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Your support will help us keep going Join us Latest stories Reports Inside the refugee facility in Poland where a Bristol charity is helping Ukrainians get to the UK James Rogerson was one of the Bristol volunteers with charity Love Bristol helping Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion, whose attempts to come to the UK have been delayed. James Rogerson Features Western Harbour development treading water Jess Connett Callouts Barton Hill and Redfield in focus Do you live in Barton Hill or Redfield? Tell us what you want the Cable to investigate. Have your say Will Franklin Reports Bristol to become first UK city to offer potentially life saving drug checking scheme After years of pilot schemes at music festivals, the community-based service will aim to prevent drug-related deaths and harm, as users can find out what they’re taking. Matty Edwards Edition 29 Too many cars? On the streets in Bristol’s future first ‘liveable neighbourhood’ Restricting through traffic in the dense residential areas of Barton Hill, Redfield and St George will reduce pollution and encourage walking and cycling. But first, the council has to win people over. Matty Edwards Edition 29 Homegrown radio station launches second record label and social enterprise The world of community radio is a challenging one, but Noods is going from strength to strength. Priyanka Raval Bristol Mayoral Referendum Work underway to build new committee system after referendum vote to scrap mayor A group of councillors from different parties is being set up to design the new system coming into force in 2024. Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter) Edition 29 ‘You don’t win at this’: the ongoing battle against sexual harassment in Bristol’s nightlife Money is being poured into providing venues with training and resources against the crime, but it's just the start of a process of creating cultural change, explains the Trinity Centre’s Aysha Tailor-Whyte. Aphra Evans Read more··· Cable Community Read more The Bristol Cable is more than just a newspaper, it's a community of 2,800 people Bristol Mayoral Referendum The Cable view: Time to build a new political system in Bristol After voting to scrap the mayoral system, Labour and the Greens have the opportunity to form a progressive alliance. But Bristol’s political culture needs work, too. The Bristol Cable Bristol Mayoral Referendum ‘I feel so uninformed’: Cable readers on Bristol’s mayoral referendum Does the mayor have too much power and exclude councillors? Or is having a mayor the best way to overcome stalemates in a politically divided city? Here’s what Cable readers had to say. Matty Edwards Bristol Mayoral Referendum Not enough info for public ahead of mayoral referendum, campaigners say At a debate co-hosted by the Cable, panellists discussed the pros and cons of the mayoral model, representation and how to overcome low engagement with local politics. Matty Edwards Read more··· In Disrepair: Bristol’s broken renting system Read more This series will tell the stories of renters in Bristol, dig into how the pandemic has affected the crisis, and, crucially, what can be done about it. In Disrepair: Bristol's broken renting system Revealed: The Disabled Bristolians waiting months and years to live in accessible homes Housing adaptations for Disabled people should offer independence – but for many it's a prolonged bureaucratic nightmare. Matty Edwards In Disrepair: Bristol's broken renting system How Bristol needs to tackle its renting crisis, according to the Greens While it’s so difficult to build enough houses, landlord licensing across the city and rent controls are needed to make renting more secure and affordable, write Green councillors Tony Dyer and Tom Hathway. Tony Dyer and Tom Hathway In Disrepair: Bristol's broken renting system What next for Bristol’s renting crisis? Politicians and campaigners gathered to discuss how we can transform renting in Bristol and push the government to pursue long-promised reform. Marianne Brooker and Matty Edwards Read more··· Our new print edition is out now! Join 2,800 others to support independent local journalism and get the Winter 2022 edition of the Bristol Cable in the post! Become a member Bristol Unpacked Podcast Listen to more Fascinating and challenging conversations from characters on big topics facing the city and beyond. Listen: Bristol Unpacked with Neil Maggs Bristol Unpacked Paul Hassan, the community sector leader who says a mayor is best for the city and the vote is ‘self-indulgent’ The last of four episodes in a mini-series dedicated to understanding what’s at