December saw Plane Stupid protesters disrupt the flights at Stansted and a saboteur crash a 500MW turbine at the Kingsnorth power station. But, asks Abigail Edge on her Grassy Roots blog, how effective is direct action?
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posted by Cptn A proposed new housing development in Brixham has been put on hold after Natural England raised fears for the habitat of the protected horseshoe bat. But Cllr Roger Carter isn’t happy, asking “Aren’t human beings a protected species as well?” posted by Cptn The South West Regional Development Agency is under fire for its excessive spending at political conferences. posted by Cptn Christmas week has seen news that Santa wasn’t welcome in an Exmouth church, and that Crediton toffee makers may be out of a sticky situation. All that and more in the last Devon News Roundup of the year. posted by Cptn What better time to have a conference looking into why we break our resolutions and don’t live healthier lifestyles? This year the People’s Republic of South Devon Christmas message is brought to you by the South Devon Humanists… This Humanist Christmas Message comes in two parts. Please delete the part that least applies: This Martin Fletcher Systems House piece adorns Gallery 333 (a grand name for a tiny space) at the Exeter Phoenix. posted by Cptn Goodwill to all men, women and transexuals? Equality South West has today condemned the Pope’s comments that saving humanity from homosexual or transsexual behaviour is just as important as saving the rainforest from destruction. posted by Cptn Stay wrapped up this Christmas, is the message to sexually active youngsters in Plymouth at least. posted by Cptn The TUC fears that some 60,000 people in the South West could be claiming Job Seekers Allowance by Christmas, with 125,000 people out of work. posted by Cptn In the face of the economic climate and growing job insecurity, the TUC has launched a packaged of advice for those who have been made redundant or are at risk of redundancy or of losing their homes. |
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