Manchester Newswire Archive

Urgent! Ola and family kidnapped by snatch squads!

Heather Thompson, 11-02-2007 19:06

Olawumi Alao and her three young children were snatched from their home in Liverpool in the early hours on Thursday 1st February. Please do all you can to help in their release. Read more >>

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30 shut down Manchester petrol station

cc, 10-02-2007 12:18

Yesterday, 30 climate activists shut down an ESSO petrol station on Upper Brook Street in Manchester for 2 hours. The action aimed to highlight the link between the oil industry and global warming. Read more | 2 additions >>

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IWW Meeting, 13th february

knightrose, 10-02-2007 10:32

Details of our next meeting. Read more >>

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Creating the Climate for a Staged Provocation-UK?

Dodgy dave, 09-02-2007 15:15

We have a lot of talk for an attack on Iran.
We have letter bombs going off..
We have terror raids daily on the news networks.
We have bird flu outbreaks.

What is going on? Read more | 1 comment >>

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photos of Manchester carbon footprint stencils

decorator, 07-02-2007 22:48

Last Thursday, to coincide with the IPCC report, a group of Manchester climate activists decorated the pavements outside flight centres, petrol stations, supermarkets and a humvee garage with carbon footprints. Read more | 3 comments >>

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Protest against ESSO this Friday, 9th Feb

Campaigns collective, 06-02-2007 13:04

A protest against ESSO and its role in the environmental crisis will take place this friday (9th feb), meeting outside Manchester University Students Union at 5pm. All welcome, lets increase the noise on climate change around manchester! Read more >>

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Next national climate camp organsing gathering Feb 17/18 in Leeds

Climate camper, 06-02-2007 09:59

Climate Camp 2007 will take place fromAugust 14th to 21st. Planning is already well under way and we need everyone to get involved and make it happen.
The next national organsing gathering will be in Leeds on Sat and Sun Feb 17th/18th. It will be at The Common Place in Leeds city centre and vegan food, accommodationand creche will be provided (please contact us with accommodation, creche or any other needs though so we can plan ahead). Read more | 9 comments >>

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150 at demo against repression and police brutality

mrsa, 04-02-2007 22:29

On Saturday, 150 young people protested against police brutality and against the repression of the free party scene in Manchester. Read more | 2 comments >>

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PIA Beagle Death Flights

NARN, 04-02-2007 21:40

Every week frightened animals are flown through Manchester International
Airport destined for a life of hell. Vivisection breeders and laboratories
alike ship animals in the cargoholds of aeroplanes amongst everyday items,
unbeknown to the passengers above.
Read more | 1 comment >>

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Homophobic Bullying 'Getting Worse'

Queer Youth Network, 04-02-2007 17:16

High-profile homophobic bullying initiatives are failing to make a significant impact in preventing homophobic bullying according to the Queer Youth Network. Outdated School System to Blame and we call for Social Centres to be created. Read more | 3 comments >>

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Party People Protest: Polite Police Please!

diablo, 04-02-2007 16:27

Rhythms of Resistance Manchester joined up with the Belle Vue ravers and other party loving people to protest against police brutality. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Manchester AF Meeting, 8th Feb

knightrose, 04-02-2007 16:19

Details of our next meeting. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Climate Change Awareness

elvis, 04-02-2007 16:17

On 3rd February 07 the Climate Change campaigners were joined by Rhythms of Resistance Manchester to raise awareness about global climate change issues. Read more >>

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Manchester Pride crowd figures -- organisers exaggerate by at least 500%

Alt Pride, 04-02-2007 02:38

The Manchester Pride organisers claim that 250,000 people watch the Saturday parade and similar figures have regularly appeared in the media over the years.

It seems that no one has ever thought about that figure. If you look at the facts, a crowd of that size is a physical impossibility on such a short route and on such relatively narrow city streets. Read more | 3 comments >>

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How stupid can a councillor be... or is he telling the truth????

David Lewis, 03-02-2007 22:58

Councillor Mike James ( Labour) - Talking in a public meeting about the planning process for the LNG pipeline in Trebanos and Cilfrew.
Read more | 1 comment >>

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Manchester I bike Mcr festival:

i bike mcr, 01-02-2007 21:05

From 30th March to 20th April the I Bike MCR festival takes place in
Manchester. It is a grassroots festival organised by cyclists for cyclists
with diverse events that will entice any cyclist. From Bicycle Polo
classes and matches to Alleycat racing to a Bicycle Art Exhibition,
there's something for everyone.

Those involved in organising the event are cyclists from different walks
of life including cycling instructors, daily commuters, bicycle
messengers, Critical Mass advocacy group members and bicycle mechanics. Read more >>

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welcome energy crisis

repsol mata, 01-02-2007 11:05

15 points to break with oil addiction Read more >>

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critical mass manchester last friday and the next one..

cm, 30-01-2007 19:18

critical mass is a monthly bicycle ride to celebrate the bicycle over car culture..we meet at 6pm at central library evry last friday of the month. everyone is welcome. Read more >>

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Latin America and the struggle for socialism

Manchester RCG, 29-01-2007 22:57

A Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! (FRFI) forum on Latin America, with video showing.
Read more | 2 comments >>

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Anti-deportation protest

NWASDG, 29-01-2007 22:47

Anti-deportation/anti-racist protest and stall on Saturday 10 February 2007, 11.30am-1.30pm. Read more >>

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