London Newswire Archive

29-04-2004 16:19 | 1 comment(s)

DISARM DSEi: Shut Down Spearhead TOMORROW!

30th April, 8:30am onwards.

You are cordially invited to celebrate Mayday with Mr Bob Munton, Chief Executive of Spearhead Exhibitions ltd. If you can’t make it tomorrow, why not give Bob a call on 020 8949 9222 to tell him what you think about his contribution to the arms trade.
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29-04-2004 13:41 | 1 comment(s)

Tranposrt info for disarm dsei mayday action

Just to let people know there are regular trains from Waterloo to New Malden and it only takes 20 mins. :)

There is a train that leaves Waterloo at 08:22.

There are also regular trains between the two venues. Read more >>

29-04-2004 13:02 | 0 comment(s)

Dublin Mayday Update Report (wed/thurs)

Quick updates from Dublin... Read more >>

29-04-2004 12:30 | 0 comment(s)

Dublin Mayday : the 3 arrested / detained were UK people

The three people arrested on wednesday night in Dublin were uk people. Unconfirmed reports suggest there were two irish arrested as well but they were released. The uk people face probable dentention til 6th may...

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29-04-2004 10:53 | 0 comment(s)

The conditions of Nurses and the Development of Psychiatry

The Conditions for Nurses
The average working life of a nurse is 10 years. Many end their working life’s earlier than this due to family needs but other factors are at work for example back injuries. Read more >>

29-04-2004 09:30 | 18 comment(s)

Opposition to Mandatory ID cards

David Blunket proposes that by 2012 everybody in the UK should be forced to carry an ID card which carries biomentric data about the owner. Read more >>

29-04-2004 00:30 | 0 comment(s)

Iraq Procurement Protest 27 April 2004

Having arrived at the protest, guided to the protest by the sound of a distant megaphone through what has become in my experience as my wettest day in London, I arrived at one of the smallest yet dramatic protests I have yet experienced.... and by the end I came away with the deepest wish that the work of these brave few could have chipped away even in the smallest way at the relentless force that confronts the hope of our future through such an admirable display of human spirit and perseverance. Read more >>

27-04-2004 17:20 | 0 comment(s)

Bush trying to use the WTO to force GM food on Europe - petition

George Bush is using the World Trade Organisation
WTO) to force-feed you genetically modified food! You
can help stop them:BITE BACK! Read more >>

27-04-2004 13:55 | 2 comment(s)

Pix of Art Not War Exhibition: 'One Year On' @ Diorama Gallery - Mon 26 Apr 04

An exhibition by an international group of artists in protest against war.
Photos of some of the exhibits, and some of the artists, snapped at the private view.
The exhibition runs from now until 14 May 04, 10:00-18:00, Mon-Sat at the Diorama Gallery, 34 Osnaburgh Street, London NW1 3ND. Tel: 020 7916 5467. Tube: Great Portland Street. Wheelchair accessible. Read more >>

26-04-2004 17:20 | 2 comment(s)

Monsanto´s Granary

Saturday 24 of April

The Argentine government is presently joining the USA in protesting against the European Union, demanding the freedom to import genetically modified products in order to keep feeding their people with laboratory patented food. Read more >>

26-04-2004 15:07 | 0 comment(s)

South + West London Anarchist Group (SWAG): Meeting Tuesday 27th April

Notice of meeting of SWAG Read more >>

26-04-2004 14:18 | 0 comment(s)

This day in history.

This day in history. Read more >>

26-04-2004 11:53 | 2 comment(s)

Iraq Procurement - Day 1

Delegates to Iraq Procurement 2004, the Big Business carve up of Iraq taking place for the next 3 days at THE NEW CONNAUGHT ROOMS, GREAT QUEEN STREET, OFF KINGWAY, WC2 were greeted by a small number of protetors today. 2 women were arrested , allegedly for "aggravated tresspass" after they briefly entered the building. Read more >>

26-04-2004 01:49 | 17 comment(s)

Report from protest against BNP fascists in South Essex on Sat 24th April.

Villagers successfully prevented the BNP from assembling in Wickford Essex, but the fascists still held their 'fun day'. A report, commentary and some lessons from the day. Read more >>

25-04-2004 22:51 | 0 comment(s)

An Exhibition of Resistance to BP and Big Oil, London, June 15th-21st 2004

To celebrate the beginning of the end of BP’s sponsorship of the National Portrait Award, we (London Rising Tide) invite you to help put together An Exhibition of Resistance to BP and Big Oil, from June 15th-21st 2004. Read more >>

25-04-2004 20:17 | 4 comment(s)

Reclaiming May Day in London

Reclaiming May Day in London -- anarchists on the Trade Union march Read more >>

24-04-2004 19:40 | 1 comment(s)

"Wake Up London" poster subvertised

As seen in London's Farringdon Road this afternoon Read more >>

24-04-2004 11:24 | 3 comment(s)

Pix of RAFAEL ARMS (ISRAEL) Demolition Demo, Fri 23 Apr 04

Photos of the International Solidarity Movement (ISM) London 'demolition' demonstration outside the (hastily vacated) offices of RAFAEL ARMS (ISRAEL) on a sunny spring day in April 2004. Read more >>