Bristol Airport expansion overcomes last legal hurdle as campaigners’ Court of Appeal hearing refused
The last attempt by campaigners to stop the expansion of Bristol Airport has failed, leaving the airport with no further legal barriers to begin expansion works. Continue reading Bristol Airport expansion overcomes last legal hurdle as campaigners’ Court of Appeal hearing refused
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Bristol Just Stop Oil activists found guilty
Two Bristolians have been charged at Westminster Magistrates’ Court for their role in a Just Stop Oil action in Holborn, London, on October 21, 2022. … Continue reading Bristol Just Stop Oil activists found guilty
Where are our Nipples? Breaking the taboo on female bodies
Frustrated at seeing how women’s nipples are censored, particularly on social media, and the sexualisation of the nipple within a patriarchal society, in 2018 the… Continue reading Where are our Nipples? Breaking the taboo on female bodies
In Photos: May Day 2023
The march, attended by union branched from across the south west, coincided with a strike day of the Royal College of Nurses, whose picket line… Continue reading In Photos: May Day 2023
News
Greenham Common events in Bristol this weekend
A series of events will remember Greenham Common Peace Camp and the legacy of feminist resistance in Bristol this weekend. Continue reading Greenham Common events in Bristol this weekend
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… Continue reading Bristol Airport expansion campaigners head mass protests in London
Vehicles spray painted in escalation of anti-SUV actions
Stencilled messages reading “Climate Criminal” and “This Machine Kills Kids” were sprayed onto the sides of large 4x4s and SUVs (sports utility vehicles), vehicles… Continue reading Vehicles spray painted in escalation of anti-SUV actions
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… Continue reading In photos: Kill the Bill anniversary protest
Just Stop Oil slow march through Bristol
From 1pm on Saturday, March 18, Just Stop Oil (JSO) activists and supporters, many wearing the now-familiar orange hi-vis tabards, marched slowly around the… Continue reading Just Stop Oil slow march through Bristol
Bristol Harbour dyed green in river pollution 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
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.… Continue reading Kill The Bill anniversary protest announced
“Save our zoo” say residents opposed to development plans
Campaign group Save Bristol Zoo Gardens (SBZG) organised the march on March 12 to demonstrate public concern about the closure of Bristol Zoo Gardens… Continue reading “Save our zoo” say residents opposed to development plans
Campaigners to protest Bristol Zoo closure
Campaign group Save Bristol Zoo Gardens (SBZG) are planning a protest march from the Victoria Rooms on Queens Road to the former zoo site… Continue reading Campaigners to protest Bristol Zoo closure
Features
The dark side of animal activism
Why in a nation of self-styled ‘animal lovers’ is veganism still seen as difficult, only for a tiny minority and/or irrelevant to most people? Continue reading The dark side of animal activism
The Public Order Act pushes us to rethink what protest can be
The Public Order Act is a repressive and authoritarian piece of legislation and must be resisted. How we do this is up to us and… Continue reading The Public Order Act pushes us to rethink what protest can be
Rebels tell personal stories of activism in new short films
Ahead of planned protests in London from April 21, Extinction Rebellion (XR) Bristol are hoping to attract new members to their cause with a series… Continue reading Rebels tell personal stories of activism in new short films
‘Creating a more loving world’: an evening with Animal Rebellion
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… Continue reading ‘Creating a more loving world’: an evening with Animal Rebellion
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Interviews and Analysis
‘We want a city where we can all breathe’ – a night out with Bristol’s SUV saboteurs
For months a small group of activists have targeted the large, polluting cars of the wealthy, deflating their tyres in the dead of night. With… Continue reading ‘We want a city where we can all breathe’ – a night out with Bristol’s SUV saboteurs
Common good: how Bristol’s communities are redefining climate action
A scheme led by Bristol Green Capital Partnership is challenging barriers to action by reframing climate action as community action to tackle inequality, reduce social… Continue reading Common good: how Bristol’s communities are redefining climate action
Old Market (Remixed) brings hidden histories to life
Hidden histories of one of Bristol most infamous streets will be on show next week as the Wardrobe Theatre hosts Old Market (Remixed), a one-man… Continue reading Old Market (Remixed) brings hidden histories to life
How unions can lead action on the climate crisis
In the battle for a green future, we should turn to an often overlooked force: trade unions. Continue reading How unions can lead action on the climate crisis