UK Indymedia - UK Promoted Newswire Archive

Radley Lakes Video

02-02-2007 12:25

This video can be used for public screenings. A massive campaign by local people has been ignored by both company and the authorities. Oxfordshire County Council has so far facilitated npower's dumping. The habitat is home to many protected species, including water voles and rare orchids. There have been reported sightings of otters.

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Eight charged under SOCPA 128

02-02-2007 10:52

Eight people charge under SOCPA 128 and Criminal Damage after action at American airbase in Suffolk.

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Directions for Brecon Tree Camp to stop the pipeline

02-02-2007 09:45

better directions than before
plus public transport info

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Planestupid activists target Travel Agents

02-02-2007 02:12

Across London, travel agents have been targeted for creative action by activists from the Planestupid network to coincide with the IPPC climate change report.

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Another depleted uranium train sparks protests in Germany and Russia

02-02-2007 00:05

Gronau, Germany, 1 February - - Another 1,000 tonnes of depleted uranium have left an enrichment plant here on a secret train, headed for Russia.

Anti-nuclear activists were able to find out the train’s departure times, triggering spontaneous protests at Germany’s only uranium enrichment plant, in Burgsteinfurt and in the main railway station of the nearby city of Münster.

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Charity Housing

01-02-2007 21:09

Are charity housing associations realy charitable?

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Save the Crichton Campus

01-02-2007 21:05

The fight to save the Crichton Campus in Dumfries is ongoing. Here is an overview of actions and strategies launched by students, unions and stuff including a plea for your support.

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Appeal For A Manifestation In Vicenza

01-02-2007 18:09

APPEAL FOR A NATIONAL MANIFESTATION IN VICENZA
The 17th of FEBRUARY 2007
THE FUTURE IS IN OUR HANDS:
LETS DEFEND OUR LAND FOR A FUTURE WITHOUT MILITARY BASES AND WAR

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SOCPA - another 'breach of bail' arrest

01-02-2007 18:07

steve jago was arrested just before 5pm in whitehall tonight. like barbara tucker, he may face jail for alleged breach of bail conditions. his crime? peaceful protest in the socpa zone

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Indymedia: Number One!

01-02-2007 12:24

As part of Corporate Watch's ten year anniversary, Indymedia.org has been deemed Top Publication opposing Corporate Power

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SOCPA: AR activists due in Crown Court

01-02-2007 02:14

Next appearance Worcester Crown Court Friday 20th April 2007

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The Triquis Inaugurate Their New Autonomous Municipality

01-02-2007 01:02

Despite Attacks, Another Popular Assembly Emerges
The Triqui indigenous community of Oaxaca declared its autonomy on January 21

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SOCPA - it didn't take long for police to attack barbara tucker yet again

01-02-2007 00:26

the charing cross campiagn against barbara tucker continued again this morning when she did her usual peaceful protest outside parliament as part of brian haw's demonstration. she was attacked by four burly policemen, held at charing cross for another eleven hours and bailed on what eye-witnesses say are trumped-up charges.

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Kent Union blocks Coke boycott

31-01-2007 22:46

Members of University of Kent Union voted against ending the near-monopoly on soft drinks held on campus by Coca-Cola at their AGM on Tuesday evening, and blocked moves to join the growing international boycott of the company, which is accused of human rights violations and environmental injustices.

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Anarchists lay seige to US Capitol, smash window at military recruiter

31-01-2007 21:57

click the link for an audio report

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The Trebanos Five - "Ramblers" arrested on route of National Grids Pipeline

31-01-2007 21:46

This morning ( Wed 31-01-2007 ) five people were arrested on the public footpath running through the construction site in Trebanos, South Wales.

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Sparkhill Terror Raids: Another Terror Farce

31-01-2007 19:14

Between 4 am and 5:30 am this morning, the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit carried out a series of raids across Birmingham. Intelligence sources claim to have foiled an alleged terror plot to kidnap a serving Muslim soldier and film his 'summary execution'.

At a press conference this afternoon, Gold Commander David Shaw stated there were 8 arrests from 8 residences plus 4 commercial addresses and one more 9th arrest happened on the M6 in Birmingham. Those arrested are being detained in Coventry. Shaw claimed this morning's operation was the result of a months long operation involving a combination of different agencies.

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Cambridge Uni threatens to close Portugese Language Dept.

31-01-2007 16:00

It's been announced just this week that Cambridge University is planning to shut down the Portugese Language Department.

The University used particularly underhand methods to announce this, as no prior notice was given to students this was going to take place, unlike last year's announcement of the possible closure of the Architechture Dept (thwarted!), where it was announced as a POSSIBILITY, rather than a CERTAINTY several months in advance.

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Alleged Kidnapping Plot

31-01-2007 15:56

Large Police precence are deployed to Stratford Road, Birmingham.

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IWW Union in York

31-01-2007 14:57

Calling for new York union activists