Monthly Archives: December 2010

Trial 1, Day 2: Guilty verdicts, but the fight continues

Posted on December 7, 2010 by admin

Amanda Walters and Mark Haworth  were found guilty this afternoon, but said that the campaign against the airport will continue. Today the court heard the defence case, that the expansion of the Airport would have significant impacts on local homes and … Continue reading →

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First Trial: The end of day one

Posted on December 6, 2010 by admin

So by the end of day one, the nine defendants pleading guilty, unable to bear the cost of a trial,  were sentenced at 1pm today. The court heard how the protest had been a ‘response to a flawed planning process’ … Continue reading →

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Manchester Airport on Trial begins today!

Posted on December 6, 2010 by admin

Huge show of support for defendants at Trafford Magistrates Court this morning for the first MAoT trial. Despite freezing temperatures people from all walks of life including Hasty Lane resident Pete Johnson came down to the courthouse with banners to … Continue reading →

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Come to court to show your support

Posted on December 2, 2010 by admin

Trial 1 – Begins Monday 6th December 9:00am Traffford Magistrates’ Court Ashton Lane Sale M33 7NR On Monday the 6th December the first trial will begin at Trafford Magistrates Court. In this trial the 11 activists who used tripods to blockade … Continue reading →

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