stake in Bristol’s upcoming mayoral referendum on 5 May. Neil Maggs, Adam Cantwell-Corn and Aphra Evans Listen: Bristol Unpacked with Neil Maggs Bristol Unpacked Nicola Bowden-Jones, the ex-Labour councillor who says the mayoral system is 'sexist and anti-democratic' Part three of four episodes in a mini-series dedicated to understanding what’s at stake in Bristol’s upcoming mayoral referendum on 5 May. Neil Maggs, Adam Cantwell-Corn and Aphra Evans Listen: Bristol Unpacked with Neil Maggs Bristol Unpacked Ellie King, the Labour councillor coming out to bat for the mayoral system and take on critics Part two of four episodes in a mini-series dedicated to understanding what’s at stake in Bristol’s upcoming mayoral referendum on 5 May. Neil Maggs, Adam Cantwell-Corn and Aphra Evans Listen to more··· Investigations Read more Uncovering injustice and wrongdoing In Disrepair: Bristol's broken renting system Would a database that names and shames rogue landlords help protect renters? London renters can access a searchable database of enforcement actions against landlords. Could something similar help people navigate the minefield of finding somewhere to live in Bristol? Alex Turner and Matty Edwards Investigations Revealed: Bristol Mind loses core mental health service it has run for 25 years Whistleblowers from the advocacy service, which has now transferred to new providers, allege mismanagement by the board of trustees. Matty Edwards Investigations MP urges council to stop housing families at Imperial Apartments, as documents reveal concerns over ‘incompetent’ security Documents seen by the Cable confirm issues reported by residents at the controversial South Bristol apartment block. Alex Turner Read more··· Got a tip off? Contact our journalists and share your stories securely and confidentially with The Bristol Cable. Get in touch Video Watch more Video Race, language and labels: what do people really think about the term ‘BAME’? The government announced last month it was dropping the problematic term, but is it still useful in certain situations and are diversity initiatives still needed? Priyanka Raval, Aphra Evans and Omar Powell Video ‘People are scared’: A Russian who opposes war speaks out on state-controlled media and economic collapse With the war in Ukraine entering its third week, this is what's happening on the other side of the border. Aphra Evans Video Watch: The new documentary celebrating Bristol’s inner-city walks The film profiles a grassroots project called Slow Ways which hopes to get more people walking further – with all the associated benefits. Aphra Evans and David Mathias Watch more··· Join 2,800+ Cable members redefining local media Your support will help the Cable grow, deepening our connections in the city and investigating the issues that matter most in our communities. Join now What makes us different? Bristol and the Climate Crisis Read more Reports ‘It’s what God is asking of me’: Bristol reverend, 80, will risk arrest again to raise awareness of climate crisis Supporters cheered as Reverend Sue Parfitt had a conviction overturned by a judge. Sean Morrison Bristol and the Climate Crisis Locked out of nature: Making Bristol’s parks accessible to Disabled people Being outdoors is vital to our wellbeing, even more so during a pandemic, but for Disabled people, getting out into nature is harder than ever. Hannah Vickers Reports Leading scientist: How climate change is already hitting Europe and how we need to adapt A Bristol scientist breaks down the latest IPCC scientific report on the impact of climate change. 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Produced in partnership with the Bristol Cable since April 2018. Bristol History Podcast Listen: Ann Yearsley, the working class Bristol poet who took on the slave trade Brycchan Carey, Professor of English at Northumbria University, talks about the life and work of 18th century Bristolian poet and milkwoman, Ann Yearsley. Tom Brothwell Bristol History Podcast Listen: Meet Bristol’s ballooning pioneer Don Cameron Cameron Balloons created the first modern hot air balloon in Western Europe, and it has since become a beloved symbol of the city. Tom Brothwell Bristol History Podcast LISTEN: Telling the stories from Bristol LGBTQ people going back 300 years Andrew Foyle from Outstories Bristol, a volunteer community history group, discusses the stories of LGBTQ people throughout Bristol’s history from the 17th century to the present day. Tom Brothwell Listen to more··· Support our independent journalism The Bristol Cable produces quality local journalism, powered by members. 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