London Newswire Archive

10-08-2013 07:45

The Arrest of Claudio Fonnesu

“They came with helicopters and real machine guns,” says Claudio. Read more >>

07-08-2013 15:12

"UK Coal says "Business as Usual", Shame about the Debt

Following a news story in today's Financial Times about the collapse of UK Coal Operations and who money was owed too, the Loose Anti Opencast Network in this press release has more information on this topic, especially which local authorities have taken a hit. Read more >>

06-08-2013 01:27

Ian Tomlinson was condemned by BBC News presenter Chris Eakin within minutes

The Met Police has "apologised" to Ian Tomlinson's family. But the BBC hasn't!
Yet the BBC ought to do so as well. And sack Chris Eakin. It was Eakin who condemned Tomlinson within minutes of Tomlinson's death at Police hands.
As he read the so-called breaking news about Ian Tomlinson's death, Eakin
went out of his way to make a very detailed statement blaming the demonstrators for
Tomlinson's death and in fact said words to the effect that Tomlinson himself had to blame. Read more >>

05-08-2013 18:00

Cuts to UK legal aid, toxic legacy of 2012 Olympics, Made Possible by Squatting!

Check out episode 123 - ready for your ears... Read more >>

05-08-2013 10:30

EDL in Tower Hamlets – one month to go

One month to go and it is time to get mobilising for the biggest turnout possible against the EDL in Tower Hamlets. Read more >>

04-08-2013 21:38

London based political punks!

Non-party social/political events wanted for London-based DIY punk events listings! Read more >>

03-08-2013 19:58

Giuseppe Conlon Hall prepared for Bradley Manning solidarity

Giuseppe Conlon Hall prepared for Bradley Manning solidarity Sunday 4th August 3pm Read more >>

02-08-2013 19:22

Support Bradley Manning at Brighton Pride Sat 3 August

Join supporters of Bradley Manning tomorrow at Brighton Pride.

Bradley Manning, a gay soldier in a homophobic military environment, risked his life and liberty to bring us evidence about the wars being fought in our names. His trial has been going on since 3 June, he has been found guilty on charges that could add up to a sentence of 136 years. His trial continues in Fort Meade, Maryland, where evidence is being presented in relation to sentencing. He needs our support and solidarity.
Read more >>

30-07-2013 19:30

London protest for Trayvon Martin and CA Hunger Strikers

This Wednesday 31 July, there will be mass actions in the US for both Trayvon Martin & California prisoners, on hunger strike since 8 July (see below). The action is called by a group that includes the families of hunger strikers. It’s more urgent every day -- as one of the hunger strikers has already died, after asking for and being refused medical help. Read more >>

30-07-2013 00:47

David Irving holocaust denier giving a UK tour (19th-31st) August 2013

David Irving is visiting the UK in August (19th-31st) 2013. He's known for being a holocaust denier. Read more >>

26-07-2013 22:30

Occupy Firgrove: Destruction of the trees

Wednesday morning, police, private security, fencers, tree surgeons, arrived to end the occupation of Firgrove Green and destroy the trees.

The planners lied, said the trees were in poor state of health. The trees had to go, as they showed the planners lied. Green space, the only green space in town, earmarked for destruction for an 80-bedroom Premier Inn hotel. Read more >>

26-07-2013 18:16

Update for Croydon anti-EVF demo tomorrow

Far-right EDL splinter group the English Volunteer Force are demonstrating in Croydon tomorrow. They will be outside Lunar House - the home of the UK Border Agency. Antifascists will be there to oppose them. UPDATED INFO Read more >>

26-07-2013 14:44

Grow Heathrow Call For Support

Grow Heathrow after opposing the Heathrow's 3rd runway expansion for last 3 years in under a threat of eviction. Please support the Site by increasing the number of peple staying on location, engaging in eviction resistance and by helping to move the infrastucture. Read more >>

26-07-2013 08:40

Jason Bishop – new allegations of undercover policing of protest

Netpol has been asked to publish the following statement on behalf of former friends of an activist known as Jason Bishop, who they now believe to have been an undercover police officer.

Netpol have published this statement as we feel it adds important information to the debate about undercover police officers.

This is the latest in a long line of disclosures relating to the infiltration of protest groups by specialist units of the Metropolitan police including the Special Demonstration Squad and later, the National Public Order Intelligence Unit.

25-07-2013 15:17

Homeless in Tower Hopeless Council estate

With the 'debate' on whether to film Tower Hamlets Council Meetings assuming such importance that Labour Party Candidate for election to Executive Mayor of the Borough if Tower Hamlets has joined the fray, calling the 'debate' over filming 'silly'. It is John Biggs. He reckons that filming and recording of Council Meetings should take place without a row at all. Read more >>

25-07-2013 14:09

Tesco trying to close our local pub; petetion/demo

Despite local saturation coverage already, Tesco want to close The Wheatsheaf in Tooting Bec and turn it yet another Tesco Express Read more >>

25-07-2013 10:15

A group of Lithuanians organise Free University in London

Free University (Laisvasis Universitetas, LUNI), an alternative self-education network, established four years ago by students and social activists, opens in London this week. The first lecture-discussion „Free University: history, mission and perspectives“ will take place in Lincoln’s Inn Fields (near the Royal Courts Of Justice and London School Of Economics, nearest tube – Holborn) The speaker will be a philosopher and translator Kasparas Pocius. Read more >>

24-07-2013 01:36

Occupy Firgrove call for hellp

Local community have been trying to protect the only green space in Farnborough town centre, a green space, with trees crossed by public footpath. Read more >>

22-07-2013 19:06

North-East BNP Regional Organiser Anita Cooper approves of gunning down muslims

It's been revealed that North-East regional organiser Anita Cooper has liked a post which suggests the gunning down of muslims. Previously Anita Cooper has blamed these incidents on 'hackers'. Read more >>