Please don’t get put off by the planning speak – this is the regional plan which sets out where 592,000 new houses get put across the South West over the next 20 years, and how this is going to be done “sustainably”. read full story / add a comment

The.UK.Peasants.Revolt.will.be.a.Peaceful.Protest.of.Individuals.and Communities.that.will.Represent.the.Voices.of.the.UK.Populations.that.Would.Choose.to.
Live.a.Lifestyle.that.is.in.Keeping.with.the.Concept.of.Sustainable.Development

The lAwful march WILL take place on 1st November to start in Hyde Park meeting around 10.30 for discussions - protest to start @ 12.30ish with post march picning and late night merriment - we stand united because Our Governments Must Understand Accountability.

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Less than a month till the next network-wide No Borders Gathering, to be held in Newcastle on 8 & 9 November!
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ePassport hacked, and groups all over Europe will be taking part in events to protest about the growing Database/Surveillance State and more. read full story / add a comment

Local councils accross the region have been hit had by the financial collapse - why what about the bailout? Why do the banks get the cash and the rest get the rash? MoneyWatch from SouthWestWatch investigates... read full story / add a comment

The BBC is Looking For a Few Good Activists read full story / add a comment

Hereford favorite shit stirring new digger is now available at http://herefordheckler.wordpress.com/ read full story / add a comment

In 2006/7, Faslane 365 saw well over 1000 arrests during a year-long blockade of the Trident submarine base in Scotland. Last Easter, Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) Aldermaston saw its biggest demonstration in two decades as 5000 people surrounded the base to mark the 50th anniversary of the first London to Aldermaston march. Trident Ploughshares now invites you to a major blockade of the Berkshire nuke factory, where billions of pounds are currently being spent developing new warhead facilities that will scupper nuclear disarmament for another 50 years. Help us uphold international law by blockading this factory of death in what promises to be a colourful celebration of life and people power. There is a role for everyone, arrestable or non-arrestable, young or old. This event is supported by CND, Block the Builders and the Aldermaston Women's Peace Camp. read full story / add a comment

The Pierian Centre presents a weekend Festival of Film on 17th–19th October. The Meaning of Food looks at food from every angle – from the comic austerity of A Private Function to the sensuous abundance of Chocolat. Speakers, discussions and groaning plates complete this cultural banquet – a part of Share the Harvest: a celebration of Bristol's abundance of local food. read full story / add a comment

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One of the South West's local papers runs before it can walk with a story that is 'ready for take off' that is until you read the small print. read full story / add a comment

The Pierian Centre presents a weekend Festival of Film on 17th–19th October. The Meaning of Food looks at food from every angle – from the comic austerity of A Private Function to the sensuous abundance of Chocolat. Speakers, discussions and groaning plates complete this cultural banquet – a part of Share the Harvest: a celebration of Bristol's abundance of local food. read full story / add a comment

PROTEST: We won't bail the bankers out.

We won't pay for their crisis.
No job cuts.
No home repossessions.
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From our MoneyWatch desk - and boy-o-boy have they been busy dumping bad stocks and buying gold. However we collared them to give us an update for the South West - and it's bad news folks. The South West is being hit by a wave of repossessions. read full story / add a comment

The UK's leading independant nuclear consultant will speak about his concerns over planned new reactors at Hinkley Point.

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WESTSIDE GATHERING - It's happening!
Saturday 11th October - 10am-5pm (9.30am refreshment start and 5-5.30pm pack down + clear-up)
Windmill Hill Community Centre, Vivian Street, Windmill Hill, Bedminster, Bristol see map at: 4LWhttp://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=51.44494...&z=15
about 20 mins walk from Temple Meads Station or 5 mins walk from Bedminster Station read full story / add a comment

Well, we did say - local news is in trouble as ad revenues flee online. ITV is stuck not only fighting the BBC, Channel 4 or Sky for audience share, but Google, YouTube, Facebook and even this august site. Tough times are ahead, and while the workers may be eager, is the management up to the fight? Or is the old way just coming to an end? read full story / add a comment

On Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th October, there will be a two day festival of punk, ska and folk at TJs, 14-18 clarence rd, Newport.
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On Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th October, there will be a two day festival of punk, ska and folk at TJs, Newport.

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Desperate to shore up support for the ID scheme, the Home Secretary this week brandished a new plastic card to be issued to some foreign residents from November, calling it an "ID card" for foreign nationals. This cynical branding exercise with its sly appeal to xenophobia should fool no-one....read on.. read full story / add a comment