A crowd of 40 people gathered on the roundabout at the entrance to Bristol Airport on Wednesday to protest the expansion of the airport and to demonstrate their vigilance in ensuring the airport sticks to the conditions of its planning permission. Continue reading “We are watching you”, protesters warn Bristol Airport
With Bristol Airport facing no further legal challenge to its planned expansion, campaigners say they are keeping their eyes on the airport amid a “lack of trust” the airport will keep to its promises. Continue reading Campaigners remain vigilant over Bristol Airport expansion
The World Naked Bike Ride aims to raise awareness of the vulnerability of cyclists and non-motorist road users. Continue reading In photos: World Naked Bike Ride returns to Bristol
Members of Christian Climate Action, Extinction Rebellion and the Red Rebels were joined by Bristol Climate Choir on Thursday, June 15, to mark the arrival of Jerram’s Oil Fountain, a mechanised fountain which flows with artificial oil instead of water, the day before. Continue reading Climate activists welcome Jerram installation to Bristol Cathedral
The demonstration came as part of an ongoing campaign to pressure the University of Bristol to stop the Forced Swim Test, also known as the Porsolt Test, in which rats are dropped into a container of water whilst under the influence of antidepressants to measure their reaction time when threatened with drowning. Continue reading Animal rights activists protest University’s “cruel” testing practices
