The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Bristol is among 12 UK universities using Horus Security to monitor protest groups, raising fears of growing campus surveillance. Read our latest investigation here: thebristolcable.org/2026/04/univ... 157
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 13/04/2026🎧 NEW: Bristol Unpacked: what is positive masculinity? Neil Maggs asks ‘masculinities educator’ Lewis Wedlock about his work in schools, the appeal of the manosphere and the importance of meeting young people without judgement. Listen here: thebristolcable.org/2026/04/list... 041
Reposted by The Bristol CableDavid Lawrence @dlhnh.bsky.social · 25/03/2026ICYMI: The Bristol Cable with some of the best local journalism I have read about the anti-migrant scene 032
Reposted by The Bristol CableBristol Antifascists @bristolantifascist.bsky.social · 18/03/2026The rise and fall of Bristol Patriots - Great article by @thebristolcable.bsky.social 📰 By Adam Quarshie, Sean Morrison and Priyanka Raval Read the full article online here: thebristolcable.org/2026/03/the-... #Bristol #BristolAntifascists #TheBristolCable #News #Antifa 152
Reposted by The Bristol CableJacky @jacky3344.bsky.social · 14/03/2026Another group of convicted criminals, child abusers, con men & wifebeaters met up in Bristol last weekend, calling themselves "Bristol Patriots". Didn't go well for them - they're withdrawing "to regroup". thebristolcable.org/2026/03/the-...thebristolcable.orgThe rise and fall of Bristol PatriotsAfter last week’s demo exposed them, with out-and-out Nazis and a child sex offender showing up, is this the end of Bristol Patriots? 0278
Reposted by The Bristol CableHOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 12/03/2026The Bristol Patriots “March for Unity” last Saturday claimed to be “united against extremism”. But attendance included fascists, convicted violent thugs, and a child sex offender. Read our report: hopenothate.org.uk/2026/03/12/a...hopenothate.org.ukA bank robber, a knife attacker and a child sex offender: Bristol’s dismal “March for Unity” – HOPE not hateFar-right politics has always attracted violent thugs and criminals eager to blame immigrants for violence and criminality. This hypocrisy was wholly evident at the Bristol... 26134
Reposted by The Bristol Cable👻 🎃 🦇 Boola Lughosti's Dad 🏳️⚧️ 🇵🇸 @belalugosisdad.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Fantastic write-up from @thebristolcable.bsky.social on the rise and fall of "Bristol Patriots", covering the assorted nazis, child abusers and violent criminals that have made up their ranks, and how, between local activists, researchers and independent journalists this group has been opposed.thebristolcable.orgThe rise and fall of Bristol Patriots - The Bristol CableAs a hate-filled demo exposed their true colours, with Nazis, a child sex offender and bank robber in their ranks – is this the end for the group? 24022
Reposted by The Bristol CableChris Bertram @crookedfootball.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Excellent work from @thebristolcable.bsky.social and @hopenothate.org.ukthebristolcable.orgThe rise and fall of Bristol PatriotsAfter last week’s demo exposed them, with out-and-out Nazis and a child sex offender showing up, is this the end of Bristol Patriots? 0148
Reposted by The Bristol Cablethe PRSD @theprsd.bsky.social · 14/03/2026Thorough reporting from @thebristolcable.bsky.social thebristolcable.org/2026/03/the-...thebristolcable.orgThe rise and fall of Bristol PatriotsAfter last week’s demo exposed them, with out-and-out Nazis and a child sex offender showing up, is this the end of Bristol Patriots? 053
Reposted by The Bristol CableDavid Lawrence @dlhnh.bsky.social · 14/03/2026Fantastic article in The Bristol Cable about the local anti-migrant scene 0105
Reposted by The Bristol CableAmira Klute @arimak.bsky.social · 14/03/2026Die ersten Monate dieses Jahres war ich in Bristol zu Besuch beim @thebristolcable.bsky.social. Das Team hat gestern seine Langzeitrecherche zu den selbsternannten "Bristol Patriots" veröffentlicht. Ich finde, das ist Antifarecherche 🤝Lokaljournalismus thebristolcable.org/2026/03/the-... 1/4thebristolcable.orgThe rise and fall of Bristol PatriotsAfter last week’s demo exposed them, with out-and-out Nazis and a child sex offender showing up, is this the end of Bristol Patriots? 121
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Read our investigation, which charts the rise and fall of Bristol Patriots from their inception in 2025, here bit.ly/4uy9PIabit.lyThe rise and fall of Bristol PatriotsAfter last week’s demo exposed them, with out-and-out Nazis and a child sex offender showing up, is this the end of Bristol Patriots? 160
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 13/03/2026After a humiliating day on the streets, Bristol Patriots have since confirmed they are retreating. They are suspending their Facebook account while they ‘reset’ and make ‘significant changes’ – as if somehow people would be sad to see the back of them.bit.lyThe rise and fall of Bristol PatriotsAfter last week’s demo exposed them, with out-and-out Nazis and a child sex offender showing up, is this the end of Bristol Patriots? 1102
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Our reporters also captured footage of neo-Nazi Ryan Ferguson spouting antisemetic abuse at Jewish antifascists. Ferguson was cocky enough to tell them his horrific tirade didn’t amount to an offence, but police have since confirmed they have made an arrest after reviewing the footage. 181
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 13/03/2026We worked with antifascist research organisation Hope Not Hate to identify the key players in what was an all round flop of a demonstration, which was, as always, successfully disrupted by a far larger group of well-organised counter-protesters. 180
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Last Saturday, we reported from the dismal, hate-filled (and possibly final) march of the so-called Bristol Patriots. Revealing their true colours, the far-right group invited and welcomed with open arms self-proclaimed neo-Nazis, a child sex offender, a bank robber and other unsavoury characters. 13914
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 05/02/2026🚨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 032
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 05/02/2026shorturl.at/jT8esshorturl.atPalestine Action’s Filton 6 cleared in 'victory for moral courage' - The Bristol CableA jury has refused to convict the six activists, who broke into an disrupted operations at an Israeli arms firm on the outskirts of Bristol 020
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Sean and Adam have been following the high-profile cases, read their report on what the verdict means — and how the trials unfolded. Link in bio or click here: shorturl.at/jT8es 100
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 05/02/2026A 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 120
