Monthly Archives: February 2004

Clare Dyer, legal correspondent Saturday February 28, 2004 The Guardian http://politics.guardian.co.uk/iraq/story/0,12956,1158257,00.html The attorney general, Lord Goldsmith, will come under new pressure to disclose his full advice on the legality of the Iraq war in the run-up to a five-day hearing … Continue reading →

For those that don’t know, my nickname is TASH. I am called this, not just because I’ve got one. But originally, and while still at school, I applied and was accepted for a commission in the Royal Air Force. Friends … Continue reading →

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/documentaries/features/nationaltrust5.shtml NATIONAL TRUST: THE STONES BBC FOUR Wednesday 3 March 2004 10.30pm-11pm (part 1), Wednesday 10 March 2004 10.30pm-11pm (part 2) and/or BBC TWO Wednesday 10 March 2004 10pm-10.30pm (part 1), Wednesday 17 March 2004 10pm-10.30pm (part 2) Officially designated … Continue reading →

Oh no, this is such a case of ‘I told you so ….! Modern industrial methods, together with the associated consumption that is implied, has serious implications for our world. Further, the dehumanising effects of such methods of production, results … Continue reading →

Security Service home page (MI5 Official site) http://www.mi5.gov.uk Information on graduate and administrative careers with the Service are held on the recruitment microsite: http://www.mi5careers.info I have covered some of the activities of these folks, as they pertain to my tribe … Continue reading →

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/magazine/story/0,11913,1151750,00.html What happened next? Tom Templeton Sunday February 22, 2004 The Observer Name: Alan Lodge :: Date: 1 June 1985 :: Place: Wiltshire Facts: Photographer and ambulanceman Alan Lodge was in a convoy of travellers heading for Stonehenge when 1,600 … Continue reading →

B e f o r e : THE RT HONOURABLE LORD JUSTICE MAY THE HON MR JUSTICE HARRISON ____________________ Between: The Queen on the application of JANE LAPORTE [Claimant] – and – (1) CHIEF CONSTABLE OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE CONSTABULARY [Defendant] (2) … Continue reading →

As a ‘Freelance Photo-Journalist’, issues of concern are very different to those ‘office based’ workers The main issues of concern to me, at the moment, are primarily in ‘Public Order’ matters. · Press card recognition by the authorities, the police … Continue reading →

There is finally a web presence, being got together for the Tibetan Ukranian Moutain Troupe. About time to ….. This guys were a mainstay on the free festivals circuit. Entertainments and action ….. Check out developments at: http://www.datasafe.gi/tumt

http://www.fairfordcoachaction.org.uk The Judicial Review ruling in our favour was delivered at 10am on Thursday 19 February 2004. The Fairford Coach Action have released a press release about the ruling. http://www.fairfordcoachaction.org.uk/press/ruling.doc * * * * * * HIGH COURT VICTORY FOR … Continue reading →

120 people prevented from attending demonstration against Iraq war at RAF Fairford will claim £3,000 each Rebecca Allison Friday February 20, 2004 The Guardian http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1152164,00.html Anti-war protesters are to claim thousands of pounds in damages after a high court ruling … Continue reading →

http://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/news/629.html The High Court has today published its judgement in relation to a claim by Ms Jane Laporte that on the 22 March 2003 Gloucestershire Constabulary acted unlawfully in preventing her from travelling to a demonstration outside RAF Fairford and … Continue reading →

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/gloucestershire/3502199.stm Protesters have won their High Court battle over a police decision to detain them on their way to RAF Fairford for an anti-war demonstration. Lawyers for half the 120 passengers, stopped from protesting last March, accused Gloucestershire Police of … Continue reading →

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/gloucestershire/3502199.stm The High Court is due to rule on whether police were guilty of an “abuse of power” after barring protesters from demonstrating against the war on Iraq. Lawyers for half the 120 passengers stopped from protesting at RAF Fairford … Continue reading →

Take one part Kerry, one part Fonda … … and try to whip up a political row Suzanne Goldenberg in Washington Wednesday February 18, 2004 The Guardian http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,3604,1150472,00.html A new dirty tricks campaign to embarrass the Democratic frontrunner, John Kerry, … Continue reading →

Plans to restore area around Stonehenge face public scrutiny I wonder where they’re going to put the ‘hippy compound’ and the festival space? I guess not, perhaps a drive in MacDonald’s might be more appropriate. http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/video/39868000/rm/_39868499_stonehenge06_hirsch_vi.ram Inquiry into Stonehenge road … Continue reading →

First they closed down most of the Council traveller sites and told them to buy their own land…..then they told them they couldn’t have planning permission so they should all….what?….vapourise??….they can’t ….so now there’s a concerted drive to evict them, … Continue reading →

This is the film that went out on BBC Chan4 last year. It is to be re-broadcast on BBC2. Here are the details: The BBC film “National Trust – The Stones” is being shown in two parts on BBC2 on … Continue reading →

Support is vital over the next couple of days. 07050 656410 http://mysite.freeserve.com/sherwood_camp Newgroup: of the latest news http://groups.msn.com/SherwoodForestSupportersGroup * * * * * * http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2004/02/285188.html Bellway Homes are attempting to destroy a group of ancient trees and a natural meadowland … Continue reading →

John Vidal, environment editor Saturday February 14, 2004 The Guardian http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1148059,00.html One of Britain’s most historic landscapes is about to become the scene of a passionate encounter between conservationists, local communities and industry as protesters start to flock to a … Continue reading →