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Stop Government Sound Lelel Restrictions in Live Entertainment Venues

12-01-2009 13:47

THE NEW LABOUR GOVERNMENT WANTS TO STOP US ALL HAVING A GOOD TIME AS IF THINGS WERE NOT BAD ENOUGH

325 #6 Out Now - Social War & Anarchy. Jan 2009

09-01-2009 13:56

325 is an insurgent anti-prison zine of social war & anarchy, published underground for the last 5 years. It is an irregular platform for hidden news of the ongoing resistance against capitalism and the state, and the situations of the prisoners, who are imprisoned for their ideals.

Report: Militant Picket of M&S in Newcastle 08.01.09

09-01-2009 01:07

Tonight over 30 people took part in a noisy and angry picket of Marks and Spencer, Britain's biggest corporate sponsor of Israel. A banner was held across the main entrance and information was distributed to passers-by. Many members of the public took the opportunity to join the picket and express their anger at Israel's actions in Gaza and Britain's continuing complicity.

Progress on Actions for Gaza in Newcastle

07-01-2009 12:43

After a really productive organising meeting last night, which was attended by around 25-30 people from many different backgrounds and political persuasions, we are building for the following programme of events over the next week (and have a whole load more ideas we didn't even get chance to discuss fully!).

Report of emergency picket of Newcastle M&S in Solidarity with Palestine, 02.01

02-01-2009 19:42

On 2nd January around 30-40 protestors turned out for a noisy picket of the Newcastle branch of Marks and Spencer, calling for a boycott of M&S over their support for Israel, the boycott of all Israeli goods and an end to all British support for Israel. The picket was called by Fight Racism Fight Imperialism/Revolutionary Communist Group.

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Work-to-rule on Leeds bins

27-12-2008 22:53

Refuse collectors and street cleaners in Leeds will be taking industrial action over the Christmas period.

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Cuban Film Festival in Bradford - 50th Anniversary

20-12-2008 18:49

See flyer

Greek Solidarity Demo in Leeds

13-12-2008 11:30

Saturday 13th Dec 2008 11.30AM
Millenium Square, Leeds

More Greek solidarity actions in Newcastle

11-12-2008 17:29

Leaflets handed out and banner dropped in city centre

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Stage Play: The Hounding Of David Oluwale

08-12-2008 23:51

The New Wolsey Theatre, Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company and West Yorkshire Playhouse, as part of the Eclipse Theatre Initiative, present
The Hounding Of David Oluwale

Read about David's case:

http://4wardever.org/#/davidoluwale/4528092382

Another Anti-ID Card Action In Newcastle

27-11-2008 22:38

200 anti-ID card leaflets handed out during late night shopping

Anti I.D Card Banner Drop In Newcastle

25-11-2008 13:33

Two banners dropped over busy inner city motorway

Britain's Youngest Prisoners: 5 Children, 'Done no Crime but doing Time'

25-11-2008 07:40

Tell my teacher Mrs. Khalk and my friends Marshall, Damian, Asaid and Adam at Peel Park Primary School that I am in prison with my family.' Ziyad Zighem aged 6 years 3 months,

Net closing in on fugitive family

22-11-2008 15:10

The net appears to be closing in yet again on Natalie Bracht and her five daughters who have been on the run since May in attempt to avoid having their family torn apart by social workers.

The Scale of BNP Fundraising

21-11-2008 02:13

The membership list reveals the depth of the BNP Financial Black Hole.

Class consciousness in the North East

17-11-2008 19:17

You are invited to visit the 2nd Ever North East Working Class Bookfair, sponsored by North East area NUM.

2nd Annual Working Class Bookfair
Sat 22 Nov 2008 12 - 4pm
Durham Clayport (central) Library
Millennium Place, Durham City

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Direct Action; Mexico, Colombia, Italy, Spain, UK & USA

11-11-2008 17:03

4th-10th November

MORE TELMEX PHONES VANDALIZED (Mexico)
DOG RESCUED FROM VIVISECTION (Colombia)
FALSE BOMBS LEFT ON DOORSTEPS OF EXPLOITERS (Mexico)
INCENDIARY ATTACK ON BURGER KING (Mexico)
URBAN ART AS A METHOD OF STRUGGLE (Mexico)
POULTRY COMPANY HIT BY STINK BOMB (Mexico)
2000 MINK RELEASED FROM CAGES (Italy)
CHICKENS RESCUED, IN MEMORY OF BARRY HORNE (Mexico)
BOAR LIBERATED, FOR BARRY (Spain)
FREEDOM FOR THOUSANDS OF MINK (Italy)
WINDOWS SMASHED AT BARBECUE RESTAURANT, FISH COMPANY (Sweden)
BARCLAYS BANK GLUED SHUT (UK)
PHEASANT PEN CUT UP, GROUSE BUTTS TOPPLED (UK)
TELMEX PHONE BOOTHS SABOTAGED (Mexico)
ANTI-BULLFIGHT GRAFFITI (Spain)
BIRDS SAFE FROM HUNTERS, FARMERS (Italy)
VEHICLES SABOTAGED AT UCLA? (USA)

BNP attempt to meet in Heckmondwike

11-11-2008 12:06

BNP attempt to meet in Heckmondwike

It has been brought to our attention that the BNP in Kirklees intend to hold a meeting in the Heckmondwike area on Wednesday 12th November.

Canadian farmer Percy Schmeiser speaks of his battle with GMO giant Monsanto

30-10-2008 12:48

Percy Schmeiser is a Canadian farmer who has been sued by agricultural chemical and biotech giant Monsanto after some of Monsanto's genetically engineered Roundup Ready genes drifted onto his property from neighboring farms and contaminated his crop. Mr. Schmeiser, who is now 70 years old, has traveled the world speaking to a wide variety of audiences about his experience.

This audio was recorded at Lincoln University (23rd Oct '08) during Percys recent UK speaking tour.