UK Indymedia - UK Promoted Newswire Archive

200 NHS Staff Walk Out In Runcorn

22-09-2006 19:40

The government's sell-off/closure programme within the National Health Service is becoming more widespread, but so is public anger and worker resistance.

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Judge praises DSEI train blockers!

22-09-2006 13:11

Well almost, Lord Justice Moses, hearing the appeal against sentence of 10 people who blockaded trains taking delegates to the DSEI arms fair in London stated that every one of them had given considerable public voluntary service to the community.

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Ribble Ramble

21-09-2006 23:54

Hannah C. an environmentalist with a strong family link to Preston and a passionate commitment to the River Ribble and it's environment, recounts the events of the 'Save The Ribble' Ramble at Frenchwood Rec.

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International day of peace observed in Swindon

21-09-2006 18:38

September 21st has been unanimously adopted by all UN member states as the one day in the year for a global ceasefire and non-violence. Peace campaigners in Swindon held a vigil in the town centre to mark the day.

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Bullets and Barricades in Oaxaca, Mexico

21-09-2006 16:41

Edinburgh Chiapas Solidarity Group has issued an urgent call for people to denounce the repression in Oaxaca, Mexico. A mass social movement is demanding the resignation of the State Governor in this southern Mexican state. At least six activists have recently been shot dead, as each night barricades go up on the streets of Oaxaca City.

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G8 defendant found guilty - against all evidence

21-09-2006 15:41

A demonstrator has been found guilty of Breach of the Peace at Edinburgh’s anti G8 Carnival for Full Enjoyment – despite a police witness identifying someone else entirely as the alleged offender. When asked if he saw the person who had committed the offences PC Timothy Fawcett of West Yorks police pointed straight at a spectator in Edinburgh Sheriff Court’s public gallery and confidently declared : “That’s him, there!”

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Arms Dealers forced to Break in to their own Factory

21-09-2006 14:17

EDO-MBM suffered major disruption for the third time in three months when activists completely blocakaded all entrances to Brighton’s bomb factory.

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Bombmakers Exposed near Victoria Station

21-09-2006 08:38

Block the Builders/TP/Catholic Worker affinity group rooftop occupation and banner drop from Lockheed Martin UK HQ

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Brighton Activists Shut Down Arms Factory

21-09-2006 05:17

THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2006 ANTI-ARMS ACTIVISTS ARE BLOCKADING BRIGHTON ARMS MANUFACTURER EDO MBM: FACTORY SHUT DOWN

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IMF out of the Philippines and South countries now, protesters demand

21-09-2006 03:13

On the occasion of the Annual Meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) together with the World Bank in Singapore, the Freedom from Debt Coalition (FDC) and other civil society organizations blame “the Fund” for being the single most influential factor for the worsening poverty in the Philippines and other countries in the South.

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Demo to defend the NHS Sat 14 Oct Oxford

20-09-2006 22:56

NHS workers and users will march to protest the cuts, breakup and sale of our public health system. The campaign has already seen off giant US multinational UNITED HEALTH and is committed to defent the NHS through mass protests and industrial action.

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* * HUNGARY: national television under siege - clashes on the streets * *

20-09-2006 22:04

What is happening in Hungary?

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C4ISTAR conference and dinner succesfully disrupted

20-09-2006 22:04

Protesters including anarchists, anti-war and animal rights activists converged on Birtsmorton court in Worcestershire this evening causing chaos for the warmongers who were arriving by the coachload hoping to be on time for the C4ISTAR conference and reception dinner.

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Prison Guards Strike On...And Then Off Again!

20-09-2006 21:44

Yesterday morning it was revealed that Liverpool prison officers had voted to go on strike over a below inflation pay offer and changes to their working practices. But last night it was announced that the strike had been cancelled!

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Day 18 of Mersey Fire Strike: Compromise Seems Likely

20-09-2006 21:04

A compromise between the Fire Authority and Merseyside FBU seemed very likely tonight, as both sides talked up the chances of a deal.

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Photos from the incinerator protest at Council House before the vote

20-09-2006 20:59

Here some photos from the protest by NAIL who were expecting (and did) celebrate their victory over the proposed expansion of Eastcroft Incinerator. Today a planning committee of the council unanimously rejected the expansion plans.

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Camp Bling marks 1st anniversary at king’s burial.

20-09-2006 15:33

Possibly against all the odds, and the expectations of some, including the local council, Southend on Sea’s very own road protest site marks its first anniversary this coming Saturday 23rd September

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Protests at the UN as Washington threatens wider Middle East war

20-09-2006 14:45

On 19th September Bush addressed the UN, see NYC IMC for reports of the protests which resulted in at least 16 arrests:

http://nyc.indymedia.org/en/2006/09/76231.html

http://nyc.indymedia.org/en/2006/09/76232.html

http://nyc.indymedia.org/en/2006/09/76253.html

http://nyc.indymedia.org/en/2006/09/76270.html

http://nyc.indymedia.org/en/2006/09/76272.html

http://nyc.indymedia.org/en/2006/09/76275.html

Read on for an analysis of the impending war with Iran, and see also:

The Next Phase of the Middle East War

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/sheffield/2006/09/350072.html

The Pentagon's "Second 911"

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/sheffield/2006/08/347527.html

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Shell Still Stopped.

20-09-2006 13:00

Latest news on the struggle against Shell in the West of Ireland. Large numbers at pickets prevent entry into refinery construction site. Shell’s public relations efforts come to naught.

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7 Oct 06: Transnational Day of Action Against Migration Controls

20-09-2006 12:05

One year after the escalations in Ceuta and Melilla, a broad network of migration-related initiatives call for freedom of movement in a transnational day of action. In dozens of cities in Europe and also in Africa, manifestations and demonstrations are in preparation for 7th of October.

To organize such a day of migration-related actions was decided at the European Social Forum in May 2006, when about 15,000 people from different social movements met in Athens.