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15 activists held a day of action in Leeds with a number of successes.

Activists are proposing the reformation of the northern network or setting up a completely new one. Either way it cannot succeed without your help! In order to form a new regional group we need your input and ideas, as well as your help.

This follows on from a previous article which was critical of Working Links connections to far-right Christian extremists. Following sanctions imposed on my JSA I have had a closer look at the relevant regulations and have found that the legislation appears to suggest that Mandatory Employment programmes are not quite so mandatory after all.

The DoH refuses to acknowledge extensive evidence that the side effects of fluoridation can be so severe that, were it to be classified as a medicinal product (as EC law demands) then it would instantly be withdrawn from the market. In attempting to remedy a small number of defects in a few children's teeth, this 'remedy' will actually cause damage to all of the teeth of half of the children drinking this quack medicne.

its getting close to the weekend, so this is a reminder that we are inviting people involved in all squatted autonomous spaces around the UK to meet and discuss the squatting situation and some preparation for the days of action in April. The idea for this meeting is inspired by the recent international meeting in Dijon.

A day of talks and workshops on climate change solutions. Sunday, February 10, 2008 10:00am - 6:00pm Portland Building, Nottingham University Campus

The US Air Force has announced plans for a massive $4 billion coal to jet fuel plant -- like the switch from food crop to fuel crops this is another confirmation that peak oil is here.

Saturday 9th Feb 1pm Newark Showground Winthorpe Newark NG24 2NY

RYAN VINTAGE IS THE LAST SHOP SELLING REAL FUR IN LEEDS

The Climate Camp exhibition, a huge hit in London and Nottingham, continues it's maiden tour... and is finally coming to Leeds!

The story of how young workers in New Zealand took on their bosses, and won... THURSDAY 14TH FEBRUARY, 7-9PM ARTS TOWER (UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD), LECTURE THEATRE 1

The British government frequently imprisons both adult and children asylum seekers, this is contrary to EU human rights guidelines.

Petition for the lives of Hamzeh and Loghman: two young gay men who are in love and who risk the death sentence in Iran. And let's not forget Pegah: the United Kingdom could still hand her over to the executioner.

In a unbelievable presentation to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Peak Oil and Gas on 16th January BP's Special Economic Advisor Peter Davies (no other oil company was prepared to address this group) claimed that "there's a distinct possibility that global oil consumption could peak as a result of climate policies" -- in other words NOT because supply problems but because of a reduction in demand! If you believe that governments around the world are going all out to reduce oil demand and switch to renewables then perhaps you might believe this... Of course they are not... The APPGOPO Press Release on this presentation, which links to a MP3 of the event, follows, this presentation is being discussed on the PowerSwitch forum:  http://www.powerswitch.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6231

Approximately 150 people took part in a militant anti-racist demonstration organised by Tyneside Community Action for Refugees (TCAR) from the West End of Newcastle to the City Centre on 19 January, demanding Freedom to Work, Freedom to Stay, and an end to the criminalisation of immigrants, the end of the NASS system and decent housing for all.

Peak oil will present many different challenges in the coming years but will also offer several opportunities for local growers. A need for localised markets will make community gardens a vital part of the city economy but will we be able to cope with our new found demand.

Demonstrate: Saturday 22nd December 1pm outside Sheffield Town Hall

United Colours of Islam presents: Jeff Mirza Mustaqim Sahir The Sound of Reason Prince Abdi Ahmed & Suhalia

Islamic Comedy 'Baba Ali os' YouTube fame.

Save the Woodhead Tunnel have organised a demonstration to further our campaign. DATE: Saturday, 12th January 2008 TIME: 1.00 p.m. until 3.00 p.m. PLACE: Woodhead tunnel, Western entrance (map link below) Speakers (to be confirmed) plus Samba bands. All we need now is clement weather!