STRUGGLING FOR PARK NOOK
Concerned people in Toxteth and Aigburth continue to halt the chopping and development of the wooded spot in Princes Park by occupying it. A number of trees were lost when the workmen turned up at the end of April but since then much of their mess has been cleared up, improvements made and successful picnics held. The Webb developers' luxury flats are not wanted, especially as it turns out that a friend of Williamson 'Mole of Edge Hill' built his house there. He made tunnels around the house for his children to play in and the volunteer Moles are investigating. It's a touch and go situation at the Nook and any help is appreciated. Call 0780 3609271 - check out the brand new website www.parknook.da.ru

THEY ARE SELLING ALLERTON
Meanwhile an alert has gone out concerning South Liverpool's green belt. The grounds of Allerton priory have already gone to the builders and now the large adjacent playing fields look likely to be developed for homes. Apparently trees have been removed on the sly, but let us know if you have more info.

KIRKBY'S NOTORIOS POLLUTERS
The Sonae chipboard factory in Kirkby will be in the spotlight over the suspect chemicals they are releasing and health problems among local residents. Locals asked the Knowsley Primary Care Trust to investigate and questionnaires are being sent to homes. Since our last report the problem factory had a large explosion, seriously hurting a worker.

NO BORDERS, NO NATIONS
A successful demo took place around Liverpool town hall on 19th June, to raise awareness and show support for refugees in the City. Merseyside Against Detentions and People not Profit organised the event. A recent survey showed that most people seriously over estimate the number of asylum seekers entering the UK.
Check out http://zone.noborder.org

FREE TO SHOOT PEOPLE
You may remember three cases we have been following lately, regarding police killings or negligence. Well, as expected justice is very rarely done when it comes to the death of working class people. In the James Ashley Case (The Liverpool man shot dead by Surrey Police) the police officers involved in he shooting had no case to answer. While in the case of Christopher Alder, a Hull man who choked to death while five police officers stood over him laughing and talking, all officers were cleared of manslaughter and neglect of public duty. Christopher Sister Janet had this to say, "After four years of setbacks, this is not such a shock. We are not deterred in our fight for justice." Finally in the case of Harry Stanley, the Scottish man shot dead by armed police in London, the jury came to an open verdict instead of unlawful killing. Although as Irene, Harry's wife said. 'It's disgusting; the jury wasn't even given the option of an unlawful killing'.