Liverpool Newswire Archive

20-09-2006 01:22

northern eco-action gathering

Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th November 2006, Leeds Read more >>

19-09-2006 01:19

Day 16 of Mersey Fire Strike: Authority Claims "positive and constructive" Talks

After two days of public silence from both sides in the Merseyside fire dispute, the Fire Authority is claiming they have made progress in their talks with Merseyside FBU. Read more >>

16-09-2006 18:40

Day 13 of Mersey Fire Strike: Negotiations Continue Following Rally

Following yesterday's massive march and rally in Liverpool, Merseyside FBU secretary Les Skarratts was back at the negotiating table today, knowing that thousands of people are behind his union's efforts to prevent fire service cuts. Read more >>

15-09-2006 19:52 | 1 comment

Day 12 of Mersey Fire Strike: Massive March and Rally in Liverpool

Around five thousand firefighters from around the country joined campaigners and members of the general public in Liverpool this afternoon, to show their support for Fire Brigades Union strikers on Merseyside. Read more >>

14-09-2006 21:04

Maghull Meeting Debates NHS Sell-Off

Some 200 local people packed the public meeting in Lydiate, near Maghull
last night called by KONP Merseyside in response to the threatened privatisation of GP services in Sefton East Parishes. Read more >>

14-09-2006 20:19

Day 11 of Mersey Fire Strike: Desperate Authority Makes False Accusations

With firefighters continuing to hold firm against the Fire Authority’s media manipulation and intimidation campaigns, and a public rally supporting the FBU scheduled for tomorrow, the Fire Authority have resorted to making obviously false accusations against the union and strikers. Read more >>

13-09-2006 21:18 | 1 addition

Day 10 of Mersey Fire Strike: Yet More Strike Dates Promised

Eight more strike dates were announced this evening, which are scheduled to take place from 20th September. Meanwhile, it seems that the solid strike has finally forced the Fire Authority back to the table. Read more >>

13-09-2006 11:58 | 2 comments

Thousands of Liverpool kids living in squalid conditions

Whilst millions pour into the city centre developments, making the city nicer for those with money - most of the lives of most residents is getting worse. Read more >>

13-09-2006 11:54

Consultants ripping off NHS

Whilst the queues and treatment at the NHSS gets worse, they are still paying useless consultants a fortune Read more >>

12-09-2006 19:19

Day 9 of Mersey Fire Strike: FBU publish alternative cuts plan

As Merseyside firefighters began a second eight day strike against the cuts proposed by the Fire Authority, the FBU published details of their own money-saving scheme. Read more >>

12-09-2006 16:50 | 6 comments

Critical Mass End of Summer Party

Critical mass happens every last friday of the month 6pm central library

The next critical mass is on FRIDAY 29TH AT CENTRAL LIBRARY AT 6PM

We cycle round the city to celebrate the bicycle: Read more >>

12-09-2006 09:59 | 25 comments

It’s time to get Watty! - British nazi admits to running Redwatch

A veteran British nazi has publicly admitted to being behind the pernicious Redwatch website. Kevin Watmough, from West Yorkshire, made the claim in June on a nazi bulletin board. While Watmough’s role has long been known to Searchlight, this is the first time he has publicly confirmed his involvement in writing. Read more >>

10-09-2006 19:25

Merseyside FBU March Announced

Solidarity with Merseyside members of FBU
MARCH AND RALLY
FRIDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER Read more >>

09-09-2006 18:17 | 4 comments

No waste lorries, one arrest, two protesters and three police cars

Saturday morning protest at Hafod Quarry, Johnstown, Wrexham, where landfill waste from Merseyside is being dumped on a site which includes an SSSI and a Special Conservation Area, and which is only 150 yards from local houses. But Hey! This is big business. Who cares about a few extra cancers and kids born with cleft palates and other abnormalities? We do! Read more >>

08-09-2006 20:33

Day 8 of Mersey Fire Strike: Scale of Cuts Confirmed

As the first round of strikes ended, Merseyside Fire Authority revealed how they intended to cut £3.5 million from their budget. Meanwhile, the General Secretary of the Fire Brigades' Union has called a national demonstration in Liverpool next Friday. Read more >>

07-09-2006 16:49 | 1 addition

Day 7 of Mersey Fire Strike: More Delaying Tactics By Authority

With just forty hours to go in this round of strikes, the Fire Authority finally agreed to come back to the table....on Monday! Meanwhile, the Authority has planned an away day at Aintree racecourse, to paid for by the taxpayer! Read more >>

06-09-2006 13:59 | 1 addition | 1 comment

Day 6 of Mersey Fire Strike: "We are not getting anywhere."

Even as he was announcing another eight dates of strike action against the Fire Authority's cuts agenda, Merseyside FBU secretary Les Skarratts admitted "We are not getting anywhere." Read more >>

06-09-2006 10:30

Keep Our NHS Public meeting in Merseyside

7:30 pm Wednesday 13th September
Lydiate Parish Hall
286 Southport Road, Lydiate
(near the 'Scotch Piper') Read more >>

05-09-2006 20:16

The NHS? We'll Take It From Here!

In a 'triumph of Blairism', the government has awarded a £1.5 billion NHS contract to DHL - a Germany-based air courier company. Workers in Runcorn are amongst those considering strike action. Read more >>

05-09-2006 18:51

Day 5 of Mersey Fire Strike: Talks Break Down

Talks seemed to have broken down between Merseyside FBU and the Fire Authority today, as allegations were slung backwards and forwards. Read more >>