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more arrests at parliament square under soca law today

18-09-2005 18:29

five people were arrested late this afternoon for defying the ban on 'unauthorised protest' in parliament square under the new serious organised crime act legislation which became effective at the start of august this year

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Nottingham EcoWorks- Straw Bale work on eco-building in St.Anns -- Part 4

17-09-2005 21:30

We are building an "eco-building" at ECOWORKS, a community garden project on the Hungerhill allotments in St. Ann's. Volunteers have been working on this exciting project since October, and it's time to put the walls up now! Straw bales are a low-impact, highly insulating and user-friendly building material. The construction process is highly inclusive, satisfying and fun.

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The DSEi Thousands

17-09-2005 00:10

Low level policing!
If you want massive feel good Demos don’t come to DSEi it is only for hardened dedicated activists who want to shut this disgusting business down.

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OAP Block!

16-09-2005 23:32

Not moving unless you arrest me!
DSEi London 4:30 pm on Tuesday an elderly lady decided she had had enough and was going to block the east entrance to the EXCEL centre

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Weapons inspectors visit Norwich factory

16-09-2005 13:12

To coincide with protests at DSEI a group of weapons inspectors entered an arms manufacturer in Norwich on Friday 16th September. MSI Defence Systems, who have been in the business for 80 years, have a stall at the London Arms Fair promoting their missile and naval gun systems.

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DSEI CRITICAL MASS REPORT AND PICS (2nd part of 2)

14-09-2005 23:58

21 square dancing on the bridge
2nd part of a two part report on today's day of action at dsei included a critical mass ride from the city to the excel centre, with very successful reclaim the streets moments throughout, and a chance to harangue delegates on several occasions

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DSEI CRITICAL MASS REPORT AND PICS (1st part of 2)

14-09-2005 23:52

1 bank
1st part of a two part report on today's day of action at dsei included a critical mass ride from the city to the excel centre, with very successful reclaim the streets moments throughout, and a chance to harangue delegates on several occasions

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PICS AND SHORT REPORT ON CAAT PROTEST TODAY (2 0f 2)

13-09-2005 22:50

13 death
campaign against the arms trade organised a protest march today from east ham to the excel centre where the dsei arms fair is taking place
massive over-policing characterised the peaceful march of several hundred people

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DSEI March. Tuesday. Pictures.

13-09-2005 20:39

The demo.
Several hundred people. Several hundred cops. Sunny day.

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PICS AND SHORT REPORT ON CAAT PROTEST TODAY (part 1 of 2)

13-09-2005 19:39

1 unrolling cordon tape
campaign against the arms trade organised a protest march today from east ham to the excel centre where the dsei arms fair is taking place
massive over-policing characterised the peaceful march of several hundred people

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DSEI RTS Saturday. Pics.

13-09-2005 19:35

Reclaiming the erm...pavement.
I left BEFORE the rain started.

Ha Ha Ha Ha ha ha ha!

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No Borders benefit night photos

10-09-2005 16:09

Setting up the Trollyd system
On Friday 9th September there was a benefit night hosted by Sheffield No Borders group at Matilda social centre.

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Bristol demo in support of sacked Trade Unionist.

08-09-2005 20:57

Jerry Hicks with his supporters.
Sorry its taken a week to publish these. The demo was on Sept 1st in Bristol on a very hot day.

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Demo against Hiatt's trade in shackles used in Guantanamo Bay

08-09-2005 16:30

Baltimore Road, Perry Bar Birmingham home to torture manufacturer Hiatt

On Thursday 8th September a vibrant protest was held outside Hiatt 111-115 Baltimore Road in Perry Bar Birmingham to expose Hiatt’s appalling trade in handcuffs and shackles. Guantanamo prisoners are restrained with shackles which say ‘made in England by the Hiatt Corporation’.

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Iraq isn't safe - No Deportations - Sheffield Protest

03-09-2005 20:12

Some photos from the protest at the deportation of Iraqis.

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The Amnesty International Pink Tank 'On Patrol'

01-09-2005 12:19

"Love is a human right"

tooooo right!

This is such a serious bit of kit. It really did need its picture taking .....

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Manchester Gay Pride Parade :: The Pictures 3

01-09-2005 11:17

Manchester Gay Pride Parade :: The Pictures 3
Plenty of exhibits and loads of lovely people. Letting it all hang out. Next to Afro-Caribbean Carnivals, I think these events are the most colourful and exuberant that we have in this country.
The biggest cheers of the crowd, went to the public service workers.

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Manchester Gay Pride Parade :: The Pictures 2

01-09-2005 11:08

Manchester Gay Pride Parade :: The Pictures 2
Plenty of exhibits and loads of lovely people. Letting it all hang out. Next to Afro-Caribbean Carnivals, I think these events are the most colourful and exuberant that we have in this country.
The biggest cheers of the crowd, went to the public service workers.

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Manchester Gay Pride Parade :: The Pictures 1

01-09-2005 11:02

Manchester Gay Pride Parade :: The Pictures 1
Plenty of exhibits and loads of lovely people. Letting it all hang out. Next to Afro-Caribbean Carnivals, I think these events are the most colourful and exuberant that we have in this country.
The biggest cheers of the crowd, went to the public service workers.

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Jerry Hicks Derby rally.

30-08-2005 13:17

Some of the 200 Derby workers.
On Thursday (Aug 25th) 200 workers from the Rolls Royce Derby plant packed into a stand at the local Athletics track for a presentation by sacked Bristol Shop Steward Jerry Hicks.