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Update: All those who took part have now been released, 24 hours earlier than expected.

Update: Rachel and Ceri are confirmed as being in Clydebank Police Office. Unlikely to be released before Monday lunch.

Two more people from York have been arrested at Faslane nuclear submarine base in Scotland as part of the Faslane 365 series of blockades. With the government expected to publish a white-paper on replacing Trident in just two days time, Rachel and Ceri, dressed as Mary and Donkey, lay in the road outside the base.

When a group of campaigners spotted Navy Commandos recruiting in York city centre yesterday, they staged an impromptu 'die-in' protest. Six people, an hour of planning, some red paint and chalk and the was ready to be carried out. Passers-by responded in different ways, with some visibly disturbed by the scene and others laughing.

Protesters paid a visit to York's central Sainsbury's store today to highlight to presence of Israeli produce on the shelves. The products of companies like Danone and Carmel, and even fresh lichees came under the spotlight as leaflets appeared around the store calling on customers to join the international boycott and end the sale of these products. The action happened to coincide with an international day of action for peace and justice in Lebanon and Palestine.

3 female students dressed as Bishops appeared outside University Central Hall, Monday, to greet members of synod (1/5th of them real Bishops, all male!) as they arrived to take part in this weekend's second debate on the divisive issue. The 3 were members of the Dalek Collective.

The stunt was warmly welcomed by many passing members of synod, and questioned by others. One found the stunt childish, another thought it was pointless given that other recent votes on the issue had overwhelmingly supported such a move by the church; perhaps evidence that the church still doesn't know how to handle a public who are increasingly interested in its diliberation.