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01/08/2013
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30 Arrested In 8 Days Or Fracking Protest
Four people have been arrested after an antique fire engine was used to block access to the site of exploratory oil drilling in West Sussex.
It brings the total of people arrested during the eight day protest to 30.
The protests have caused delays to the start of work that energy company Cuadrilla were granted permission to carry out.
Concerns have been raised about the tactics of police dealing with the protesters.
Stolen War Mermorial Plaques Recovered
Police Scotland have confirmed that commemorative plaques stolen in July from a war memorial in Milhathort have been found.
It is understood the three bronze plaques were recovered in Fife but police are continuing investigations to find the thieves.
'Hobbit-Style' Eco Home To Be Demolished
An appeal against the demolition of a 'hobbit-style' eco home in Pembrokeshire has been lost.
A council demand to destroy the property near Crymych has been upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Owner's Charlie Hague and Megan Williams argued that the straw-walled house had low impact on the environment.
But inspectors said that did not change rules on building in rural areas.
(MH/CD)
Four people have been arrested after an antique fire engine was used to block access to the site of exploratory oil drilling in West Sussex.
It brings the total of people arrested during the eight day protest to 30.
The protests have caused delays to the start of work that energy company Cuadrilla were granted permission to carry out.
Concerns have been raised about the tactics of police dealing with the protesters.
Stolen War Mermorial Plaques Recovered
Police Scotland have confirmed that commemorative plaques stolen in July from a war memorial in Milhathort have been found.
It is understood the three bronze plaques were recovered in Fife but police are continuing investigations to find the thieves.
'Hobbit-Style' Eco Home To Be Demolished
An appeal against the demolition of a 'hobbit-style' eco home in Pembrokeshire has been lost.
A council demand to destroy the property near Crymych has been upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Owner's Charlie Hague and Megan Williams argued that the straw-walled house had low impact on the environment.
But inspectors said that did not change rules on building in rural areas.
(MH/CD)
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