International Human Rights Day marked by rally
Human rights campaigners Bristol Outcry marked the anniversary with an afternoon of talks, poetry and music on College Green to raise awareness of human rights issues at home and abroad. Continue reading International Human Rights Day marked by rally
Rees-Mogg targeted by new campaign group
Environmental campaigners took action against local MP Jacob Rees-Mogg to call out his support of raw sewage being dumped in British waterways. Continue reading Rees-Mogg targeted by new campaign group
From Bristol to Yemen: protesting the global arms trade
The “Tour of Shame”, as it was called, organised by XR Peace Bristol and Bristol Against Arms Trade, visited six arms companies in north Bristol: Thales and Leonardo in Stoke Gifford, BAE Systems and MBDA in Filton, Airbus on Gloucester Road North, and Rolls-Royce in Patchway. Continue reading From Bristol to Yemen: protesting the global arms trade
Free and fair buses, demand campaigners
Activists from XR Youth blocked an Airport Flyer bus to call for fairer public transport across the region. Continue reading Free and fair buses, demand campaigners
Campaigners keep warm with Cabot Circus protest
Bristol’s first “warm up” action saw ten people demonstrate inside Cabot Circus to raise awareness of fuel poverty and campaigns fighting against it. Continue reading Campaigners keep warm with Cabot Circus protest
Boeing protest demands halt to arms sales
Bristol Kurdistan Solidarity Network protested outside the Filton offices of major defence company Boeing to protest the sale of weapons to Turkey. Continue reading Boeing protest demands halt to arms sales
Protest against fuel poverty coming this weekend
On Saturday, December 3, campaign groups will stage a protest against fuel poverty as part of a national day of action organised by the Warm This Winter campaign. Continue reading Protest against fuel poverty coming this weekend
‘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 means to be a Tyre Extinguisher. Continue reading ‘We want a city where we can all breathe’ – a night out with Bristol’s SUV saboteurs
Ashley Down Oak may be safe at last
The Ashley Down oak saga which rocked a north Bristol neighbourhood may be nearing a conclusion. Continue reading Ashley Down Oak may be safe at last
Trans Pride 2022, in photos
Bristol Trans Pride 2022 takes to the streets once again. Continue reading Trans Pride 2022, in photos