At the begining of 2007 direct action was taken against two new subways that opened with in 5 minutes walking distance of each other, in the east oxford area of oxford city.

In the face of corporations who are prepared to trash the land, ignore the wishes of locals, and generally act above the law without fear of any major intervention from the state, individuals are increasingly prepared to take direct action, and to hit these companies where it hurts - financially.

Conerned over the increasing homogenisation of Cowley road these two subways were damaged non-violently. lets keep Cowley road special and unique. we already have tesco, subway, costa coffee and threshers. no more.