London Newswire Archive

10-07-2008 11:21

Greenwash Guerrillas vs. E.ON

All systems are go for the E.ON demo next Wednesday, where the Greenwash Guerrillas will greet delegates as they arrive at the E.ON sponsored Climate Change Summit being organised by the Guardian. Join us! Read more >>

10-07-2008 01:57

Occupied Space, Squat Photography Exhibition

3 day photo exhibition in East london this Thursday at the NO-ID Gallery on 24-26 Calvert Avenue, London, E2 7JP. Closest tubes Old St and Liverpool St. Ffi: www.noidgallery.net
Free drinks to those who arrive early. Look forward to seeing you there.

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10-07-2008 01:25 | 1 addition

Wembley Anti-Academy Tent City Facing Eviction: Party And Resist!!!

On Tuesday 15 July 2008 Brent Council representatives will attend Willesden County Court at 10.30am to seek a court order for the immediate eviction of the Wembley Sports Ground Tent City Occupation. Party Friday night. Meet the locals and get involved. Read more >>

09-07-2008 22:32

Hunt Sab Benefit Gig July 18th LONDON

Benefit for London Hunt Saboteurs Read more >>

09-07-2008 13:01 | 1 addition

"Peace Action London" (Thursday 17th July)

Time and Place Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008
Time: 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Charing Cross
City/Town: London, United Kingdom
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08-07-2008 19:58

SHAC Financial & Supplier Demos Continue

Two reports from SHACtivists from the UK & US - 18th July
Targets: NYSE, Raymond James, Staples & Goldman Sachs Read more >>

08-07-2008 15:17

Yuppie flats for sale

Centrus at The Meads, 115 overpriced non-existent yuppie flats for sale, part of the St Modwen disastrous redevelopment of Farnborough town centre. A town in which there is an acute shortage of 2- 3-bedroom houses with gardens. Read more >>

08-07-2008 14:24

Fitwatch: The Story So Far

It's been just over a year since we started a concerted campaign against the FIT Teams, so we thought it was time we celebrated some of our achievements. Read more >>

08-07-2008 13:31

Happy Birthday Binyam! actions

The last Londoner in Guantánamo Bay turns 30 on 24/7 - after six years of illegal detention, he is suicidal and on hunger strike and facing the prospect of an unfair trial and the death penalty. In the run up to his 30th birthday, take action to get the British government to stop his trial and have him returned to this country. Read more >>

07-07-2008 15:04

London Mayor Boris Johnson’s return to “traditional Tory values”

It is only two months since the newly elected Conservative Mayor of London Boris Johnson promised he would, with a new broom, sweep clean the sleaze and corruption he declared characterised the outgoing administration under the Labour Party’s Ken Livingstone. Read more >>

07-07-2008 13:59

LGC & Project 2012 Independence Day Picnic Report - 4 July

To "celebrate" American Independence Day, the LGC took a break from its weekly vigil (we did that too!) and went to the park next the Embassy and held a freedom picnic and debate on what freedom, if it exists, means to us all now? Feel free to add any extra thoughts below... Read more >>

07-07-2008 12:13

'On The Verge': Smash EDO Film July 21st South London

Film Screening: ON THE VERGE: The Smash Edo Campaign
The film the cops tried to ban!!! Read more >>

07-07-2008 12:07

Photos of "Plan C" demo in Croydon Saturday 5th

Some Photos from the demo in Croydon last Saturday.
For Freedom of Movement, Freedom to Protest and against the G8! Read more >>

07-07-2008 11:18

Welcome for new owners of DSEi

VSS, the parent company of Clarion Events, was welcomed to the world of DSEi and the arms trade last weekend. Paint and glue were vigorously applied to their central London offices. Read more >>

07-07-2008 11:00

Private Equity Sucks...

... energy wealth and power away from our communities.

Rise Up and Resist the Giants of Global Capitalism
Squeezed by Debt, Taxes and Cost of Living? Join in on a Global Day of Action against one of the oldest and largest Private Equity Firms in the world: KKR (Kholberg, Kravis and Roberts)

Thursday, July 17th meet 1:00 PM in Trafalgar Square (near the lions) Read more >>

07-07-2008 10:17 | 1 addition

Climate Camp Publishes Inspiring Newspaper

Last week 30,000 newspapers, beautifully designed in black and bright cyan and not looking anything like a boring political paper, came off the printing press and began their journey around the country. To inspire people to camp to this years Climate Camp which sets up at Kingsnorth in Kent in less than a month's time. Read more >>

07-07-2008 00:19

Wimbledon Southfields Total Oil Burma Protests

On 25th June and 2nd July the totaloutofburma.org team held a protest at Southfields Total Oil Station, 262 Wimbledon Park Road, London SW19 6NL. They leafleted the pedestrians attending the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament just down the road from the station. French Total Oil funds the brutal Burma junta with 500 million dollars a year and its gas pipeline in Burma was built with slave labour (see

http://www.totaldenialfilm.com). Read more >>

06-07-2008 21:52

Action against Private Equity July 17 1pm Trafalgar Square

*Join the Global Day of Action against one of the oldest and largest private equity firms in the world: KKR (Kohlberg, Kravitz and Roberts)* *Thursday July 17 1PM Trafalgar Square, under the lions*

On Thursday 17 July 2008, thousands of trade unions, community organisations, environmentalists, workers and activists will be taking part in a global day of action against KKR - actions are planned in 100 cities in 25 countries. Read more >>

06-07-2008 20:55 | 1 addition

NO!G8 cafe in London

as most are aware the 7th-9th July sees the G8 meeting for another round of bollocks by Lake Toya in Hokkaido, Japan. To coincide with this Bowl Court Social Centre brings you film and info nights.... Read more >>

06-07-2008 20:27 | 3 additions

G8, NoBorders, demo in Croydon– bike ride included

Was told after the demo that this had also been a Freedom to Protest action. Which suited quite well, given the amount of harassment given by police to all present, from the start. It feels like the objective is to discourage people from being politically active by simply giving us an unbearable hard time. Read more >>