Art Review: ‘A Drawn out Death’ by Creative Youth Network

A brave and honest commentary on the subject of death from young artists of The Creative Youth Network

Residents fight smokescreen power plants

Bristol residents are fighting proposals to build new power stations in urban areas. Why are these new dirty power stations planned in the Green Capital, and at a time of climate crisis? And why are the plans being kept so quiet?

Whitehall squatters evicted

Bailiffs kick group out of former disused probation hostel at 4:00am.

Mixed perceptions of mayoral governance in Bristol

A study identifies key strategic choices for the future of Bristol’s governance.

An unusual WW1 hero from Bristol

Walter Ayles is an unsung WW1 Bristol hero for unusual reasons. But next year, a century after he defied the authorities, he will finally get the recognition of a blue plaque on his former home in Ashley Down.

Super (Waste) markets

Whilst donating to charities is seen as a positive solution to food waste, it does very little to tackle the causes of excess production.

The history of struggle at Avonmouth Docks

The Avonmouth Docks have been a site of dispute since opening in 1877 as detailed in these six events from 1923 to the present day.

An ethical minefield: Bristol University’s corporate partnerships.

What role should questionable industries play in publicly funded educational institutions?

TTIPing the balance

Are secret negotiations further tipping the balance in favour of corporate power?

Can We Move Beyond Black History Month?

Storyteller from South Africa challenges the limits of this yearly event and speaks to local actors proposing initiatives to expand learning about global cultures

What links Bristol Green Capital council, Monsanto and “probably carcinogenic” chemicals?

The World Health Organisation says it probably causes cancer in humans. It has been banned outright in countries as diverse as the Netherlands, Colombia and Sri Lanka.

Carriageworks development in a mixed bag result

Planning permission produces claims of both community victory and council let down