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 of short videos that show the group’s activists in a… Continue reading Rebels tell personal stories of activism in new short films
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… Continue reading In photos: Kill the Bill anniversary protest
‘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 glued to the glowing display. Continue reading ‘Creating a more loving world’: an evening with Animal Rebellion
Finite: the climate of change showing in Bristol in March
Finite: the climate of change was shot by filmmaker Rich Felgate over a four-year period which included 18 months living in protest camps on the front lines of climate action in the UK and Germany. Continue reading Finite: the climate of change showing in Bristol in March
New funding extends Community Climate Action scheme
More communities will have the chance to join Bristol’s innovative climate action plan scheme thanks to a new mentorship programme and funding. Continue reading New funding extends Community Climate Action scheme
In photos: vigil for Brianna Ghey
Around one hundred people, many from Bristol’s LGBTQ+ community, assembled on College Green on Tuesday evening to pay respects, console one another and call for an end to the violence which has taken too many… Continue reading In photos: vigil for Brianna Ghey
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. Continue reading Myanmar Diaries to show at The Cube on anniversary of military coup
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. Continue reading In photos: thousands march for striking workers
Campaigners sidelined by council bee garden plans
Bristol City Council have proudly announced the installation of new bee-friendly bus stops across the city, less than six months after a similar installation by volunteers was torn down. Continue reading Campaigners sidelined by council bee garden plans
‘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 unparalleled access to the group, Max Roche explores what it… Continue reading ‘We want a city where we can all breathe’ – a night out with Bristol’s SUV saboteurs
Mahsa Amini demo shows solidarity with Iran protests
One hundred people gathered at The Fountain Steps on Saturday, November 19, for a demo to remember Mahsa Amini, and others killed in protests in Iran since the death of the 22-year-old Kurd at the… Continue reading Mahsa Amini demo shows solidarity with Iran protests
COP 27 Climate March: in pictures
On an unseasonably warm November day, Bristolians gathered to mark the COP 27 climate summit, which many believe will fail to result in meaningful action on climate change. Continue reading COP 27 Climate March: in pictures
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