The second largest investor of EDO MBM/ITT, Barclays, last night had bank doors glued shut and ATMs glued up then smashed in Somerset. This was in celebration of Elijah Smith’s birthday. Happy 44th! read full story / add a comment

The Bristol Cycling Campaign wishes to extend its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the cyclist who died following a collision with a lorry on Winterstoke Road on Tuesday August 11.

This tragedy is part of a series of bicycle/lorry collisions in the city over the past week. read full story / add a comment

Earlier this year Lord Bingham, a retired senior lawlord, said that drones were "so cruel as to be beyond the pale of hman tolerance" and called for a debate as to whether they should be seen in the same category as landmines and cluster bombs.
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In solidarity with Elijah James Smith and the EDO decomissioners, two windows were smashed and locks glued at a HSBC in Somerset. read full story / add a comment

For the attention of all EDO decomisioners -Bristol, supporters and all those following this story.
AN OPEN INVITATION TO SMASH EDO'S PUBLIC DEBATE: IS BREAKING THE LAW TO RESIST WAR CRIMES EVER JUSTIFIED?

For the attention of Paul Hills (Managing Director of EDO MBM), EDO MBM employees and the people of Brighton,

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The launch of Primark's second biggest UK store in Bristol next week will be marked by a demonstration over the conditions faced by 7p an hour workers making its clothes.

The Bristol-based campaign organisation Labour Behind the Label and the anti-poverty charity War on Want will lead the protest as the four-floor, 90,000 square feet shop opens on Thursday (13 August).

The protestors will compare Primark's financial success with workers in Bangladesh producing its clothes for as little as 7p an hour for up to 80-hour weeks, well under a living wage.
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The August/September issue of the Hereford Heckler (bulletin of the Hereford Solidarity League) is out now... read full story / add a comment

IPCC calls for immediate change in policing tactics: G20 pdf Bishopgate Report

Lots of coverage appearing online and on tv news of the latest IPCC report into G20 policing, this one in relation to police tactics in dealing with the Climate Camp on Bishopgate and the specific experiences of one woman mostly at the hands of TSG.

The report is available here:
http://www.ipcc.gov.uk/Bishopsgate_Report.pdf
and reprinted below for information purposes.

HMIC has made three immediate recommendations:

- No surprises – Protestors and public should be made aware of
likely police action in order to make informed decisions.

- A release plan to allow vulnerable or distressed persons or those
inadvertently caught up in the police containment to exit.

- A review of current public order training.

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It's climate camp in Wales..

Its only about 35 miles away from Bristol. There will be lots of free lifts going, or you could even cycle!.

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British Gas Pools 4 Schools provides temporary pools and swimming opportunities, in areas where children find it difficult to access their local pools. read full story / add a comment

This is to clarify the details of the decommissioners Facebook group. Please circulate this info widely as growing support and awareness is important in the buildup to the courtcase.

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Cornwall’s Eden Project is under sustained fire for supporting the French energy giant EDF Energy. EDF is promoting something called Team Green Britain Day, an annual event to promote a more sustainable lifestyle. The project is being promoted in association with the Eden Project to the surprise of environmentalists. read full story / add a comment

Bristol Anarchist Bookfair 2009 is on Saturday 12 September at The Island, Bridewell St, Bristol BS1 2PY, from 10.30am to 6pm.

This is a callout to potential stallholders, and workshop/meeting organisers, please apply now. Everyone else keep the day free and come down and join in the discussions, browse the stalls, and join in the fun.

Full details about the bookfair can be found here http://www.bristolanarchistbookfair.org/?page_id=256 including booking forms, venue and travel info, publicity, other bookfair events and more. read full story / add a comment

A new Bristol-based Chamber of Commerce to support African and Caribbean led businesses in the South West will launch at Circomedia on Wednesday 22nd July.

The African and Caribbean Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise, (ACCCE,) will work closely with GWE Business West to provide members with networking opportunities, business advice, and a range of training and mentoring programmes.
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At the corporately social Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, small-scale vandalism took place and various areas were subverted in support of anarchism, also known as total liberation: read full story / add a comment

Campaigners are worried that regulators' concerns about a French reactor due to be built at Hinkley Point may be overridden when it comes to licensing the design.
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Kingsnorth Summer Fete, 4th July

Climate change is hitting poor people hard. But most of the greenhouse gases that cause it are produced by rich countries - who need to change their ways, fast.

What to do? You can come along to a fabulous future-friendly fete and Kingsnorth in Kent for starters. read full story / add a comment

Reckless Engineer in Bristol will be hosting a night of punk rock music on Friday July 3rd featuring headliners Surfin Turnips, special guests The Dreadnoughts (UK debut), Alien Stash Tin and Hacksaw. read full story / add a comment