Oxford Newswire Archive

07-12-2004 16:22 | 0 comment(s)

Aznar visit was cancelled to avoid protests

The planned visit of Jose Maria Aznar - the ex-PM of Spain and a strong supporter of the war in Iraq - to Oxford last Friday was cancelled "for security reasons" after anti-war protests were planned. Read more >>

07-12-2004 15:52 | 0 comment(s)

Fairford Coaches ruling at 10am in Court 4 of Royal Courts of Justice, London

Latest news on Fairford Coach Case is that there will be a ruling hearing at 10am at the Royal Courts of Justice (see below). Come out and support the right to protest by joining the one hour demo outside the courts from 9am-10am. Bring your own signs/banners/samba bands etc. Read more >>

06-12-2004 23:43 | 5 comment(s)

Stagecoach buses get into nanotech

Stagecoach Boss Brian Souter - one of the most homophobic rich men in britain who has personally bankrolled anti-gay campaigns - has announced that he will be using nanoparticle fuel additives in all stagecoach buses in the UK - Nanoparticle pollution from car exhausts is already a leading cause of child death - how can you claim to be environmentally friendly by adding more nanoparticles???
another nasty corporate person backing another nasty corporate technology? - more reason to boycott stagecoach... Read more >>

06-12-2004 14:21 | 6 comment(s)

Monbiot on Undercurrents and Schnews

George Monbiot praises Undercurrents and Schnews on their tenth anniversaries Read more >>

06-12-2004 12:38 | 0 comment(s)

Oxford CND Christmas Bazaar - report

05-12-2004 13:33 | 0 comment(s)

Afghanistan: News

Afghanistan as a success story with underground US prisons, US not spraying poppies, constant treat of car bombs, suicide bombers, rockets and kidnappings. A success story. Read more >>

04-12-2004 12:27 | 0 comment(s)

Hostages, Security and the US in Afghanistan

I live in Afghanistan and try and give news you may not get. I have my news and views and also related articles from a variety of sources plus some photos. Read more >>

03-12-2004 12:59 | 0 comment(s)

A fun day demo'ing at the Oxford animal lab

Police bias at the Oxford animal lab protests and how everyone is a protestor. Read more >>

03-12-2004 11:54 | 5 comment(s)

Defend Oxford Council Housing - Say No to Privatisation

Further information about the public meeting to be held in Oxford Town Hall on Tuesday 14 December at 7.30pm Read more >>

03-12-2004 11:49 | 3 comment(s)

AZNAR DEMO CANCELLED!

Just received word that Aznar has cancelled his visit to Oxford tonight - so the demo is off, too.

Many apologies for the short notice. Read more >>

03-12-2004 11:25 | 1 comment(s)

New Community Media Centre - Meeting Sat 4th Dec

There is an exciting plan to set up a community media resource centre in Oxford, with heavy involvement from oxford indymedia. The centre would have a broadband network, a video editing station, and a new Oxford-based internet radio station.

A meeting to discuss it is being held at 109 Hurst Street on Saturday 4th December at 6pm. Come and get involved! Read more >>

02-12-2004 16:24 | 4 comment(s)

Homeworkers demo, Cowley Road Tesco

On Saturday December 11th there will be a demonstration outside Tesco on Cowley Road in support of the rights of homeworkers.

Meet in the Tesco Metro car park at 11.30am. Read more >>

01-12-2004 19:22 | 0 comment(s)

Protest the BBC

Tomorrow, December 2, the peace group A Call For Light is organising a peaceful vigil outside the BBC, Bush House, Aldwych, London, between 5:30pm and 7:00pm. Read more >>

01-12-2004 12:05 | 2 comment(s)

Aznar in Oxford - Friday!

This Friday, Jose Maria Aznar is coming to the Oxford Union. He is the
ex Prime Minister of Spain, and one of the three world leaders who initiated
the invasion of Iraq (along with Bush and Blair). As well as this, he is an
extremely right-wing ideologue, hated in Spain by those who fight for the
environment, human rights and social justice. Read more >>

30-11-2004 14:45 | 2 comment(s)

Demonstration at immigration detention centre in Oxfordshire

Last Saturday 27th November, between 50 and 100 people gathered outside Campsfield Removal Centre to demonstrate about the unjust imprisonment of migrants which has now been happening at Campsfield for eleven years. Read more >>

30-11-2004 13:34 | 11 comment(s)

Animal Rights Demo - Success Already!

Libraries close in preparation for animal rights demo Read more >>

30-11-2004 06:05 | 1 comment(s)

Candle-lit silent Vigil for West Papua

Candle-lit silent Vigil for West Papua Wednesday 1st December 2004 from 4pm
Outside the Indonesian Embassy, 38, Grosvenor Square, London.
(on the south side of Grosvenor Square, near the U.S. Embassy)
Meet at Marble Arch Underground station at 4.00pm.
Please bring a candle in a jar and warm clothes. Read more >>

29-11-2004 17:45 | 1 comment(s)

website hacked

wesite hacked Read more >>

29-11-2004 17:30 | 0 comment(s)

immigration problems

today 29th November a lorry containing at least 5 foreign illegal entrants to the UK were seen to exit from the trailer of the vehicle in the sleepy village of Overthorpe,N0orthaptonshire.The driver was detained by police officers owing to the driver of another lorry blocking the road so as to prevent the Portugese driver from leaving the scene. Read more >>

29-11-2004 15:54 | 1 comment(s)

Undercurrents talk at Oxford Brookes Uni

Zoe Broughton of Undercurrents will be giving a talk and video screening on "The News You Don't See on The News" at Oxford Brookes University this Thursday at 6pm. Read more >>