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EVERYTHING FOR EVERYONE community space in Hackney is open!

26-02-2006 22:25

As of this morning (monday February 27th 2006) a new social centre is open in Dalston lane Hackney. All are welcome especially those with skills or experiance that could be useful to the space

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dalston theater 4 d roof of resistance

26-02-2006 16:22

thoughts from d people resisting the demolition in d roof of dalston
lane theater- day seven.

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Bristol indie current affairs and music radio

26-02-2006 12:47

Dialect Radio is a Bristol (UK) internet broadcasting co-operative run by volunteers. Our main activity is our weekly current affairs magazine programme 'Dialect' which we stream live every Thursday evening from 7 til 8pm. We also provide the time and space for people to produce and present their own shows from our studio at Trinity Community Arts Centre.

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eviction still iminent!

26-02-2006 12:43

all help needed

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Critical Mass in Gothenburg, a taste of paradise

26-02-2006 12:41

Gothenburg is only Sweden’s second largest city but it’s home to the country’s biggest regular monthly Critical Mass and has by far Sweden’s worst air pollution.

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Israeli activist shot in the eye by zio-nazts soldiers at Beit Sira

26-02-2006 10:46

Youngster may lose eye to rubber bullet – 14 others wounded in anti-barrier protest

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Nottingham Critical Mass 'Slide Show' Collected 2005-2006

25-02-2006 23:54

I have posted pictures of each critical mass I've been to, here in Nottingham. I thought as a kind of summary, that it might be interesting to present an edited set, as a slide show AVI. Here is the result. I hope you enjoy,

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Dalston Theatre occupation - Update Saturday 25th.

25-02-2006 20:08

Activists are still defending the occupation and resisting the demolition of the Dalston theatre and the two adjacent buildings.

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URGENT: PLEASE ACT TONIGHT TO STOP DEPORTATION

25-02-2006 19:45

We have just heard that Ms Mbalu Sesay, a victim of rape and other torture in Sierra Leone, and her two young children born in Britain are threatened with deportation tomorrow Sunday 26 February.

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Sheffield demo for jobs, pensions and services

25-02-2006 15:10

There was a small march and rally in Sheffield on 25th February 2006 opposing cuts in public sector jobs and services and for cheaper bus fares and better pensions.

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Nottingham's February Critical Mass and Bike About :: The Pictures

25-02-2006 13:33

Setting out from the usual meeting place [Outside the Savoy Cinema on Derby Road, meet at 5.30pm] Again, 'twas a dark, wet and oh so very cold. But a fair few turned up to take part ..... Did I say it was cold? It was cold ........

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TREES, SHEPTON MALLET Vs TESCOS, EVICTION ALERT

25-02-2006 13:29

Baliffs attempted to evict the site today (saturday) and were only stopped by the police, who apparently had not been informed. People are needed desperately, as eviction could now go ahead tommorow. The perimeter of the site is now guarded by security, so please phone the site phone 07749 110689 if you intend to come (please do!!). Tesco Vs Trees - WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT??

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Video - Prestes Maia solidarity demo in London (16/2/06)

25-02-2006 07:21

[9min Xvid 27MB] Short video of an impromptu solidarity demo for the community of Prestes Maia. British squatters speak out for 468 families under threat of gentrification inspired eviction in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The demo took place at the Brazilian Embassy in London on 16th Feb 2006.

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PEACE TAX SEVEN BACK IN COURT ... WITH AN 18-FOOT MISSILE

24-02-2006 23:08

On Wednesday March 1st peace protesters the Peace Tax Seven will be back in the Royal Courts of Justice in London, arguing for the right to conscientious objection to military taxation.

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'FAIRFORD 5' and 'MARCHWOOD 14' in the High Courts. Updates From Law Lords.

24-02-2006 19:40

The Law Lords are now debating if there is a defence open to individuals who break the law in order to prevent a greater 'crime of aggression, and if UK courts have the authority to consider foreign affairs and defence issues. This landmark hearing is borne out of the appeals of 19 people, who took direct action to try and prevent the Iraq war.

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tesco protest update!

24-02-2006 19:08

Just come back from site...

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movie of last saturday's wonderful shell petrol station blockade in islington

24-02-2006 10:24

sorry it's taken so long! but it's a proper little film that hopefully captures the afternoon. it's nearly fifteen minutes long, but this compression makes it only 10.8 Mb, so it's just about do-able even on dial-up if you're patient.

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Balata Refugee Camp Invaded By Israeli Military

24-02-2006 10:15

Balata Refugee Camp Invaded By Israeli Military
Palestinian Medics and International Medical Volunteers Fired on and Injured

See www.balatacamp.net for more info and pictures from the scene.

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Sussex police threaten Smash EDO Victory Demo

23-02-2006 22:26

After anti EDO MBM protestors beat the injunction in the high court the police have tried to impose their own conditions quoting health and safety!!!

This is a call out for everyone who wants to defend the right to protest to come to the Smash EDO Victory Demo at 4pm next Wednesday the 1st March...

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Stop deportation of severely disabled man.

23-02-2006 17:52

A Nigerian man who has actively campaigned for disability rights both here and in Nigeria is to be deported, Payday is calling on your help.