Manchester Newswire Archive

Greenpeace activists take on Mcdonalds over Amazon Rainforest

James, 07-04-2006 08:36

On Thursday Morning Greenpeace launched its campaign against Mcdonalds with a series of actions across the UK. Read more | 8 comments >>

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North Staffs NHS-SOS Needs Your Help!

Phil Burton-Cartledge, Secretary North Staffs NHS-SOS, 06-04-2006 09:40

Upcoming events in the campaign against jobs cuts at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire. Read more | 2 comments >>

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Spodden Valley - green gateway opens for walkers, wheelchair users and cyclists

Save Spodden Valley, 06-04-2006 08:02

Glorious spring weather greeted dozens of well wishers to the official opening of the lower Spodden pathway improvements and community artwork at Spotland Bridge. Read more >>

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Premiere of play about Simon Jones in Liverpool, May 8th and 10th

Simon Jones Memorial Campaign, 05-04-2006 16:33

The Dingle Community Theatre will be performing the play SIMON JONES WAS SOMEONE! on May 8th and May 10th at 8pm at the Casa Club, Hope Street, Liverpool. Entrance is free. Tickets are available from the Casa Club or by phoning 0771 684 8894. Read more >>

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Report: Noise Demo at North Shields Immigration Reporting Centre

Tyneside Community Action for Refugees, 05-04-2006 15:23

On 5th April 2006 Tyneside Community Action for Refugees (TCAR) carried out a 'big noise' demo outside North Shields Immigration Service Reporting Centre. Read more | 2 comments >>

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(Fresh!) Manchester Rhythms of Resistance rocked Yorkshire at an Open Workshop

sugar pie, 05-04-2006 14:51

A fresh Rhythms of Resistance (RoR) percussion group, based in Manchester, rocked Yorkshire with an open samba workshop on 2nd April 2006. Read more | 1 addition | 3 comments >>

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Photos- Stop the War protests at BBC Manchester

Richard Searle @ Gtr Manchester Stop the War, 04-04-2006 19:36

one of the nationwide Stop the War protests at the BBC
called by the Stop the War Coalition
for more info visit www.stopwar.org.uk Read more | 3 comments >>

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Manchester Critical Mass photos

clown, 03-04-2006 17:33

After last month's police harrassment, March Critical Mass in Manchester was celebrated without interruption again. Read more >>

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Who Really Runs Leeds? Event

Who runs Leeds, 01-04-2006 20:56

A half day workshop for those interested in being part of a collaborative research project. Organised by the Urban Cultures and Consumption Research Group, School of Geography, University of Leeds, with The Common Place Social Centre. Read more >>

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Close down Styal Prison demo 8th April

reposter, 31-03-2006 13:37

Demonstration opposing the plans to expand Styal Prison to make it the largest women's prison and calling for its closure. Read more >>

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Sheila McKechnie Foundation backs ‘Save Spodden Valley’

Save Spodden Valley, 31-03-2006 11:53

Asbestos concerns and the Save Spodden Valley campaign were recognised this week by Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown at a national campaign award ceremony.

Save Spodden Valley campaign co-ordinator Jason Addy and web designer Alice Smith were invited to London by the Sheila McKechnie Foundation. The community campaign from Rochdale was nominated for the Consumer Action award sponsored by Which?
Read more >>

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MayDay weekend in Manchester

blank, 30-03-2006 19:02

Lots is being planned for the Manchester MayDay weekend: Critical Mass, Anarchist Bookfair, No Nuclear Demonstration, Carnivalesque Picnic, Parties etc... Read more | 3 comments >>

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Eco - Ethical fashion show in Manchester

bobo, 30-03-2006 17:33

Manchester based environmental group 'Action for Sustainable Living' will be holding a sustainable fashion show on tuesday 4th April, 7 -9pm at Bridgewater Hall Read more >>

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Come to Liverpool for Condi Rice protests!

IMC Liverpool, 29-03-2006 13:55

Condoleeza Rice, Secretary of State and former National Security Advisor to the Bush Administration will be visiting Liverpool on 31st March. Why don't you come too? Visit the Culture of Capital, see the sights, and help us give a great big scouse welcome to Condi the warmonger/torturer-in-chief!

Updates on Condi Protests on Liverpool Indymedia

Read more | 1 addition >>

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The BPP's Steve Smith - Electoral Fraudster

NaziHunter, 27-03-2006 18:34

For the first time, the fascist BPP, reckon they will be standing two candidates in the May elections - Eddy Morrison in Leeds' Bramley ward, and Steve Smith in Burnley. Both individuals are well-known swindlers. Read more | 9 comments >>

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George Bush arriving in Gateshead ( and Manchester and Leeds? )

Act Locally, Think Globally, 27-03-2006 16:01

On Wednesday June 7th, George Bush is returning to the North East, where a young man called Ross gave him a public mooning last time.
On Thursday 8th he's off to Manchester, and Friday 9th to Yorkshire, perhaps Leeds? Read more | 1 comment >>

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Planning Mayday in Manchester

aaa, 27-03-2006 10:18

People in Manchester are working towards a Mayday weekend full of fun and action. It all kicked off with an AMAZING Mayday fundraiser squat party on Saturday. To find out more and to get involved, come down to the Basement on Monday 27th March, 7pm. Read more >>

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Strike Rallies throughout Britain on 28th March - Red Tuesday!

Barry Kade, 23-03-2006 18:20

Red Tuesday - 28th March will see mass strikes against capitalist attacks in both Britain and France.
In Britain, the strike will be to defend workers pension rights, and will involve 1.5 million workers. It could be the largest strike here since the 1926 general strike. Read more | 2 additions | 2 comments >>

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Condoleezza Rice to visit Liverpool on Friday 31st March!

Julian Todd, 21-03-2006 22:37

Crossposting from Liverpool to make sure none of you over there miss it. Read more >>

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Demonstration about treatment of asylum seekers in Leeds

Catherine, 21-03-2006 18:23

On Friday 3rd March a samba band and protesters joined Leeds No Borders to demonstrate outside Waterside Reporting Centre on Kirkstall Road. Read more | 1 comment >>

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