Reposted by The Bristol CableProtocols for Publishers @protocolsforpublishers.com · 05/02/2026Thank you for an excellent #PfP✨London Showcase @thebristolcable.bsky.social @aendra.com @jeremiahlee.bsky.social @mozdatacollective.bsky.social 👏👏👏 0125
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Neil asks Avon & Somerset PCC Clare Moody in the first Unpacked of 2026 Listen to the full episode here: bit.ly/4qcyyOK #Bristol #Podcastbit.lyBristol Unpacked: police and crime commissioner Clare MoodyNeil Maggs talks to Avon & Somerset police and crime commissioner Clare Moody, on the abolition of her role and what she hopes to achieve. 010
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 30/01/2026⚖️ 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 100
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Click here: bit.ly/4keuEDI #Bristol #Column #News #Journalism 010
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 30/01/2026As 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 120
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 29/01/2026In 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 021
Reposted by The Bristol Cablemartinbarrow.bsky.social @martinbarrow.bsky.social · 23/01/2026 Excellent @thebristolcable.bsky.social report on the incarceration of children, from so-called secure homes to young offender institutions thebristolcable.org/2026/01/hidd...thebristolcable.orgHurt people, hurt people: The hidden lives of children behind bars - The Bristol CableThe Big Story: A glimpse into child imprisonment, the school to prison pipeline and stalling youth justice system reform 041
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 21/01/2026We'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 010
Reposted by The Bristol Cabledavid-s.bsky.social @david-s.bsky.social · 17/01/2026For 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 073
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 16/01/2026This week, we launched our Profiling Power series, which aims to spread awareness of how data systems operate, highlight the risks of bias and discrimination, and empower people affected to fight back. Read our first story, Think Family and the fight for transparency here. shorturl.at/MfIIishorturl.atThink Family, and the fight for transparency over data profiling - The Bristol CableIt's a mass data gathering tool is designed to protect children and families. But is it pushing children into the criminal justice system? 040
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 16/01/2026In the UK, Bristol is something of a hotbed for the use of these kinds of systems that are being rolled out without citizens’ consent and under the guise of safeguarding. shorturl.at/MfIIishorturl.atThink Family, and the fight for transparency over data profiling - The Bristol CableIt's a mass data gathering tool is designed to protect children and families. But is it pushing children into the criminal justice system? 141
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 16/01/2026Personal information including health and financial data, school attendance records and police reports are being used to inform AI-powered risk scoring systems that try to predict things like people’s likelihood to commit crime. shorturl.at/MfIIishorturl.atThink Family, and the fight for transparency over data profiling - The Bristol CableIt's a mass data gathering tool is designed to protect children and families. But is it pushing children into the criminal justice system? 130
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 16/01/2026For 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 142
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Read the eye-opening article here: bit.ly/4pzQdzQ #Advertising #Amazon #Capitalism #IllEffects #TaxEvasion 010
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 01/12/2025The 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. 172
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 25/11/2025🚨 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 000
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 24/11/2025📌 The Cube (Dove St S, BS2 8JD) 📆 Tuesday, 25th November ⏰ 7.30-9.30pm (doors open at 7pm) 💷 £4 MEMBERS/£8 GENERAL (CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE) Link in bio or click here: bit.ly/49DOXHo #Podcast #Event #Bristol #Live 000
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 24/11/2025🚨 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 102
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 20/11/2025🎙️ Listen to Episode 1 of We've Got Your Boy today: bit.ly/4o0tvQ9 🪪 Cable members get early access to our episodes. Not a member, join us today: bit.ly/3u9j6vn #Podcast #Investigation #News #Bristol #YouthJustice #ChildIncarceration #Media 010
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 20/11/2025The 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? 100
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Download it today: apps.apple.com/gb/app/the-b... Built in collaboration with @newsmastfoundation.org. Help us reach 5,000 members by 2030! #IndependentJournalism #Fediverse #OpenWeb #CooperativeMediaapps.apple.comThe Bristol Cable App - App StoreDownload The Bristol Cable by Newsmast Foundation on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips and more games like The Bristol Cable. 010
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 19/11/2025**Three layers:** 📰 News & multimedia 👥 Member networking with journalists 🌍 Curated global channels All journalism stays free at thebristolcable.org. App free to paid members (join from £1/month). 📲 Download from App Store (iOS only for now) 🔗 Join at thebristolcable.org/join 100
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 19/11/2025🎉 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 265
Reposted by The Bristol CableSkoojally @skoojala.bsky.social · 16/11/2025Check 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.socialthebristolcable.orgSeries Overview - The Bristol CableInvestigative podcast on school exclusions, child imprisonment, and youth violence—starting on the outskirts of Bristol at Vinney Green. 021
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 10/11/2025We 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 140
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 22/10/2025We'll also be holding a fundraiser in support of Gaza Champions. a mutual aid network directly connecting families in Gaza with supporters around the world. championgaza.xyzchampiongaza.xyzGaza ChampionsInitiative to find individuals to champion fundraising efforts from Gaza 020
The Bristol Cable @thebristolcable.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Join us for this live show, where Mathilda shares her firsthand experience of life on the boat, the illegal interception, detention and torture of her comrades, the lack of media coverage, and the profound lessons learned from the journey. 110