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Tuesday, Dec 9

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Campaigners battling to save 170-year-old oak tree facing the chop 'take the fight' to Aviva outside its UK HQ - accusing insurance giant of secrecy

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Activists gathered outside Aviva's London HQ, demanding the insurance giant goes public with its evidence for pulling down the 'King George Oak' in Wivenhoe, Essex.

09

UK campaigners condemn ‘creepy’ digital billboards that can track viewers’ responses

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Tech company has installed the advertising screens in hundreds of apartment blocks across 20 British cities

06

Monday, Dec 8

01

Fears Labour’s Islamophobia definition could silence women’s rights campaigners, former watchdog warns

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LABOUR’S Islamophobia definition could be used to silence women’s rights campaigners, the recent head of the equalities watchdog has warned. Baroness Falkner said the new definition could be weaponised against those who “dare” say that…

Sunday, Dec 7

06

Campaigners say National Glass Centre demolition is 'cultural vandalism' as closure date announced

The University of Sunderland has said the National Glass Centre building will close to the public on July 31, 2026

Friday, Dec 5

17

Campaigners call on nation to support Small Business Saturday

The Small Business Saturday UK campaign reports encouraging signs that UK Christmas spending with small businesses could potentially deliver a crucial boost

Campaigners call on nation to support 'essential' Small Business Saturday

The Small Business Saturday UK campaign reports encouraging signs that UK Christmas spending with small businesses could rise by 19% this year - to £5.3 billion

15

North East campaigners hail Government child poverty plan as 'huge step forward'

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has described the new child poverty strategy as a 'moral mission'

11

ADC Poses No Threat To Tinubu’s Reelection – Campaigners

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A campaign group for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection has dismissed the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) threat to dislodge the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election. The Director General of the campaign…

Thursday, Dec 4

14

East Ayrshire Council gives backing to Ayrshire campaigner battling pensions 'injustice'

The local authority has praised Patricia for her campaign work and formally recognised her crusade.

Wednesday, Dec 3

22

WASPI campaigners edge closer to victory in state pension age dispute

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been accused of "backing down" in the battle over compensation for women affected by the state pension age increase

08

Campaigners for Cannock’s Prince of Wales Theatre to stage peaceful protest ahead of council meeting

Campaigners who fought for the re-opening of Cannock’s Prince of Wales Theatre are set to stage a peaceful protest ahead of a meeting where senior councillors will be asked to agree its demolition.

Bury campaigners demand end to River Irwell pollution at meeting

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Bury Trades Council, who want to prevent untreated sewage being dumped in the River Irwell, held a meeting at Radcliffe Market Hall last weekend.

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Bury campaigners demand end to River Irwell pollution at meeting

Bury Trades Council, who want to prevent untreated sewage being dumped in the River Irwell, held a meeting at Radcliffe Market Hall last weekend.

Tuesday, Dec 2

16

See moment anti-immigration campaigner arrested at Palestine Flag protest in Belfast

Steven Baker - who runs The Great Province-Wide Protest NI page on Facebook - claimed his arrest outside the High Court was 'unlawful'

15

VAT on Uber trips will make women less safe, say campaigners

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Critics say the new tax risks pricing women out of what they see as the safest transport option

03

Resolve to save North Tyneside school 'stronger' than before, says campaigner

Despite the council's plan to closure and merge a Wideopen primary school, the desire to save the school continues.

Monday, Dec 1

22

Daughter of anti-immigration campaigner says he is a ‘narcissist, manipulator and abuser’

ohn Watt became involved in protests outside asylum seeker hotels.

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What is known about anti-immigration campaigner John Watt?

John Watt hit the headlines in 2018 when he was convicted of abusing two ex-partners. He later reinvented himself as a conspiracy theorist but his former partner and daughter describe him as a narcissist and a bully.