Monthly Archives: February 2021

Stonehenge photo-zine with Cafe Royal Books

Latest Stonehenge photo-zine with Cafe Royal Books £7.85 inc postage. https://paypal.me/alanlodgeSee other Zine ‘pageturners’ in my Playlist @ https://bit.ly/3joI6Up Thanks xx

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Had my Covid_19 jab this morning

Had my Covid_19 jab this morning …. all is well.

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Dem Loot

https://www.channel4.com/news/zimbabwe-anti-corruption-song-dem-loot-goes-viral

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Priti Patel refuses to criticise arrest of journalist for photographing peaceful asylum centre protest

Priti Patel has refused to criticise the arrest of a journalist for photographing a peaceful protest outside a controversial asylum centre, despite the case being dropped. In the Commons, the home secretary was urged to review police guidance following the detention of Andy Aitchison and agree that … Continue reading

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NUJ calls on journalists to back FOI campaign with subject access requests

https://www.nuj.org.uk/news/nuj-calls-on-journalists-to-back-foi-campaign-with-subject

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Home Secretary statement on photographers arrest.

or more accurately, avoiding the issues ……. Damian Collins MP, formerChair of the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, speaking in the House of Commons to the Home Secretary : “Would my right honourable friend agree … Continue reading

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Book Layouts : An Assortment

Book Layouts : An Assortment

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The Carousel Tapes : Podcast

“The Carousel Tapes, Podcast!! A series of conversations with the creative people that work with The Carousel. Check out the first episode with photographer Alan Lodge aka. Tash here.. https://www.thecarousel.co.uk/tct

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Criminalising trespass will hurt Travellers most – but government proposals fail on their own terms

Under new government proposals, police in the UK will be allowed to seize homes and arrest Travellers who refuse to move from unauthorised camps. A new law which effectively criminalises intentional trespass and imposes sentences of up to three months … Continue reading

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Slideshow 60mins. 400pics Festivals, Travellers, Stonehenge, Glastonbury, Free Party, Policemen …etc

A Slideshow 60mins. 400pics Festivals, Travellers, Stonehenge, Glastonbury, Free Party, Policemen and …….. >>

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Cartoon Strip

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Photographer in distress

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One of my favourite photos by one of my favourite photographers

One of my favourite photos by one of my favourite photographers, the legendary Alan Lodge.This was at the White Horse festival, the festival that replaced Stonehenge in ’85 following the unlawful brutal and destructive ambush of the travellers and festival … Continue reading

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Introducing my web hub …..

to everything else …. https://alanlodge.co.uk/hub

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This is my ‘proper old’ playlist

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Case dropped against journalist arrested after taking photos of protest outside controversial asylum camp

Andy Aitchison, arrested for ‘criminal damage’ after photographing peaceful demonstration, says he is relieved but raises concern about press freedom https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/journalist-arrest-napier-barracks-kent-andy-aitchison-b1798378.html

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Stories cover recent arrests of photographers covering events.

Stories cover recent arrests of photographers covering events. I know there is covid- regs at the moment …. but his is such an ongoing story of police restriction on photographers covering their legitimate activities.: ’twas ever thus! Arrest of photographer … Continue reading

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Some guys ‘trying it out’ at a cordon

Holders of other cards, such as the notorious ‘English Press Association’, have been given short shrift.Here an example at a right-wing …. left-wing gig in Nottingham city centre. I am a UKPCA card holder and hence you see me given … Continue reading

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New committee for journalists’ safety promises national action plan as first priority

In every country, journalists perform a vital function in highlighting injustice, exposing corruption and holding Governments to account. A free media is one of the essential bulwarks of a free society. However, too often, journalists are subject to intimidation, violence, … Continue reading

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Kent police must be investigated after seizing photographer’s phone and memory card, says the NUJ

Kent police has returned the mobile phone and camera memory card to Andy Aitchison, who was arrested while covering a protest at Napier Barracks, Folkestone. The freelance photographer was supported by the NUJ and Bindmans law firm following his arrest … Continue reading

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