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Nottm Journalists campaign to save local broadcast

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BBC presenters step forward to save local broadcasting - public meeting in Nottingham

The meeting takes place at the New Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham on Wednesday 30th November at 7pm.

 

Notts TUC: Campaign against BBC cuts in Notts

"Presenters from BBC TV and radio have joined a campaign to stop cuts local BBC services. They'll be speaking out at a public meeting later this month, which is designed to highlight the effects of the budget savings being proposed by BBC bosses...

"[A] meeting takes place at the New Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham on Wednesday 30th November at 7pm. People can also follow the camp…

Defiant in Silence 'Stand In' at Speakers Corner

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Saturday 19th November 2011

People gathered at Speakers Corner for what I thought was to be a kinda silent vigil.

 

Notts Free Space

November 28, 2011 12:00

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UPDATE: The space has been evicted - now happening at the Sumac.

Location of the venue will be revealed nearer the time.

Pinning of the Declaration

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We the Citizens of the City of Nottingham pin our declaration to the Council House.

Guardian: EDL splinter groups may target publicsector strike

EDL groups are broadening out their attacks to focus on leftwing organisations

Britain's biggest unions are warning of a threat of violence by far-right groups during national strike action this month, amid concern that fascist elements are increasingly intent on targeting striking public sector workers.

Unite, Unison and the TUC said they were taking the prospect of disruption by far-right su…

Occupy Notts Camp: selection from 5th week

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Friday 18th November 2011 [day whatever]

The camp is still there and continues to grow.......

STRIKE and rally for pensions justice!

November 30, 2011 10:30

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STRIKE - all public sector

RALLY - Assemble on the Forest in Nottingham at 10.30am, march off at 11.30am through town to Albert Hall for speeches / rally.

STRIKE on 30th November!

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Strike to defend pensions on 30th November

Our public sector workers strike on 30th November is growing, and some say will involve more workers than any action since the 1926 General Strike. Schools and health services, as well as central and local government, will see workers defying their bosses in defence of pension rights, and the wider attack on public services.

Nottingham Post: No plans to evict occupation. Yet.

According to the Post (so it must be true) the council "says it has no plans to try to evict protesters camping in Old Market Square." But they "would prefer that the city centre was not used for encampments and feel that they cannot remain there indefinitely."

Notts SOS Newsletter no.7 November 2011

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Nottingham Uncut: First Birthday Tour

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Saturday 12th November 2011

Meeting outside Boots on Upper Parliament Street, protestors and activist proceeded to Vodafone in Clumber Street, a regular on the Notts uncut tour route ... to remind them of the £8billion pounds that they owe in taxes.

 

Occupy Nottingham on kemet FM

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Occupy Nottingham appeared on 97.5 kemet FM on Sunday 13th of November at 9:00PM for a 2 hour show.

Notts Black Arrow: Chris Leslie MP hates you

Chris Leslie is the Labour MP for Nottingham East. Since entering parliament as a thrusting young automaton aged 25, he has in a nine year political career* managed the remarkable feat of never having rebelled against a government position. Therefore always view him as a constant and consistent mouthpiece for current Labour party thinking. He’s politically pretty much identical to fellow loca…

Occupy Notttingham: 4th week & onwards .....

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Tuesday 8th November 2011 Day 25 and beyond ....

The occupation of the Market Square in Nottingham, continues through the 4th week ......

Occupy Nottingham: Still there

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While the London-centric mainstream media has continued to focus on the occupation next to St Pauls, other occupations continue around the country, including in Nottingham, where those occupying the Market Square are now entering their fourth week. Despite the weather and a number of threats the camp is not only continuing, but in fact growing.

On the newswire: Cheese for nought! at the Occup…

Anti-Academies Public Meeting

November 08, 2011 19:30

All Hallows Hall, Pierrepont Road, Lady Bay, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5BP.

"To End War - The People Must Go on Strike"

November 30, 2011 00:00

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30th NOVEMBER 2011...

TO END WAR - THE PEOPLE MUST GO ON STRIKE”

From Midnight Thursday 29th November – 12 Noon Saturday 3rd December 2011

Nottingham Post: Old Market Square protesters determined ...

Old Market Square protesters determined to see it throughWednesday, November 02, 2011

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Protesters have now been in the Old Market Square for nearly three weeks. But who are they - and what are they actually hoping to achieve? Alexander Britton reports...

PROTESTS usually conjure up images of people chanting on the streets as they try to make a difference.

  1. Proteste…

Nottingham Occupation: Tuesday Day 18

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Tuesday Day 18

The occupation of the Market Square, continues ......

Nottingham Occupation: Saturday Day 15

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Saturday 29 October 2011

The occupation of the Market Square, continues ......

Bonfire Night Action

November 05, 2011 18:00

Forest Recreation Ground, (near the tram stop)

Characters I've met during Cuts & Occupy Campaigns

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On a lighter note ....

 

Legal info for activists.

The Criminal Department team at KieranClarkGreen solicitors in Chesterfield are moving to join another firm of solicitors and will therefore have new contact details.

Nottingham Occupation continues: Thursday Day 13

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Thursday 27 October 2011

The occupation of the Market Square, continues ......

A short set of rather damp pictures!

Robin Hood Pageant Action

October 29, 2011 11:30

Nottinham Castle, Gatehous Entrance

Occupy Notttingham: Moved but still in occupation

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On Friday evening, those occupying Nottingham’s Old Market Square agreed to move from one end of the square to the other. On Facebook they described this as a “temporary relocation” explaining that occupiers “democratically voted to move the occupation temporarily to the opposite end of Market Square so as to accommodate the exhibitions, Xmas market and Tree.”

On the newswire: Nottin…

Nottingham Occupation continues: Saturday Day 8

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Saturday 22 October 2011

The occupation of the Market Square, continues ......

The Hardest Hit campaign Demo: Market Sq. Nottm

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Saturday 22 October 2011.

Hundreds of people gathered in Market Square, Nottingham, to listen to speeches and offer support to the many disabled people being 'hardest hit' by Government Policies of cuts to services. 

Nottingham Market Square continues occupied, Day 7

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Friday 21st October 2011

Nottingham Market Square continues occupied : Day 7. 

But, Council want to put a christmas tree there! Now, in October ... grrrr!