Oxford Newswire Archive

30-07-2009 15:18 | 0 comment(s)

Wanted: computer games expert to help develop nuclear weapons

This is an excellent job opening for anyone who likes violent computer games and wishes to contribute to defending the realm from North Koreans and aliens. The British nuclear deterrent is certainly safe in AWE's hands. Read more >>

18-07-2009 14:56 | 0 comment(s)

Stop the BNP's Fascist Rally

Anti-Nazi protest in Codnor, Derbyshire. Saturday 15th August Read more >>

13-07-2009 14:58 | 0 comment(s)

Newbury Bypass Documentary

Call for video tapes of anything related to the Newbury bypass protests of 1996. Read more >>

11-07-2009 22:30 | 1 comment(s)

Peace News Summer Camp - book now!

A reminder about the Peace News Summer Camp in Oxfordshire, 23-27 July. Read more >>

11-07-2009 15:14 | 1 comment(s)

Oxford peace activist nun sentenced.

Local activist, Sister Susan Clarkson, has been sentenced to 21 days in prison for refusing to pay fines relating to a previous sentence of criminal damage. Read more >>

10-07-2009 21:30 | 2 comment(s)

Afghan War Protestor Jailed

Susan Clarkson of Oxford Catholic Worler Jailed for non-payment of fines for protests at Northwood HQ Read more >>

06-07-2009 11:31 | 0 comment(s)

Another good reason not to fly

find out about the scandal that could bring down the airline industry Read more >>

29-06-2009 11:09 | 12 comment(s)

Climate campaigners target coal power construction firm

For the second time this month, protesters have focused on major building contractor BAM Nuttall due to its potential role in building the controversial Kingsnorth coal power station. Protesters have climbed the company’s flagpole and raised a flag reading “no new coal”. People have attempted to enter the building, asking to speak to Chief Executive Martin J. Rogers in order to give him a letter about the disastrous implications of building more coal-fired power stations. Read more >>

19-06-2009 14:46 | 4 comment(s)

Summer solstice police operation

A big police operation involving an unmanned drone, horses and drugs sniffer dogs will be launched at Stonehenge tomorrow as huge crowds descend on the ancient site for the summer solstice Read more >>

17-06-2009 18:13 | 1 comment(s)

1st Oxford Working Class Bookfair - Provisional Timetable

IF THERE'S ANY HOPE, IT LIES WITH THE PROLES - GEORGE ORWELL, 1984

A SPECTRE IS HAUNTING ENGLAND - the spectre of the 1st Oxford Working Class Bookfair. On the eve Summer solstice there will be a gathering of the tribes -a bookfair -a place to meet likeminded people & exchange ideas & information! Read more >>

15-06-2009 15:07 | 1 comment(s)

Eleven Activists Arrested as Trident Ploughshares Blockades Aldermaston

Trident Ploughshares activists working with Bikes Block Bombs, Scrap Cars-Scrap Trident, Aldermaston Women, and Eastern-region CND have blockaded 4 gates at AWE Aldermaston today. They are protesting at the building of new nuclear weapons facilities and the lack of democratic accountability.

The surprise blockades have caused massive road blockages and construction vehicles have been prevented from getting into Aldermaston. Read more >>

10-06-2009 11:44 | 7 comment(s)

Conference on the abolition of migration control

The Oxford Society for the Abolition of Migration Control invites you to attend a conference on Saturday, 13 June:

*Borders and beyond: barriers to migration, their abolition and the role of researchers*
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08-06-2009 16:55 | 1 comment(s)

Oxford Working Class Bookfair says NO PASSARAN!

Oxford Working Class Bookfair to host meeting on history of anti-fascism in Britain from 1930s to Present day struggles.
Saturday 20 June, 11 am - 6 pm, Ruskin College, Walton Street, Oxford
www.oxfordworkingclassbookfair.blogspot.com - Free admission. Read more >>

07-06-2009 23:18 | 0 comment(s)

Iraq War Crime Cover-Up - Expert evidence the David Kelly inquest never heard

Dr. David Halpin is a retired trauma surgeon from Devon Read more >>

06-06-2009 10:05 | 0 comment(s)

AID TO GAZA Public Meeting on Tuesday June 9th 7.30pm at Oxford Town Hall

OXFORD PALESTINE SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN AND VIVA PALESTINA
INVITE YOU TO A PUBLIC MEETING

AID TO GAZA

7.30pm, Tuesday 9 June
Oxford Town Hall

Drivers who participated in the Viva Palestina aid convoy to Gaza will be telling us about their experience of travelling to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid in the aftermath of the Israeli onslaught earlier this year.

We will also hear about the ongoing importance of this work in the face of the continuing blockade of Gaza and the long term effects of the war.

ALL WELCOME
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05-06-2009 10:10 | 12 comment(s)

Kingsnorth construction firm invaded by climate activists!

One of the companies bidding for the contract to construct a new coal fired power station at Kingsnorth has been targeted by climate campaigners. Three people have locked on inside and two are up on a ledge outside having dropped a banner. Read more >>

29-05-2009 20:43 | 3 comment(s)

Locals distribute immigrant solidarity leaflet

A group of residents in Oxford decided to distribute large numbers of simple leaflets refuting the electioneering lies of right-wing parties like the BNP and UKIP, and offering links to a more radical analysis. Read more >>

28-05-2009 09:48 | 0 comment(s)

Come to the Peace News Summer Camp: 23 - 27 July, Oxfordshire

Join people from across the broad spectrum of the British peace movement for five days of exploration, celebration and empowerment. Bring your contribution to a hothouse of creativity, a small self-governed society run by democratic camp meetings, a viable example of the kind of world we are trying to bring about. The Peace News Summer Camp helps build a radical movement for the future by building a living community today. Read more >>

27-05-2009 20:41 | 5 comment(s)

Wedding 'Die-In' Protest at London Afghanistan War Base, Wed 27 May

Wedding Party peace protest at UK Military HQ in Northwood on Wednesday 27 May 2009 against killing of civilians in Afghanistan, on second anniversary of US attack on wedding party, killing 47.
Pictures Copyright (C) Peter Marshall, 2009. All rights reserved. Read more >>

25-05-2009 11:20 | 0 comment(s)

1st OXFORD WORKING CLASS BOOKFAIR (& Don't forget the Sunderland W/C Bookfair!)

SATURDAY 20TH JUNE, 11 am - 6 pm at Ruskin College, Walton Street, Oxford
The venue is in the City Centre, 5-10mins from bus and train stations.

DIRECTIONS:

http://www.ruskin.ac.uk/about/location/walton_street
Supporters of the event include Oxford & District TUC & local IWW Read more >>