“The Brown Government now surrounded by a sea of green”.
The Conservative Party’s aviation proposals, announced today, leave the Labour Government looking increasingly isolated, claimed Heathrow campaign group HACAN. Continue reading “Conservatives to Review Plans for 3rd Runway at Heathrow”
Author: John Stewart
“From the Mother of All Injunctions to the Mother of All Setbacks”
Campaigners were delighted when the High Court yesterday only granted BAA a very limited injunction for a very limited period. Continue reading ““From the Mother of All Injunctions to the Mother of All Setbacks””
Bureau Veritas report for HACAN, noise levels in SE and East London
Outlining measurements taken in south east and east London Continue reading “Bureau Veritas report for HACAN, noise levels in SE and East London”
Batting for the Heathrow Residents
Shane Warne and Imran Khan to feature in charity cricket match to benefit HACAN. It will be at Ham Common (Upper Ham Road) on Saturday 14th July, 2 — 6pm. The match is organised by Zac Goldsmith. Continue reading “Batting for the Heathrow Residents”
Eurostar beats plane by over 3 hours!
Press Update
“On Saturday the plane was Eddie the Eagle of travel — so far behind as to be out of sight.”
Big Ben to Eiffel Tower: Plane or Train — which is fastest?
Campaigners to stage race as part of European Day of Action on Aviation
Saturday 16th June, 2007, 10.30am, College Green (opposite House of Lords): Eye-Catching sending off ceremony (1) Continue reading “Big Ben to Eiffel Tower: Plane or Train — which is fastest?”
Direct Action: West London residents halt traffic outside Department for Transport Headquarters
West London residents protesting about plans to expand Heathrow dramatically stopped traffic this morning outside the Department for Transport (DfT) offices in Central London before attempting an invasion of the building. Continue reading “Direct Action: West London residents halt traffic outside Department for Transport Headquarters”
Latest News at a Glance
The news that environmentalists are planning to set up a week-long Climate Camp near Heathrow in August is a further indication that the battle for the future of Heathrow is hotting up. Continue reading “Latest News at a Glance”
Pressure mounts on BAA as Climate Camp decides to pitch its tents outside Heathrow
The decision announced today to stage this year’s Climate Camp near Heathrow will increase pressure on BAA to drop its controversial plans to expand the airport. Continue reading “Pressure mounts on BAA as Climate Camp decides to pitch its tents outside Heathrow”
Aviation Minister Admits Flight Numbers at Heathrow Could Rise to 800,000 a Year
For the first time a Government Minister has admitted that flight numbers at Heathrow could rise to 800,000 a year. Continue reading “Aviation Minister Admits Flight Numbers at Heathrow Could Rise to 800,000 a Year”