UK Newswire Archive
Written By The Energy, Bitten By The enemy
16-06-2010 13:32
Written collectively at Lappersfort resistance camp in Belgium
Issue 2 of the Sausage Factory, with news of Leeds
16-06-2010 13:32
Issue 2 of the Sausage Factory, with news of Leeds uni strike dates, solidarity message to Sussex Uni occupiers and what we mean by 'Strike, occupy, tranform!'.
When Growing Up Is Like A Punch In The Guts
16-06-2010 13:32
Written by Ellie J this is definately some of her best work. The style is great and the story rings true. And it's cute coz it's small...is that a real reason to like something?
Zombies for a Nuclear Apocalypse Song Sheet
16-06-2010 13:32
Created for the Big Blockade at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) in February of 2010 by the ace Zombies for a Nuclear Apocalypse.
www.zna.org.uk
CLAPTRAP ISSUE 6
16-06-2010 13:31
Issue 6 of Claptrap, with a vague focus on architecture, but all the usual shenanigans!
Gaza Flotilla demo, Bradford, 1 June-Video Report
16-06-2010 13:29
On the 31st of May Israeli troops boarded and attacked ships carrying
humanitarian aid bound for the blockaded Gaza Strip in Palestine while
sailing in International waters. Nine peace activists were killed.
Around 100 people protested in Bradford city centre to show solidarity
with the people of Palestine and their disgust at Israel's actions.
For a comprehensive media archive on the Gaza Flotilla events, please visit: http://www.delegitimize.com/
You can support the people of Palestine by boycotting Israeli goods
Find out more at
http://www.bigcampaign.org/
Youtube post at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okgOZfMxlEE
Arrests & raids, possibly climate action related
16-06-2010 13:29
North Yorks Counter Terrorist Unit has arrested two or more people, raided and searched at least two addresses and visited other addresses, apparently in connection with kayak training last month.
At lunchtime on Wednesday 26th May two addresses in Belper, Derbyshire, were raided by the West Yorkshire Counter Terrorist Unit.
Rain doesn't stop play at Big Green Weekend
16-06-2010 13:29
Pennine precipiation barely moistened the spirits, let alone dampened them, at the first day of Hedben Bridge's Big Green Weekend
Hebden Bridge Transition Zone snaps
16-06-2010 13:28
Amidst drizzle and soggy canvas, here are a few of the sights.
We opposed EDL in Newcastle. We held the Toon
16-06-2010 13:28
Report of anti-racist activity in response to EDL march in Newcastle 29th May 2010, from North East Against Racism.
We showed them racism would not go unchallenged! EDL confined to Bigg Market. Anti-racists the dominant presence in toon.
Two huge crisis-demonstations in Gemany last Saturday
16-06-2010 13:28
Two quite huge demonstrations were held in two German cities on Saturday June 12. The demonstrations were aimed against the coming cuts that the government claims are necessary, partly because of the crisis. The slogan was: "We are all Greek". A main feature (all in German language) with many links and additions, can be found at indymedia Germany:
http://de.indymedia.org/2010/06/283484.shtml
Yorkshire Composer's Homage to Mobile Phone
16-06-2010 13:28
A composer from West Yorkshire has released a single, ‘Ringtonic', which is unique in its being constructed from the sounds of telephone noises and mobile phone ringtones. The track uses various telephone ringing sounds, text message alerts, dial-tones and even a speech sample of an announcer telling people to switch off their mobile phones.
Shotton opencast coal mine sabotaged
16-06-2010 13:28
Machines sabotaged at Banks Group's Shotton opencast coal mine near Cramlington.Bradford Solidarity Demonstration
16-06-2010 13:28
Today, 31st may 2010, a group of around 20 pro palestinian demonstrators held a peaceful solidarity vigil on the steps of the town hall in centenary square, Bradford.
Film Review: Operation Solstice
16-06-2010 13:28
A film showing at the 1in12 club, Bradford of "Operation Solstice" marked the 25th Anniversary of "the battle of the Beanfield" which took place 7 miles from Stonehenge on 1st June 1985.
Bradford Demo in Support of Gaza Aid Flotilla
16-06-2010 13:28
On Tuesday 1st June around 100 people gathered at the Cenotaph in Bradford in solidarity with the ships travelling to Palestine loaded with aid which have been attacked by Israeli armed forces.
Newcastle Gaza Demo Report
16-06-2010 13:28
Grey's Monument Protest in Newcastle Against the Criminal Israeli Attack on the Gaza Freedom Flottilla
Transition Hebden Radio, part 1 of 3: Trees
16-06-2010 13:28
On 30th May 2010, Hebden Bridge launched as a Transition Town.