London Newswire Archive

21-11-2013 14:15

Indymedia Ireland editor child porn conviction raises spying concerns

Indymedia ireland editor Patrick Corcoran, resigned a week ago after he was convicted on child pornography possession charges . The collective issued a statement last week the full content of which can be read at the link below .There have been concerns expressed on the site about current editors downplaying the incident . Read more >>

21-11-2013 13:19

David Graeber, George Caffentzis & John Barker speak in London this week

Meetings on Thurs, Fri and Sat. Read more >>

20-11-2013 21:54

Shame of Camden council vote to ban spontaneous music and to control busking

On Monday 11th November, Camden Council voted to introduce a draconian new licensing scheme to tightly control busking and street performance in a controversial move that will likely change the face of the popular tourist destination by introducing a heavy-handed ban on spontaneous music from any public area. The policy is backed up with enforcement fines of up to £1000 and the power to seize and sell musicians’ instruments! Read more >>

20-11-2013 21:15

Home Office preparing to let hungerstriker die

A man being held in Harmondsworth migration prison has been on hungerstrike for nearly 3 months. He has been deemed medically unfit to be detained but rather than release him the government are getting ready for his death. Read more >>

20-11-2013 17:56

Is Canada Guilty of War Crimes?

This article examines a recent request to the International Criminal Court asking for an investigation of alleged war crimes by Canada in relation to complicity in torture and complicity in illegal extraordinary rendition of detainees. The article appeared in the Canadian Civil Liberties newsletter Rights Watch, and can be accessed at the address at the bottom. The original article contains hyperlinks which access the full request to the ICC and all attached documentations. Read more >>

20-11-2013 16:25

Disney Corporation Promotes Treekilling

ABC Disney is involved in propaganda for the treekilling industries. Read more >>

20-11-2013 16:13

Foxtons Outfoxed

Just think, dear Foxtons,
how will you ever know again if that rich lady or gent coming in to look at all the expensive flats
is a real customer or an actor about to lead you on another hunt?

Article with pictures here:

http://spacehijackers.org/html/projects/foxtonshunt/index.html Read more >>

20-11-2013 16:08

Radio Calais - La voix des "sans papiers"

The SOAS Ceildh Band visit Calais... Read more >>

20-11-2013 10:19

Catholic Worker invites Mother Agnes of Syria to Speak after she is "No Platformed" by StWC

The Catholic Worker, a small anarchist pacifist community in Harringay London has extended an invitation to Mother Agnes to address its members on a two day retreat next week. Mother Agnes was recently pressured to withdraw from addressing the Stop the War Coalition meeting in London on Nov 30th. Read more >>

18-11-2013 23:32

Curzon cinema workers campaign continues with another Mark Thomas stunt

The London Mayfair Curzon last night was the target for a stunt as part of an ongoing campaign for union recognition, better contracts, the living wage, and the return of concession tickets. The union BECTU appear to be on the verge of a deal as a result of pressure on the cinema chain's management. Read more >>

18-11-2013 22:15

Anarchist Federation Day School in London

Upcoming Day school on ideas of Anarchist Communism Read more >>

17-11-2013 14:45

Support for San Sebastian Bachajon

The struggle of the compañerxs is of great relevance at a global level for the proposal for an autonomous struggle, based in their indigenous worldview ) and for the freedom of the indigenous peoples. National and international support is essential such as the letter campaign promoted by the by the UK Zapatista Solidarity Network. Read more >>

17-11-2013 11:24

Stop The Killing Of Cyclists - Protest at TfL HQ on Friday 29 November

After 13 deaths and innumerable injuries on London's roads over the last year, (5 deaths just in the space of ten days this month), London's cyclists have had enough.

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16-11-2013 19:01

List of events for Free School next week at 195 Mare Street!

18th-24th November: 50+ events over 7 days now organised! 195 Mare Street, Hackney, London.

The week has been split as follows:

Mon 18th Resistance / Awareness
Tue 19th DIY / Cooking
Wed 20th Technology / Ecology
Thu 21st Housing / Benefits / Practical Squatting
Fri 22nd Queer and Feminist
Sat 23rd Arts / Music / Creative
Sun 24th Arts / Music / Creative Read more >>

16-11-2013 14:08

[london] Renters Occupy Luxury Flat Development

Private tenants from across London today held ‘housewarming party’ at a development of newly built private rented flats in Stratford, east London, in protest at soaring private rents and the government’s failure to tackle the problem. London rents have been rising at around 7 per cent per year. Read more >>

16-11-2013 12:34

Rolling Jubilee & Strike Debt, DIY Space for London, Anarchist Solidarity Fund

Check out episode 130 of Dissident Island Radio - broadcast from London, UK on 15 November 2013 - the show features:
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15-11-2013 01:01

Queer Cinema Tomorrow- short film Boy Followed by Hard Candy

Information about the Queer Cinema night tomorrow at 195 Mare street. Read more >>

13-11-2013 01:03

COPFS Letter sent with following evidence

I think you should listen to the audio Read more >>

12-11-2013 19:03

Cambridge Bedroom Tax Meeting.

On Friday November 8th about fifty people met at Arbury Community Centre in Cambridge to discuss the infamous Bedroom Tax. Read more >>

12-11-2013 01:00

Queer, Queer, Queerlective, and Feminist Happenings at 195 Mare Street

News and information about the ongoing Queer and Feminist events, happening at 195 Mare Street, a huge squatted social centre in Hackney; and information about upcoming happenings. Read more >>