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Fire at Aldermaston

Aldermaston Women's Peace Camp had considered cancelling its regular Camp at AWE Aldermaston this weekend as a result of the continuing risk to the public from the fire which broke out on 3 August 

AWE Aldermaston continue to build while MoD and Treasury fight it out

As the Ministry of Defence and the Treasury squabble over who will fund the next generation of British nuclear weapons, the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) Aldermaston have submitted a planning

Excellent behaviour by Magistrates

On 1 June, the four women arrested in February during the TP blockade finally appeared at Newbury Magistrates Court.

Outrageous Behaviour by Newbury Police

As predicted by the CPS, the four camp women were duly charged with wilful obstruction of the highway when they answered bail on 18th May at Newbury Police Station (together with four other

Decisive outcome for bailed women

"It goes" - In a dramatic last minute result, District Judge Crabtree at Reading Court yesterday threw out all the bail conditions imposed on four camp women by Thames Valley Police and the MoD aft

Bail hearing: second attempt

Due to a combination of police and CPS incompetence,  last Wednesday's bail hearing didn't happen.

Women campaigners to challenge police abuse of power

CHANGE OF VENUE TO READING MAGISTRATES

Trident

Trident replacement is for a generation, not just for an election.

Press Release: West Berkshire to rubber stamp Uranium Facility?

West Berkshire councillors seem set on Wednesday to rubber-stamp plans to build an Enriched Uranium Facility at Aldermaston.

NIS Press Release: 61% say No to AWE Uranium Facility

 A street survey conducted by local environmental groups shows that a large majority of local people think that the proposed new Enriched Uranium Facility at AWE Aldermaston should not be built.