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Dale Farm appeal to be heard in court today

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

Today residents at Dale Farm will find out whether their appeal to apply for a judicial review will be heard. The Court of Appeal has agreed to grant a hearing, and residents are hopeful that Lord Justice Sullivan will grant … Continue reading →

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Judicial review rejected…sadly now preparing again for an eviction

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

13 October 2011 – Dale Farm Solidarity – Call 07583621312 for info about coming down Calling out to all activists and legal observers – we need you to come to Dale Farm to support the families facing homelessness Please forward … Continue reading →

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High Court to rule on future of Dale Farm families

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

Today the High Court is expected to reach a decision on whether the Dale Farm residents’ application for a judicial review will be accepted. The announcement is expected by noon. If the judicial review is accepted, the eviction may be … Continue reading →

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Basildon Speaks Out

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

Basildon Residents speak out against the eviction of Dale Farm.

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Another day in court for Dale Farm residents

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

– Hearing to be continued over the next few days – Current injunction extended to Tuesday Today was another intense day in court for Dale Farm residents. Upon entering the courts, one of the residents expressed how stressful the process … Continue reading →

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Dale Farm Solidarity statement on Basildon’s botching of the eviction

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

Basildon Council must take this time to fulfil its responsibility to find and approve a legal and culturally suitable site for the Dale Farm community. Dale Farm residents and supporters urge Basildon to take up the offer made by the … Continue reading →

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New documents reveal Basildon Council’s planning double standards

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Planning documents obtained for the address nearest to Dale Farm owned by a member of the ‘settled’ community reveal that it was built as an “unlawful development” and then given retrospective planning permission.  Additionally, Basildon Council served Enforcement notices on … Continue reading →

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Dale Farm residents voice final plea

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

With 24 hours until the eviction of Dale Farm, residents voice a final plea for an alternative site to move onto as they face forced eviction from their homes. Members of the community, joined by local and international supporters, are … Continue reading →

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Paddy Doherty urges supporters to come down to Dale Farm. Heralds civil rights movement for Travellers

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

Paddy Doherty, a Traveller who found fame through the popular documentary series ‘My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding’, and who has since come to national attention as the winner of Celebrity Big Brother, today called out for supporters to come down … Continue reading →

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Basildon Council sunk secret group appointed to solve Dale Farm crisis

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

The Homes and Communities Agency offer of land and funding for alternative sites had been rejected by Basildon.   In letters from the Homes and Communities Agency, made public today, it is revealed that Basildon District Council withdrew from the official group tasked to … Continue reading →

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