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Observer: Nuclear Arsenals scrutinised over safety lapses, fires and floods

24 August 2010

Fears raised by watchdog group [Nuclear Information Service] over plans for new test facility at Aldermaston Trident Base.

Fire at Aldermaston

4 August 2010

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

4 August 2010

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

1 June 2010

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

Outrageous Behaviour by Newbury Police

18 May 2010

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