Crip is a radicalising experience: With the government’s disability benefits cuts coming into force, communities in Bristol and around the country are resisting under the banner Crips Against Cuts Read the opinion piece from Teodor Hykel here- thebristolcable.org/2025/04/crip...

Really good article about our local anarchist social centre in Bristol, 30 years old later this year!

People's History: Celebrating 30 years of the Base for Anarchy and Solidarity in Easton (BASE) thebristolcable.org/2025/04/cele...

We're looking for a volunteer Treasurer/Director for the Bristol Cable Board! If you love local journalism, have a background in finance or accounting, & want to get involved in our community- this might be exactly what you are looking for! Get in touch 👇 thebristolcable.org/2025/04/join...

If you didn't already know - 'here's why tech workers need unions too' today in the @thebristolcable.bsky.social thebristolcable.org/2025/04/here...

Many tenants are living in appalling conditions in Queens Court and some are now facing eviction threats. With fellow cllr George Calascione, I’ve been working to support tenants. Thanks to @mattyedwards23.bsky.social for this thorough investigative article in @thebristolcable.bsky.social

💻Tech workers need unions too With mass layoffs and poor working conditions becoming widespread across the sector, it’s time for techies to get organised. Read the latest piece for our This Better Work series by Daniel Watson - thebristolcable.org/2025/04/here...

The police have been gaslighting us for generations: Desmond Brown argues that the Avon and Somerset Police must show real change on institutional racism thebristolcable.org/2024/10/inst...

Squalid conditions continue at Queen’s Court despite council action Residents of a Clifton block of flats have rallied against persistent damp and mould and another rent increase. But now some are facing eviction threats from their London landlords. thebristolcable.org/2025/04/quee...

CALLOUT: Tell us your memories of clubbing at Motion! We’d like to hear about your experiences at Motion in Bristol - these could be as a punter, staff or a promoter. We’ll be choosing 4-5 of these to feature in an article publishing in July 2025. membership.thebristolcable.org/callouts/tel...

✏️Editorial: Why the Cable will be shining a light on child imprisonment Introducing our new long-term reporting strategy that puts impact at its heart – starting with a deep-dive on child prisons and exclusion from society. thebristolcable.org/2025/02/why-...

🏆 EXCLUSIVE! Need another reason to become a Cable member? In April, the Cable will be putting the names of all members into a hat and picking someone to receive this one-of-a-kind sculpture of local artist Hugo Farmer's 'Ohm Boy'. Join today to win: thebristolcable.org/join

Kill the Bill prisoners are fighting repression from behind bars thebristolcable.org/2025/03/kill...

Honoured to be included in this list this year ✊❤️ This year I’m going freelance, so it’s heartwarming to be recognised for my work at @thebristolcable.bsky.social before I head out! www.journalism.co.uk/news/20-wome...

CALLOUT: Tell us your memories of clubbing at Motion! We’d like to hear about your experiences at Motion in Bristol - these could be as a punter, staff or a promoter. We’ll be choosing 4-5 of these to feature in an article publishing in July 2025. membership.thebristolcable.org/callouts/tel...

Come work with us! We're looking for someone who has experience in digital marketing and social media to join our fun and dynamic team working for the communities of Bristol. Spread the word! thebristolcable.org/2025/03/were...

We've been donated a one-of-a-kind sculpture from local artist Hugo Farmer & we're giving it away to a lucky Cable member in 2025! All new members who join in Feb-Apr 2025 have a chance to win it! Please share widely and tell your friends to join this month… thebristolcable.org/join/

🎧 Listen: Bristol Unpacked from the archive, with Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer on taking on Labour and tackling lazy views of her party thebristolcable.org/2025/03/list...

Come work with us! We’re hiring: Digital Marketing and Communications Lead We’re looking for a creative, collaborative and dynamic new colleague to develop our digital growth strategy and produce audio, video and other social media and marketing content. thebristolcable.org/2025/03/were...

People's History: Celebrating 30 years of the Base for Anarchy and Solidarity in Easton (BASE) thebristolcable.org/2025/04/cele...

Excellent piece by @yooge.bsky.social for the @thebristolcable.bsky.social on James Crosby, the Bristol Mercury’s chief reporter, exposing poverty in the city in 1883.

Kill the Bill prisoners are fighting repression from behind bars thebristolcable.org/2025/03/kill...

Meet the Bristol author helping women write their way through early motherhood thebristolcable.org/2025/03/meet...