

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 new light. 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 and charges dropped against those awaiting trial. 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 city centre to demand that the UK government immediately cease issuing licences for new oil and gas extraction projects. 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. 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

“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 and the conversion of the site to a housing development. 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 in Clifton on Sunday, March 12. Continue reading Campaigners to protest Bristol Zoo closure

Activists call for Clifton Cathedral fossil fuel divestment
Members of the Extinction Rebellion offshoot picketed the Cathedral on Sunday morning (March 5) in protest against the diocese’s continued investment in fossil fuels. Continue reading Activists call for Clifton Cathedral fossil fuel divestment

International Women’s Day 2023 to remember lives of women killed by men
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

‘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