Manchester Newswire Archive

Rob Robinson sings anti-war song - video

Chris Edwards, 26-03-2004 15:49

Anti-war singer/song-writer Rob Robinson sings his won composiiton: "The Pople's Anthem".

You can get a CD of his anti-war songs at by e-mailing him at:  robrobinson_bahons@yahoo.co.uk Read more | 1 comment >>

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Marshalls hit in 9 Ladies Solidarity action

Marshall Mashers, 26-03-2004 13:06

People blockaded and occupied Marshalls in Mansfield Woodhouse today, in a protest against their involvement with quarrying at the 9 Ladies site in Derbyshire. Read more | 6 comments >>

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David Shayler and Annie Machon speak at the "Trial of Tony Blair" - video

Chris Edwards, 25-03-2004 22:31

"The Trial of Tony Blair" was a fringe event at the Labour Party Spring conference. Read more | 6 comments >>

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Palestine needs your solidarity - Protests in Manchester

a, 25-03-2004 15:51

Palestine needs your solidarity - Protests in Manchester Read more | 2 comments >>

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Critical Mass Manchester

Captainmission, 25-03-2004 12:15

There's a Critical Mass cycle ride this Friday (March 26th) in Manchester. Gathering at 5pm at the central library in St. Peter's Square and setting off at 5.30. Read more >>

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Scab Climbing Company

Boris, 25-03-2004 11:49

Richard Turner Ltd Read more | 7 comments >>

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Good Riddance Vs KFC

Henry, 24-03-2004 16:49

From the PETA mailout: "This Sunday the band Good Riddance will be playing at Manchester University and before they take to the stage the band will lead a PETA protest against KFC: Sunday, 28 March at 12.45 p.m. outside KFC, 131-133 Portland Street, Manchester. Read more >>

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Protests stop Harvey Nichols selling fur

Jenny Barnard, 23-03-2004 23:14

Harvey Nichols owns 5 shops in the UK and animal rights groups have been protesting outside them for months as they sell clothes made of rabbit, fox and raccoon fur. A few days before a national day of action, the company officially withdrew all its fur and announced that it would not be selling it again. Read more | 2 comments >>

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money for nothing

long john silver, 22-03-2004 16:15

having acquired a private permanent mooring after six years of continously cruising, British waterways are expecting £6:50 per foot of boat per year on top of the £9 per foot of boat per yera I already have to pay the private mooring operator, they say I have to pay this because they own the land under the water (which I pay a yearly licence for) which is below my boat! Read more >>

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Date of 9L Appeal Result + and new Manc Social Forum website

heather, 20-03-2004 13:23

just some quick info
Read more | 1 comment >>

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Menwith - too early in the morning.. believe me

suzannah (of the late trinny and suzannah), 19-03-2004 18:28

it was soooooo cold.... Read more | 3 comments >>

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Memorial service for Tom Hurndall in Westminster Cathedral - an invitation

Thomas Hurndall Foundation, 17-03-2004 21:43

Tom's family and friends would like you to join them in paying tribute to Tom at a special interdenominational memorial service celebrating Tom's commitment to truth and humanity. Read more >>

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Manchester footage

Zinfandel, 17-03-2004 21:35

It has been asked why there is no footage from last weekend Read more | 2 comments >>

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stones

heather, 17-03-2004 20:14

sorry if this goes up twice. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Labour Party Conference Pics

Monty, 17-03-2004 00:18

Sorry: hopefully here's the pictures from Manchester's Labour Party Conference this time: Read more | 3 comments >>

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Pics. STW demo to greet the warmonger Bliar

Richard Searle, 16-03-2004 00:23

photos of STW demo March 13th Manchester by Richard Searle
Read more | 5 comments >>

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Labour propaganda successfully subvertised in Manchester

Tom A, 15-03-2004 17:52

A small protest was held after the main Manchester demo at the security fence by a spin-tastic Labour "Big Conversation" poster outside the Central Library. Read more | 4 comments >>

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Pictures from the Manchester Labour conference demo

Tom A, 15-03-2004 17:23

Pictures of the march in Manchester on March 13 during the Labour Spring conference, including the toppling of a statue of Tony Bliar (I'm Tory plan B!) Read more >>

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Summary of Protest against the Labour Party Spring Conference

sprightly, 15-03-2004 14:17

The Labour Party circus rolled into Manchester this weekend (12-14th Feb). What follows is a summary of protests against the event. It is mere personal memories so if anyone remembers anything i forgot, or has any photos, that would be great... Read more | 1 comment >>

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Not the Official Photos from Manc tonight

heather, 13-03-2004 21:29

You'll get your demo photos if you want them.... Read more | 5 comments >>

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