London Newswire Archive

23-09-2008 22:25

SHAC Financial Demos in London

This week's demos had been planned for Thursday for a week or so, but we would never have thought that by the time came round it was to be right in the middle of the biggest global financial crash in living memory. Banks and financial institutions were in turmoil, with companies like Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs in the headlines having been struggling against going broke. It turned into a fantasic opportunity for us to really put pressure on the massive faceless financial institutions at a critical time for them. We had NYSE shareholders in our sights. We had a very good turnout this week, with over 20 protesters - exceptional for a Thursday afternoon. Read more >>

23-09-2008 21:23

Lydd airport Kent-MD resigns

Managing director of Lydd Airport, Romney Marsh, Kent has resigned suddenly after a shareholder/board member dispute over the future of their expansion plans.. Read more >>

23-09-2008 19:41

Peace Action London- Thurs 25th September

The next Peace Action is taking place ot this thursday.
Come and join in! We'll be meeting outside Holborn Tube Station @ 1PM, before heading to an army careers office.
For more info, please contact:

peaceactionlondon@riseup.net Read more >>

23-09-2008 13:08

A BeneFIT for Freedom of Movement and against Repression!

Friday 3 October 2008, Rampart Social Centre,
London E1 2LA (near Whitechapel, off Commercial Rd)
from 8pm - 2am
Reaggae, Roots and More Read more >>

23-09-2008 12:22

Three interesting talks at 'The Shunt' (24-25-26 September)

The Global Economy - Past, Present and Future (24 Sep at 9:30 pm)

A Debate - Should We Re-open the 9/11 Enquiry? (25 Sep at 9 pm)

The Rise of 21st Century Fascism & 'Corporatism' (26 Sep at 9 pm) Read more >>

23-09-2008 11:46

Freedom not Fear

A broad movement of campaigners and organizations is calling on everybody to
join action against excessive surveillance by governments and businesses.
On 11 October 2008, concerned people in many countries will take to the streets, the
motto being "Freedom not fear 2008". Peaceful and creative action,
from protest marches to parties, will take place in many capital cities.
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23-09-2008 04:54

Corrupt City of London Police give BT a get out of jail card

City of London Police have decided not to investigate BT and Phorm for their illegal interception of customer's Internet browsing. Read more >>

23-09-2008 00:51

11th October London

Please come along, organise something and /or spread the word about FNF 11th October to activist groups around the country!!!!

http://www.vorratsdatenspeicherung.de/content/view/242/144/

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22-09-2008 18:04

Third World train service

Weekend travel and one hears the dreaded words 'rail works'.
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22-09-2008 17:54

London FreeSchool Benefit

After a successful first london freeschool week at the beginning of this month we are planning another weekend of nonhierarchical skillsharing, learning and practicing together with the emphasis on equality, respect and trust. since the freeschool is, as it implies, free, we need to raise some funds... Read more >>

22-09-2008 15:13

Mystery of Police Informant Posters

Police Informant posters went up all over Camden In July. The professionally done posters had the picture of a well known local character. The man's head was pictured on the body of a rat and the posters stated that "this man is paid police grass". They were posted up two at time all over Camden and close to Pentonville prison. This was published in the Islington and Camden Gazettes.
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22-09-2008 12:05

Suffragettes interrupt the Energy Minister in preparation for the Climate Rush

Seven young women dressed as Suffragettes with red sashes that read: CLIMATE CODE RED and NO NEW COAL interrupted Energy Question Time at the Labour Party Conference on Saturday 20 September. The challenged Malcolm Wicks MP, Energy Minister, to defend his decision to build a new coal-fired power station at Kingsnorth. They were asked to leve but confronted him again as he left the conference room. Read more >>

21-09-2008 01:58

London fashion week: Racial diversity event

Images from the two-day 'Fashion diversity' event.
This event aims to promote emerging designers and models from ethnically diverse backgrounds, in what many see as an industry dominated by 'skinny white people' in the UK.
This event took place on Friday 19th + Saturday 20th September, and was held at the Museum of London.

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20-09-2008 19:41

Peace Action London- Thurs 25th September

The next Peace Action is taking place on Thursday 25th September.
Come and join in! We'll be meeting outside Holborn Tube Station @ 1PM, before heading to an army careers office.
For more info, please contact:

peaceactionlondon@riseup.net

Read more >>

20-09-2008 14:51

St Modwen admit no cinema for Farnborough

Developer from Hell St Modwen has been forced to admit what was common knowledge, that there is no cinema for Farnborough town centre. They were also forced to admit to yet more delays for their so-called redevelopment of Farnborough town centre, a town centre that was not in need of redevelopment until they trashed it.
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20-09-2008 14:08

"All We Want is the Truth" - Menezes Inquest Opens on Monday

On 22nd July 2005, Jean Charles de Menezes, an innocent member of the public, was killed by Metropolitan police officers in a grotesque and very public fashion. No one has been held accountable for his death. Read more >>

20-09-2008 12:24

Drumming up Resistance - Samba band invites new members

Come and join Rhythms of Resistance samba band .
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19-09-2008 16:59

Menezes inquest - a call to all our supporters

Do you remember hearing the news that a suspected suicide bomber had been shot on London Underground 3 years ago?

Do you remember how you felt when it became clear an innocent Brazilian man had been shot dead with 7 bullets to the head in front of terrified tube passengers? Read more >>

18-09-2008 19:55

From Ladbroke Grove to Guantánamo Bay: Iftar in solidarity with Binyam Mohamed

Binyam, the last Londoner in Guantanamo Bay, lived in west London for over seven years and worked at the Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre. After six and a half years of illegal detention, torture and extraordinary rendition, Binyam should be observing Ramadan in Lonon with his local community and friends. We invite you to join us for a shared meal and reflect on his plight. This event is open to EVERYONE.
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