Manchester Newswire Archive

New skill-sharing and community building project has been launched !

Saoirse, 22-09-2007 21:44

When you become a member of the freeconomy community, not only do you get jobs done for free, you also get to learn new skills, teach fellow freeconomists your skills and in the process meet loads of really great people.
Join the freeconomy community at www.justfortheloveofit.org Read more >>

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Time to step up the campaign against the BNP conference in Blackpool

Lancaster UAF, 22-09-2007 12:12

Let's get going. Read more >>

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Anti-racism march! 3 November 2007

NWASDG, 21-09-2007 18:41

There will be an anti-racism march in Rusholme, Manchester on Saturday 3 November 2007, in defence of all asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants and all victims of racism. Read more >>

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What Does Democracy Really Mean In Preston?

Jena USA, 20-09-2007 21:57

A Preston councillor has asked questions about the democracy of decision making about key decisions affecting the future of Preston's Town Centre, and of the ecology of the River Ribble - but what does democracy really mean in Preston, when council officials, directly involved in the decisions affecting our future, are leaving our town like rats leaving a sinking ship? Read more >>

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C.U.T.S ( Communal Use Textile Studio), Liverpool.

Beccy Williams, 20-09-2007 09:55

A Newly-opened community resource for creative textile recycling in Central Liverpool, with sewing studio and screen-printing facilities. Details of up-coming workshops for October and November 2007. Read more >>

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Deliberate Lies, Strange Deaths and Agression to the World Economy

posted by F Espinoza, 19-09-2007 20:15

Fidel Castro denounced that the United States government is using unimaginable economic means to defend a right that violates the sovereignty of all the other countries. Read more >>

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Glossop Critical Mass

Road Alert Glossop, 19-09-2007 19:58

Thanks to everyone who turned out for the Glossop Critical Mass last week. It was a great turn out and a really nice ride. Keep in touch for the next event. Read more >>

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BNP conference to be in Blackpool again - at great expense to the membership

Lancaster UAF, 18-09-2007 23:18

Booze-up time again! Read more >>

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FIT come to manchester

stephenc, 18-09-2007 19:24

FIT arrive in manchester for an important trial Read more | 1 addition >>

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The Price of Freedom.

Thom Walker, 18-09-2007 14:54

An Iraqi man was killed on his return to his home country after the Home Office detained him for over a year and rejected his claim for asylum. Read more | 1 comment >>

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NW road news - successes & dangers

reposter, 13-09-2007 12:54

summer NW road buiding news (from Roadblock) - Stockport bypass refused, but...; Heysham M6 & MottramTintwistle bypass inquiries Read more >>

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September 11: The empire and its lies

posted by F Espinoza, 13-09-2007 12:43

Cuban President Fidel Castro on Wednesday reflected on the six long years since the painful September 11 episode in the US, about which it is known there has been deliberate disinformation... Read more | 2 comments >>

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The neo-nazi Celtic cross is flying at Keele university

Celtic pride, 12-09-2007 01:29

About a month ago this neo-nazi flag

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Celtic-style_crossed_circle.svg

was seen at Keele in Horwood Halls. Read more | 3 comments >>

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Freedom for the Cuban Five!

posted by F Espinoza, 11-09-2007 14:39

An International Campaign to Free the Cuban Five will begin on September 12. This will be an excellent opportunity to knock at the doors of American people’s consciences Read more | 1 comment >>

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Media Training Makes A Difference

Peter Muldoon, 11-09-2007 11:52

Britain's youth is often dismissed as delinquent, riding roughshod over local communities, vandalising and victimising to its heart's content. But by providing the opportunity to make their voices heard in the local community, Halton Access to Media (HAM) is empowering them to become confident, articulate and productive individuals. Read more >>

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Durham Working Class bookfair November 3rd 10-5pm

Trevor Bark, 11-09-2007 11:49

North East Working Class Bookfair
St Nicholas Church, Market Place, Durham City.
Saturday November 3rd 2007, 10-5pm Read more >>

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Action against the arms trade in Manchester

Fred., 11-09-2007 08:56

In the early hours of Tuesday, 11 September a group blockaded the entrance to the BAE Middleton factory carpark in conjunction with the day of action against the DSEi (Defence Systems and Equipment International) arms fair in London. Read more >>

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Manchester mental health staff strike again

Ed, 10-09-2007 17:46

After a similar strike just over two weeks ago, hundreds of mental health workers in Manchester are going on strike for a second time today in a row over the suspension of union official, Karen Reissman. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Perverse Preston Development Direction

The Person Living Beside The River, 07-09-2007 23:41

Why does Preston City Council say NO to Brownfield city centre housing developments but YES to housing in our beautiful greenbelt floodplain areas by the precious River Ribble?

Any suggestions? Read more | 1 comment >>

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Demonstration against Clan Ebor today

Leeds No Borders, 07-09-2007 17:05

Today around 120 members of the Internationl Iranian Refugee Organisation and Leeds No Borders gathered outside Waterside reporting centre on Kirkstall Road to raise awareness of and demonstrate against the Home Office's latest disgusing attempt to deport vulnerable people to unsafe countries: Clan Ebor Read more | 1 comment >>

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