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Actually, being a piece of advertising, that has been ‘Subvertised’, it is a tory election poster that they thought should have said. “The law should protect me, not burglars!” I think you get the idea. Nottingham might see some more … Continue reading →

With the commencement of the Hunting Act 2004, this week, the League Against Cruel Sports, Huntwatch, Hunt Sabs and others, ask people to be on the look-out for such illegal activities. Further, and most importantly, to gather evidence of a … Continue reading →

On Tuesday 15th Feb, around 30 cyclists gathered at about 3pm in Nottingham for a critical mass ride with the theme of ‘no more blood for oil’ and ‘no G8 2005’, together with raising the issues of transport priorities in … Continue reading →

Quarry firm and national park discuss land-swap David Ward :: Monday February 14, 2005 The Guardian http://society.guardian.co.uk/environment/story/0,14124,1412417,00.html They are not coming down from the trees or filling in the tunnels yet. Nor will they abandon the hammock-like nets they have … Continue reading →

Cold today or what!!, blasting northern gale, so put on a pace, to keep warm. I could see snow on some far peaks, about 20 miles north. Had started out from Monsal Head, along Monsal Dale, walking out west first … Continue reading →

I had gone to the University of Nottingham students ‘Peace Conference’. Attended by the usual suspects, and a few extra, but really, not enough new faces. I had put in a couple of hours, listening to speeches, but I was … Continue reading →

Royal shrovetide football is an ancient annual event that takes place in Ashbourne, Derbyshire on Shrove Tuesday. It has little to do with normal football, for the game has few rules. Murder and manslaughter are barred as is the transportation … Continue reading →

http://www.guardian.co.uk/idcards/story/0,15642,1404479,00.html The government’s plans for compulsory identity cards raise serious questions about human rights and the invasion of privacy, an influential all-party group of MPs and peers has warned. The joint parliamentary committee on human rights has also sharply criticised … Continue reading →

Its been a thing on the news of late, with the anniversary of Auschwitz liberation that first, young folk don’t know where / what that is, and on realising that, a few journo went off to ask a few more … Continue reading →

Aside from my ‘alternative’ credentials, I am also a member of the National Union of Journalist. I have recently qualified from the NUJ ‘Reps’ Course. An effort for us to get better skilled and ‘stick-up’ for members against ever tightening … Continue reading →

http://indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/01/304467.html As people maybe aware on mayday 2001 over 3,00 people were cordoned in at oxford circus & held as part of the mayday protests. They were detained for over 7 hours, denied the right to leave (effectively held prisoner) … Continue reading →

Found in the village of Slack, three miles north of Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. I guess it’s an address, just like any other. But to some, a bit rude 🙂 So, I just had to stop to take a piccy…….

Went out for a weekends tree planting with ‘Treesponsibility’. Folks from local area, Leeds, Nottingham contributed their labour at Lower Benthead Farm about 5 miles north of Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. Map: OS Ref SD967294 Treesponsibility in Calderdale is a … Continue reading →

“The flame of hatred that burned our people to smoke in Auschwitz is still consuming us today” On the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp, the words of Toma Nikoleaff, editor of the Roma newspaper De Facto … Continue reading →

Home Office: Stop and Search Action Team – Guidance & Policy Home Office have been consulting about new Stop & Search Powers. Cop this lot….. http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/docs3/Guidance26July.pdf http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/docs3/SSATPolicydoc.pdf http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/docs3/Raceleaflet.pdf Home Office circulars and other documents about police powers http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crimpol/police/system/powers.html For more … Continue reading →

This is it, as I know it so far: Feb 12 Kyoto Climate March www.campaigncc.org 11.30 am Lincoln’s Inn Fields 02088553327 Mar 19 National No War demo www.stopwar.org.uk March Dragon Festival www.partyvibe.com/conspiracy May 1 Mayday London Apr 29- May 1 … Continue reading →

Not everyone in the NUJ, goes to thier Branch Meetings! Imagine that’s the same with any club! So, any members out there may not know this has happend. My local Nottingham Branch has taken a leap in eDemocracy and member … Continue reading →

Taoism: Shit happens Confucionism: Confucius says: “Shit happens” Buddhism: If shit happens, it isn’t really shit Zen: What is the sound of shit happening? Hinduism: This shit has happened before Islam: If shit happens, it is the will of Allah … Continue reading →

http://tashuk.proboards12.com I have been running a Message Board and Guestbook for some time now. People have been kind and left quite a few entries, so thanks to all who have contributed. However, regular readers will know that I have become … Continue reading →

Waterstone’s says bookseller brought firm into disrepute Patrick Barkham Wednesday January 12, 2005 http://www.guardian.co.uk/online/weblogs/story/0,14024,1388466,00.html This is what it’s all about: http://www.woolamaloo.org.uk A bookseller has become the first blogger in Britain to be sacked from his job because he kept an … Continue reading →