The British state is treating Palestine Action activists who targeted an Elbit Systems Israeli arms facility on the outskirts of Bristol like terrorists – subjecting them to repressive sanctions in jail as they await trial.
The post Filton 18: ‘The more you oppress people, the more they will rise’ appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
The Bristol Cable …
A huge Youth Zone, part of a national network, will be opening in 2026 by the Imperial Retail Park. But is it what this side of the city needs? And will young people feel welcome, no matter what postcode they live in?
The post South Bristol’s new youth centre is technically in Knowle West. Can it deliver for kids from Hartcliffe too? appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
The Bristol Cable …
Political satirist and prime minister-baiting candidate Count Binface talks nationalising Adele, the dangers of Keir Starmer’s ‘inch-deep’ majority, and how his pastry policies can improve Bristol.
The post Who’s the real joke – the bin-faced comedian or the clowns in charge? appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
The Bristol Cable …
Engaging children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is a rewarding but challenging job. When teachers at a Bristol school found they had been underpaid for years, slow progress in negotiations led to a strike.
The post Righting a historic injustice: why special needs teachers at one Bristol school walked out appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
The Bristol Cable …
Yasmeen Eshtaya is a Palestinian teacher whose life has been deeply affected by the brutal violence of the Israeli state. But she is committed to reconciliation and forming bonds through teaching Arabic – including to people in Bristol.
The post Education is the great liberator: the Bristol activists forging links with teachers in Palestine appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
The Bristol Cable …
Change is on the horizon for leaseholders in Bristol now that Labour is in power. But it can’t come soon enough.
The post Leaseholders are calling for feudal system to be abolished, but what will Labour actually change? appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
The Bristol Cable …
From rough sleeping to overstretched waiting lists for a social home, women in Bristol and beyond are disproportionately affected by the housing crisis – but their needs are often not recognised.
The post ‘Prison felt safer than the streets’: why women’s homelessness needs to be better understood appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
The Bristol Cable …
Thanks to a crowdfunding campaign, the Rhubarb Tavern could be saved from redevelopment after three years closed. In a changing city, and with pints becoming a luxury for many, what will be needed to make it a success?
The post ‘We want to give people their space back’: clock ticks on crowdfunder to save Barton Hill’s last pub appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
The Bristol Cable …
Independent cinema in Bristol has been severely impacted by the pandemic and the cost of living crisis. Does it have what it takes to keep going?
The post ‘The sector won’t survive much longer’: can Bristol’s indie cinemas regain their pre-Covid highs? appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
The Bristol Cable …
The Seed Sessions project combines counselling and music mentoring to help young men express themselves. We heard from its founder, one of the participants and a counsellor working with the group about the power of music as a therapeutic tool.
The post When words fail: Meet the Bristol group nurturing male musicians’ mental health appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
The Bristol Cable …