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latest news from coal train action

15-06-2008 23:09

The latest info on what happened at the coal train going to Drax power station is to be found at earthfirst.org.uk

photos of coal train eviction

13-06-2008 19:18

photos of eviction

McDonalds redecorated for Sean Kirtley & UCLA van torched

13-06-2008 17:00

anonymous communiques:

Pictures from Drax train action

13-06-2008 12:19

Protest halts Drax coal train as summer of discontent against coal continues…

Climate protest halts coal train

13-06-2008 09:16

About 30 climate campaigners have halted a train taking coal to one of Europe's biggest power stations in North Yorkshire.

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Direct Action; UK, France, Italy, Sweden, Mexico & Ireland

09-06-2008 17:11

5th-9th June

CHICKEN LIBERATION DEDICATED TO PRISONER SEAN KIRTLEY (UK)
SLAUGHTERHOUSE RAID (France)
HUNTING TOWER TORCHED (Italy)
HUNDREDS FREED (Sweden)
ACTION DEDICATED TO IMPRISONED AUSTRIAN ACTIVISTS (Mexico)
CIRCUS POSTERS DESTROYED (Ireland)
11 CHICKS LIBERATED (Italy)
MORE STOCKHOLM MADNESS (Sweden)
"FREE SEAN KIRTLEY"(UK)

I Spy a Spy, Menwith Hill, July 4th 2008, 5-10pm

08-06-2008 17:15

A protest will be held at Menwith Hill base on July 4th, 2008. It will run from 5pm - 10pm, including music, speeches and food. Please attend in spy evening wear!

Anarchist in Kansai area (West Japan) arrested in G8 preparations- Solidarity ne

07-06-2008 20:58

Tabi Rounin, better known as 'Rebel_Jill' has been detained by police on minor charges in the run-up to the G8 in Japan, as the police attempt to investigate his international connections and disrupt his revolutionary activities. This is a known tactic of the Japanese political police, see the 325 magazine website for a similar case (Interview with Comrade 'M') and also see the interview with Tabi/Rebel Jill.

Video of today's protest against the deportation of Mako and her children

07-06-2008 02:44

A video of today's protest against the deportation of leading TCAR member Mako is online at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcCB-qbafBA , together with some other background footage that was hurriedly put together. A further protest will take place at the Government Offices (opposite St James's Park Metro) in Newcastle on Monday from 9.30-11am, please come along if you can.

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Reminder: Noise demo at UK Coal HQ next Monday 9th June

05-06-2008 09:23

Does the planet need us to burn more coal?
Is it acceptable to rip up open countryside to get at the coal?

Another TCAR member snatched, protest this Friday and fax request

04-06-2008 23:00

This is the third asylum seeker we know of being detained in Newcastle in the last few weeks, all scheduled for flights with Ethiopian Airways. If you are at risk of deportation or know anyone who is, please spread the word to be alert, especially if Ethiopian Airways flies to your country. If you have somewhere else you can stay temporarily it may be a good idea to not sleep at your usual address.

Press Release: 'Taste of Leeds festival condemned for cruelty'

03-06-2008 20:55

A taste festival supported by the Yorkshire Post, Channel 4 and Radio Aire has been condemned by anti-cruelty campaigners who have spotted that notorious chef Andrew Pern of the Star Inn will be personally preparing a dish incorporating foie gras.

Action needed to halt deportation of mother and son to Ethiopia this Wednesday

01-06-2008 21:06

In the early hours of Friday morning TCAR member Ayisha Abeli was snatched from her home together with her three year old son. They are currently being held in Yarls Wood detention centre, and have been told they will be deported to Ethiopia on Wednesday 4th June at 9pm.

Huddersfield Attack Press Release

31-05-2008 23:26

The fascist BNP and their far right friends have stepped up their intimidation of trade unionists and political activists in Kirklees.

On Friday morning a young female student was attacked on her way to work by three armed members of the far right.

Northern Conference Against Racism 21st June 2008 Newcastle

30-05-2008 23:01

On Saturday 21st June TCAR will be hosting a Northern Conference Against Racism in Newcastle. All anti-racists are urged to attend. See attached flier for details. Entry is free to asylum seekers and unwaged. For those on a wage tickets are £3, and can be purchased in advance from www.tynesidecarn.co.uk. Please buy your tickets in advance if you can, as this will help to meet the costs of childcare, which can be booked for free.

Genoa 2001 films and discussion

30-05-2008 20:17

Tuesday 3rd June 8pm.
The Common Place, Leeds

Lindis Percy jailed for trespass at Fylingdales

30-05-2008 10:57

From The Guardian:

Campaigner jailed for trespass at US radar base

Lindis Percy, the veteran campaigner against US bases in Britain, was yesterday sentenced to one month in jail. Christine Dean, a fellow member of the Campaign for the Accountability of American Bases, said Percy was sentenced at Scarborough magistrates court after being found guilty of aggravated trespass at the Fylingdales early warning radar station in North Yorkshire. The station was recently upgraded and will be part of America's missile defence system. Percy, convicted under the 1994 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act, has been jailed before for her protests.

Richard Norton-Taylor

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/may/16/3

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Healthcare in Cuba and Britain: Newcastle Public Meeting 01/06/08

29-05-2008 02:25

Cuba is renowned for its healthcare system, but how is this possible for a small country under economic blockade?
And what can we learn from Cuba about the situation we face in Britain, with an NHS under crisis and privatisation?
Come and join the discussion. All welcome.

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