Freelance journalist based in Bristol, formerly of media coop @TheBristolCable.
Bristol, England
Joined December 2012
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Data acquired by The Dispatch under freedom of information laws lays bare which assets have been sold since the council went bankrupt in September 2023. 💸
Over the last two years, a whopping 1,000 assets have been flogged for a total of nearly £230m. 🔨
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The Renters' Rights Bill has been APPROVED by the House of Commons!
This is the final step before the Bill receives Royal Assent, which we expect shortly.
No more amendments, no more debate - renters' rights are coming.
ALT Matthew Pennycook MP speaking at the dispatch box in the House of Commons
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Recently released council accounts show Birmingham had hundreds of millions it could have used instead of going bankrupt & issuing extreme cuts, say 35 accountant researchers.
They're demanding an inquiry. Read the full story, in The Dispatch.
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Good article from @MattyEdwards23 this - worth a read. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3d…
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📰 The Filton 18: ‘The more you oppress people, the more they will rise’
The story of @Pal_action activists taking on the Elbit Systems Israeli arms facility on the outskirts of Bristol
thebristolcable.org/2025/02/…
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NEW: Reform UK is advertising for a 'deeply patriotic' candidate for West of England Mayor
The ad says 'no political experience is necessary'
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👓 "The Bristol Cable has long been blazing a trail into new kinds of investigative reporting and political coverage, bolstered by the fact that the title is owned by its readers."
Well thank you kindly. 👋
theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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🚗 The East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood trial scheme has finally come into force and the council will be collecting data on the impacts.
The Cable wants to track your experience of the change - Please help us with a quick survey: bit.ly/41cPknV
ALT Street blocked with two large planters displaying 'ROAD CLOSED' signs, located in a residential area with houses on either side.
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🚗 Traffic jams around East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood fuel anger, as council calls for patience. As opposition intensifies, what would it take for them to call the whole thing off?
Story by Matty Edwards here: bit.ly/41cPknV
ALT A person crossing a busy street lined with a queue of cars and traditional brick houses during dusk.
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⛔ A campaign to halt the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood has sprung up before the trial scheme is fully in place. Can the attempt to reduce traffic survive this bump in the road?
Story by @mattyedwards23 here: buff.ly/3CTuEHG
ALT A peaceful street scene in daylight with rows of houses on both sides and parked cars lining the road. In the distance, city high-rises are visible under a soft sky.
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We need an Engagement Lead to be the driving force behind the Cable’s presence and engagement with people in Bristol. Hours: 4 days per week. Salary: £28,680 (pro-rata).
Apply by Sun 1 Dec: bit.ly/4fjvsDO
ALT Group of people gathered outdoors, with one person holding a large orange bag. Text overlay reads 'We're Hiring: Engagement Lead'
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🏚️ One of Bristol’s worst ‘eyesore’ buildings has partially collapsed. What is the council doing about it?
Full story by Alex King here: bit.ly/4i2tv0s
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🗞️ ICYMI: Investigative local media co-op @TheBristolCable is seeking a part-time engagement lead to take responsibility for its membership growth and retention. The role is based in Bristol and pays £28,680 pro rata. Applications close 01/12/24. 🔗 journoresources.org.uk/job/e…
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NEW SERIES! 🚨🎙️
📦 Join Neil Maggs as we get stuck into a brand-new season of #BristolUnpacked … First in the hot-seat, Easton councillor and housing committee lead, Barry Parsons on the Green's new found power.
Listen here: bit.ly/4eF6ZrB
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🔎 A sensitive report leaked to the Cable reveals ‘super users’ of stop-and-search powers and the police who prolifically and disproportionately target Black people in Bristol.
Story by @seanmorrison_ buff.ly/3C6k13v
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#Tips💡: Inspiring achievement! Co-operative local media @TheBristolCable hit a target to increase its membership revenue in one year. Strategy Lead @ElizMizon shares her tips on how to pass its fundraising campaign target. @journalismcouk ⤵️
journalism.co.uk/podcast/how…
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💰 The Cable has uncovered evidence Bristol City Council is referring thousands of council tax debts to enforcement agencies despite a stated policy to do so only as a last resort.
Full story by @MattyEdwards23: bit.ly/3ABPdHi
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⏰ We’re now almost over the line, with 97% of our target raised! Annual memberships and Patron memberships will make the most difference.
Join here: bit.ly/4bVBkSc
ALT Three individuals holding up copies of 'The Bristol Cable' in front of their faces, standing in front of a brick wall. A progress bar overlaid on the image shows 97% with text urging to reach 100% before August 28th.
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🚨Members of Easton-based anarchist social centre BASE recently discovered that they’re being monitored by counter-terrorist police, after a man was recalled to prison after attending one of its events.
Story by Tom Anderson: bit.ly/3yPzEex
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⏰ One week left! With our campaign at 97% we're within reaching distance of our target.
In case you haven't heard of the Bristol Cable - here's a snapshot of where we started and our mission for the next decade 📹
Join here: bit.ly/4bVBkSc