Youth campaigners to lead march for fairer buses
The dire state of the region’s buses will be the subject of further protest by a coalition of community campaign groups next month. Continue reading Youth campaigners to lead march for fairer buses
Category: Demonstration
Resistance and Counterculture in Bristol, 1944-2023
In this guest article, David Williams maps a timeline of resistance in Bristol from the Park Street protests of 1944 to the Kill the Bill protests of 2021 and beyond. This history is at once an inspiration and a poingant reminder of the need for ongoing struggle for justice. Continue reading Resistance and Counterculture in Bristol, 1944-2023
“We are watching you”, protesters warn Bristol Airport
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
Campaigners remain vigilant over Bristol Airport expansion
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
In photos: World Naked Bike Ride returns to Bristol
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
Animal rights activists protest University’s “cruel” testing practices
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
Trans rights protesters return to university campus
An event by a university feminist group was forced to relocate after being picketed by trans rights activists. Women Talk Back!, the University of Bristol feminist society, was planning to host the event, titled Feminist Lawyers Talk Back!, on Friday, April 28, at the Queen’s Building. However, the presence of some 30 protesters from trans rights groups including Trans Liberation Front Bristol and local punk … Continue reading Trans rights protesters return to university campus
Bristol Airport expansion campaigners head mass protests in London
Local anti-airport expansion campaigners will be at the forefront of mass protests in London this weekend. Bristol Airport Action Network (BAAN) will join tens of thousands of Extinction Rebellion activists from across the UK and descend on the capital for four days of protests, dubbed “The Big One”, involving demonstrations on Parliament Square and pickets outside government department buildings. BAAN will picket the Department for … Continue reading Bristol Airport expansion campaigners head mass protests in London
In photos: Kill the Bill anniversary protest
On Tuesday, hundreds once again took to the streets, beginning at the Bearpit and marching to Bridewell police station, this time to demand that those arrested for taking part in the 2021 protest are freed and charges dropped against those awaiting trial. Continue reading In photos: Kill the Bill anniversary protest
Kill The Bill anniversary protest announced
A protest has been announced on the anniversary of the first Kill The Bill protest in Bristol, which took place on March 21, 2021. On that day, police violence escalated a peaceful protest into a riot as protesters fought back against police brutality that left dozens of protesters injured. Since then, 34 people have been arrested and charged with offences ranging from violent disorder to … Continue reading Kill The Bill anniversary protest announced