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British National Party moves into life insurance business

09-09-2006 11:32

Second-hand car businesses that mysteriously fail, printing businesses that never get off the ground, expensive renovations to an invisible bus, a record business that produces rubbish records sung by Nick Griffin and his entourage - and now life insurance. Is there nothing the BNP won't do to con money out of its supporters?

northern eco-action gathering: 11/12th November, Leeds

08-09-2006 22:25

The world is on the point of ecological collapse: global temperature rise, species extinction, nuclear waste dumping, depletion of natural resources, deforestation, to name just a few problems. These will not be solved by governments (who make it worse by warring for the remaining resources), but by the people and communities working co-operatively..

Justice & Liberty Network

08-09-2006 14:09

A new network founded to protect citizens legal rights and civil liberties.

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Climate Camp

08-09-2006 10:00

Travelling to a climate change camp presents questions

22 Iraqi Kurds detained today

07-09-2006 16:23

Today, 22 Iraqi Kurds were detained at mainly reporting centres across the UK with plans to forcibly deport them next week to Northern Iraq in another high profile, media event. This follows the forced deportation two days ago of 32 Iraqi Kurds. The government is clearly now going for it big style on mass deportations.

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(Some) Workshops at the Camp for Climate Action

07-09-2006 14:14

The recent Camp for Climate Action in Yorkshire got headlines for its audacious attempt to shut down the UK's most polluting coal-fired power station, Drax, but it also featured a packed programme of workshops.

UK-based coal company in Bangladesh might have been kicked out

07-09-2006 12:21

Further to an earlier newswire story about 30000 people demonstrating in Bangladesh's Phulbari district against Lonodn-based Asia Energy's plans to extract 15 million tonnes/year of coal for export (police killed 6 an injured 300) it appears the company has suspended its shares

DAY OF ACTION ON SHORT HAUL FLIGHTS

06-09-2006 11:25

DAY OF ACTION AGAINST SHORT HAUL FLIGHTS on Monday November 6th 2006

Climate Camp follow up meeting @ Common Place, 10 Sept

05-09-2006 23:31

After such an intense & out-of-the-ordinary week a few people thought it
would be good to meet-up to talk about our experiences at the climate
camp. So, if anybody fancies an informal chat who was involved in whatever aspect of the camp, see you there, 8 pm Sunday 10 Sept, at the commonplace.

Leeds demonstration called against Zimbabwean deportations

05-09-2006 23:07

Following a recent legal setback, Zimbabweans living in Leeds have called a city-centre demonstration for Saturday 16 September in protest at the UK government's renewed efforts to deport all "failed asylum seekers" back to Zimbabwe. The protest has the support of several groups and organisations in Leeds, including No Borders, the Refugee Council and members of the Common Place social centre.

Leeds Primary Care Anti-Privatisation Campaign

05-09-2006 21:59

A meeting will take place on Thursday 14th September 2006 at the Common Place, 23-25 Wharf Street, Leeds, to discuss the threat to publicly provided primary care NHS services in Leeds.

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Foie Gras-Free North Launched!

05-09-2006 17:10

As part of the offensive against the sale of foie gras in the UK, NARN has launched a new camapign.

Climate camp followup meeting // 7th September // Friends Meeting House, York

05-09-2006 16:42

This summer saw ecological action take centre stage in the country's media for a brief moment, as hundreds of campaigners converged in Selby to camp in the shadow of Drax power station, largest emitter of carbon dioxide in the UK. Groups and individuals from across the UK and beyond defied mass police presence and a legal injunction to make their presence felt outside (and, for some, inside) a target which for many represents the failings of the current system of energy production.

Drax Tractor driver accuses police of breaking his ankle

04-09-2006 10:34

Link to an article in today's Yorkshire Today where tractor driver Chris Niezen claims that the police broke his ankle during his arrest.

Disowned Watmough & C18

03-09-2006 11:18

Here is the link for all to see, go to it whilst you can, as FAT Sid Williamson sks Saltdean's Sofa Soaker may take it off.

http://www.vnnforum.com/showthread.php?t=37780

BNP embroiled in Bank Holiday weekend from Hell

02-09-2006 17:35

* Moderators resign from BNP forum after free speech clampdown
* BNP performs perfect U-turn over Ebanks' court fund
* Accusations of theft and fraud pop up like mushrooms

More Assorted Pics of the Day of Action Against Drax Power Station

01-09-2006 17:57

Here there's a selection of pics I took during yesterday's day of action against Drax, part of the Climate Camp taking place near Selby (Yorkshire) For more information and reports about the day of action, and the week long Climate Camp see:

https://publish.indymedia.org.uk/en/actions/2006/climatecamp/

road to nowhere pic

01-09-2006 17:48

A view from the bike bloc

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Noise Demo and gate blockade at BAe Brough

01-09-2006 16:46

BAe Systems are the largest 'defence' company in Europe, supplying aeroplanes and military equipment to countries all over the world, including the US and Israel. Today the BAe factory at Brough was targeted by a few local campaigners, a Rhythms of Resistance samba band and activists from the Camp Against Climate Change.