A trainer who regularly races greyhounds at the Sheffield track has been charged with offences by racing authorities after one of his dogs tested positive for cocaine.

"I don't want to moderate oppression; I want to eradicate it," is how Aurora put it.  She was one of the organisers of a small conference on 'Bike Politics' at Lancaster University held on Thursday and Friday (16th and 17th) which brought together 25 sociologists, town planners, campaigners and activists from all over the UK and beyond.

When people took action against GM when it was first introduced to the UK in 1997, it had a huge impact on the biotech industry. But GM is back, and once again we need to get organised to protect our land and food. There are at least 3 crop trials in the UK this year - 2 of these are at Leeds uni.

The weekend of 11th-12th September 2010 saw the first ever Fair InTents event held in Haworth, Yorkshire, which was an "ecofair" intended to promote Fair Trade goods, sustainable living and community action in the Haworth area.

Sam of Sheffield Group has been disassociated from the Anarchist Federation due to a pattern of serious sexual misconduct.

Following a long campaign to provide support to detained asylum seekers, the charity Medical Justice has amassed a large amount of detailed information on the harm caused to children when they are detained by the UK Borders Authority (UKBA) in Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs).

Although the Deputy Prime Minister stated on 21st July 2010  that the detention of children would cease, it is continui…

STOP THE MANCHESTER MONKEY FLIGHTS!

Campaign group Radiation Free Lakeland have written to all Allerdale Councillors urging them to support Councillor Joe Sandwith's proposal that they should withdraw from the dodgy process designed to force Cumbria into "geological disposal" of nuclear waste.

Hello to you all again,

We've been busy recently, and have prepared this article to tell all our friends and supporters what we've been up too!

On Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st August 2010, a group of volunteers from the Leeds and Bradford areas went to the site of the Leeds Festival, held over the previous weekend, to salvage tents, sleeping bags and clothing for refugees in Calais who are seeking asylum but denied access to shelter and the right to work there.

South Lanarkshire Council threatens local Community Council members with legal action over article.

The Bradford community stopped an EDL riot despite the actions of UAF and Hope Not Hate

I am writing this article, because I (as a young women, who is not that fit) have spent years thinking that hunt sabotage was best left to the more capable.

I recently learnt the error of my ways, and am now heavily involved with organising this years Hunt Sabbing activities in Yorkshire (west, north and east - all covered by the West Yorkshire sab group)

I want to outline the various roles with…

They came, they stood, they shouted. And then nicked off again! Such was the so-called ‘Little Big One!' much trumpeted by the EDL and proving to be a static demo too far.

On the 28th of August the English Defence League came to Bradford to stir up trouble much like in 7 July 2001 and were, to a large part, ignored.  See the coverage on Northern Indymedia from the time-line and articles [1] [2] [3] and other photos.  There was a similar demonstration in Leeds on the 21st of Oct 2009.

Bradford Prepares for the EDL | Women for Peace assemble on Friday | Video…

On Saturday 28th August in Bradford a number of interesting events occurred - many of which happen most Saturdays (though some, mercifully, not occurring so often).

As the job of clearing the beer cans and smoke canisters from the location of the EDL playpen at Bradford's ArtsHole begins in earnest, and the last coachload of unwelcome visitors leaves the city, here is a dogs eye view of the days events.

You really need to go to the Northern Indymedia action timeline here to catch up with this unfolding spectacle. But here are a few pics to keep you going before you hit the link.

The EDL are arriving in Bradford, so what's going to happen?

We are two Libitarian Socialists who have set up a conventional internet based business, we are looking to covert it into a full "Yellow Rules" Workers Co-op in the near future. Over the next year or so we intend to add another two or three members, so that our Co-op can continue to grow and be viable in the future. There are no positions available at present, but are looking to make contact with …

Israeli Blood Dates - Leeds Inspector's Report - UPDATE 22nd August 2010!!!



After an excellent report from the Inspector's on Israeli Blood Dates being sold in Leeds, we have an update on what's been happening and their recent visits to other stores...

This year's Unity Day was full of sunshine and good vibes. It saw thousands of people come to Hyde Park/Woodhouse Moor in Leeds to eat, drink, dance, and generally have a good time together.

The summer Radical Routes Gathering was an exciting time for co-ops in The North. Held at Berrington Hall Housing Co-op near Shrewsbury (also known as Crabapple Community), the event saw representatives from housing, workers' and trading co-ops come together in a weekend of sharing ideas, working together and having fun.

As a responsible citizen and commentator your correspondent felt compelled today to visit the recently opened "Temporary Bradford Urban Garden"  which we last reported on in February [1], when plans were about to be unveiled for the opening up of the space.

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. On 17th August the BBC programme ‘Panorama' aired 'Death on the Med' a documentary about the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla in May 2010. Since shooting nine peace activists dead on the Freedom Flotilla, the Israeli state has led a concerted attempt to rewrite history - making their commandos the victims of an assault by "terrorists". BBC news coverage of the…

Every Ramadan Israel floods the European markets with dates, which enrich its economy thereby helping it continue its oppression of the Palestinian people. Many Muslims are unaware of this and unwittingly purchase Israeli dates, thereby supporting the Israeli economy and it’s occupation of the Palestinian people. Every Ramadan the boycott of Israeli blood dates grows stronger and stronger.

Boyc…

The EF! summer gathering happend near Derby between the 4th and the 8th of August this year.  To bring together eco-activists from all around Great Britan. The event was a sucessful as well as being one of the largest EF! gatherings in years.

Previous Coverage: Set-up

Recent EF! actions: Norfolk Shell to Sea, Manchester Peat Bog

Updates on our landrover apeal

The Green Phoenix Festival, due to take place from 19th-22nd August 2010 near Newcastle, has been cancelled due to poor ticket sales.

On the weekend of 19th June, a meeting took place in Leeds which challenged one of government's primary policy objectives. In a world increasingly concerned about the impacts of recession, business people, academics, politicians, media and other members of the public came together to explore the purpose of "the economy". The conference showed that creating healthy environments and "health for…