UK Newswire Archive
Farnborough Airport given green light to expand
20-03-2008 13:09
Farnborough Airport has been given the go-ahead to double weekend and bank holiday flights.HBOS in crisis
20-03-2008 13:03
Halifax Bank of Scotland is in crisis. The next Northern Rock?Stopping of benefits
20-03-2008 12:53
Many claimants are finding their benefits are being stopped on entirely bogus grounds. The intention being to force them off benefits. If they appeal, they usually win and get their benefits reinstated, but at what cost in terms of stress and peace of mind?Bush's anniversary address - interpreted
20-03-2008 12:05
US President George W Bush addressed the nation yesterday, delivering a moving speech about the invasion and occupation of Iraq. Extracts reproduced below, with interpretation [in square brackets].EDO Blockades On 5th Anniversary Of Shock and Awe
20-03-2008 11:46
This morning eleven demonstrators, acting under the banner of Smash EDO, blockaded EDO MBM a weapons manufacturer in Home Farm Road, Brighton, to mark the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.New Earth First! groups following winter moot - get yerself listed in next EF!AU
20-03-2008 11:43
New groups & contacts/support setting up a groupThe Parade of Shame
20-03-2008 11:32
Tuesday January 29, 2008
http://www.akramawad.com/2008/03/parade-of-shame.html It takes one a lot of courage to be brave enough (read unashamed) to celebrate a 60 year history of ethnic cleansing, apartheid, occupation, racism and war crimes. And it looks like the main Jewish bodies in the UK have decided to work hand-in-hand, taking their pride in that history to a new level this year by organising the “Salute to Israel” parade in London next June.
Notts Peoples post offices still fighting despite cutbacks & government spite
20-03-2008 10:32
Wrexham Vigil for Iraq - pics
20-03-2008 09:07
tremors felt in the city
20-03-2008 08:40
This week the financial markets are feeling a bit unsteady and HBOS, owners of the Halifax bank are the brunt of a massive fall in confidence.China cracks down on Tibetan protests
20-03-2008 04:53
A wave of protests and riots has rocked Tibet since March 10—the 49th anniversary of a failed rebellion led by the Dalai Lama in 1959. The unrest has put the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leadership into a dilemma—violent repression risks further international condemnation just months before the Beijing Olympic Games, while any concessions will encourage separatism elsewhere in China, as well as in Taiwan, where a presidential election will be held this Saturday. Moreover, Beijing is acutely aware that protests in Tibet have the potential to trigger wider social discontent over unemployment and the highest levels of inflation in 12 years.Protesters commemorate Iraqi war dead at military recruitment event in London
20-03-2008 01:41
Two days ahead of the fifth anniversary of the start of the US- and UK-led invasion of Iraq, commando engineers sensitively staged a recruitment event in northwest London. Three anti-war protesters went along to try and persuade locals not to make the biggest mistake of their lives.Aldermaston - lies revealed and last call for registrations
19-03-2008 23:57
Peace movement enters a New Phase
19-03-2008 23:53
A 15 minute video documenting the demonstration in London on Saturday 15th March. This is a video of what the people had to say...Full article | 1 addition | 9 comments
Nottingham MayDay Celebrations 2008.
19-03-2008 23:51
The annual march and rally to celebrate International Workers Day will once again take place in Nottingham. On Saturday 3rd. May local people will come together with music, song and speeches, and a march through the city centre, in a traditional MayDay carnival.The victorious trip
19-03-2008 23:20
Aussie PM scandalized over 'Chinese Controller' connections
19-03-2008 22:15
Important notice : Camden Lab Campaign
19-03-2008 22:06
Roger Robinson who is a Camden councillor is against the lab. When writing to Mr Robinson will all AR people write letters of support and treat this man with respect. Roger attended a meeting despite being on crutches / just out of hospital and passionatley fought against the lab.On the Verge Screening scuppered by licensing laws!
19-03-2008 20:37
Police use 'grey area' licencing laws as a tool for censorship!