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Environmental activists on trial barred from citing climate crisis in their defence

Four Insulate Britain activists recently stood trial at Inner London crown court on a public nuisance charge for blocking a busy London junction in October 2021. Like Just Stop Oil, Insulate Britain is waging a civil disobedience campaign to force the government to implement policies to tackle climate change and…

The Conversation · Feb 21, 2023

Plaque marking spot where Colston statue was dumped in Bristol's harbour has moved

"The Museums Service are currently going through the acquisition process to include the plaque as part of the city’s collection.”

Bristol Post · Feb 3, 2023

Exhibition lays bare Church of England’s links to slave trade

Artefacts on show at Lambeth Palace Library include a ‘slave bible’, with all mention of ‘freedom’ removed

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2023

Jen Reid on Colston two years on, her new book and launching a fashion brand

She's wanted to launch her own business for years

Bristol Post · Nov 24, 2022

Bristol University could rename buildings like Wills, Fry and Goldney due to links with slave trade

They are named after prominent families with connections to slavery

Bristol Post · Nov 22, 2022

Just Stop Oil’s attacks on art risk becoming a cliché

Though there is situationist wit in throwing soup over Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, the protest is more likely to provoke eye-rolls than action

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022

Massive Attack join project to increase diversity of English school curriculum

Bristol group have written new music for Cargo Classroom project, which they describe as ‘a perfect piece of activism’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2022

Black History Month: BristolLive supports black-owned businesses throughout the city

It's a time for knowledge, understanding and commemoration

Bristol Post · Oct 1, 2022

Removing Colston statue was 'cathartic not violent' says one of Colston 4

Rhian Graham said she is 'not disheartened' by Court of Appeal ruling, which can't undo what happened

Bristol Post · Sep 29, 2022

Colston four: protesters cannot rely on ‘human rights’ defence, top judge rules

Acquittal of four who toppled statue unchanged but appeal court decision could affect future trials for ‘significant’ criminal damage

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2022