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
Bristol’s picturesque Cascade Steps became an open sewer today as campaigners sought to raise awareness of river pollution. Continue reading Bristol Harbour dyed green in river pollution protest
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
Campaign group Save Bristol Zoo Gardens (SBZG) organised the march on March 12 to demonstrate public concern about the closure of Bristol Zoo Gardens and the conversion of the site to a housing development. Continue reading “Save our zoo” say residents opposed to development plans
Bristol Feminist Collective and allies will take to the streets on Wednesday, March 8, to remember the lives of women killed by men in 2022. Continue reading International Women’s Day 2023 to remember lives of women killed by men
A dozen people huddle around a digital advertising screen. There is a flurry of movement before the group moves on, leaving behind several posters hastily glued to the glowing display. Continue reading ‘Creating a more loving world’: an evening with Animal Rebellion
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. Continue reading Bristol activists among scientists acquitted for climate protest
Banners of almost every major union were carried above one of the biggest marches Bristol has seen in recent years. Continue reading Thousands of striking workers march through Bristol
A High Court judge has dismissed the appeal of climate campaigners and ruled that Bristol Airport expansion can go ahead.
Continue reading Plane wrong: Bristol Airport expansion upheld in blow to campaigners
Members of XR Bristol held a demo outside the Broadmead branch of Barclays in solidarity with seven women sentenced today in London for breaking the windows of Barclays’ headquarters in 2021. Continue reading Protesters target Barclays as seven avoid prison for window-breaking action
