On Friday, February 10, four members of Scientists for XR, an offshoot of Extinction Rebellion, were acquitted following a successful appeal against earlier charges of criminal damage.
Author: James Ward
Founder of The Bristol Activist, a news blog for protest and activism in Bristol. @BristolActivist
Myanmar Diaries to show at The Cube on anniversary of military coup
A special film will be shown at The Cube cinema to mark the second anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar, which has claimed 19,000 lives and left millions homeless.
In photos: thousands march for striking workers
Thousands took to the streets on February 1 in support of striking workers from the National Education Union (NEU), Universities and Colleges Union (UCU), the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS), the RMT and Aslef.
Thousands of striking workers march through Bristol
Banners of almost every major union were carried above one of the biggest marches Bristol has seen in recent years.
Plane wrong: Bristol Airport expansion upheld in blow to campaigners
A High Court judge has dismissed the appeal of climate campaigners and ruled that Bristol Airport expansion can go ahead.
Parody blue plaques highlight dire quality of Bristol’s water
Campaigners Dirty Water Bristol have installed satirical blue plaques around Bristol harbour, criticising politicians who voted to pour sewage into waterways.