Somerset Green Party Councillor Sentenced to Prison for Role in Just Stop Oil M25 Protests Tuesday, December 9, 2025 somerset greenparty protest juststopoil climate michaeldunk m25 prison publicnuisance environment Michael “Mick” Dunk, a serving Somerset Green Party councillor, has been sentenced to 26 months in prison for his involvement in the Just Stop Oil protests on the M25 motorway in November 2022. Dunk, one of two … Read More
Somerset Green Party Councillor Jailed for Role in Just Stop Oil M25 Protests Tuesday, December 9, 2025 somerset greenparty protest m25 juststopoil climateaction councillor sentencing publicsafety campaign Michael Dunk, a serving Somerset Green Party councillor, has been sentenced to 26 months in prison for his involvement in the 2022 Just Stop Oil protests on the M25 motorway. Elected in May 2022 to represent Frome West, Dunk … Read More
Use of Live Reindeer at Christmas Lights Switch-On Defended Amidst Protest Friday, December 5, 2025 reindeer christmas animalwelfare protest festivals s somerset domestication wildlife animalrights events A farm attraction in Wincanton has defended its decision to feature live reindeer at the recent Christmas lights switch-on, despite protests from animal rights campaigners. During last Friday’s event, two reindeer were … Read More
Students Protest University Ties to Fossil Fuel and Arms Companies at Careers Fair Sunday, November 23, 2025 students protest fossilfuels climatechange careers university ethical activism petition recruitment A passionate group of students at the University of Bath took a stand against the presence of fossil fuel and arms companies at their Autumn Careers Fair, challenging the university’s partnerships with industries linked to … Read More
Students Challenge University Ties to Fossil Fuel and Arms Companies at Careers Fair Sunday, November 23, 2025 protest climate fossilfuels ethics university careers petition campaigning activism environment At the University of Bath, a determined group of students took a stand against the influence of major fossil fuel and weapons corporations on campus. During the Autumn Careers Fair, the People & Planet Bath student group … Read More
Businesses Rally Against North Somerset Council's Parking Charge Plans in Clevedon Wednesday, November 19, 2025 clevedon parking northsomerset business charges protest trade smallbusiness council community A growing chorus of local businesses is speaking out against North Somerset Council’s proposed parking charges in Clevedon. The council’s plans to introduce fees in key areas like Hill Road have sparked concern that the … Read More