16/03/2015
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Last Tree-Top Protesters Removed
The last of a group of protesters have been removed from tree-tops in Bristol.
Up to 80 "security specialists" moved into the protest camp last Thursday to begin evicting the protesters, who were campaigning against a new proposed bus route.
It is understood that the security guards and members of Bristol City Council worked in shifts around the clock to clear the site.
Man Dies In Ben Lomond Fall
A man has died after a fall on Ben Lomond.
Emergency services were called at about 11:50 on Sunday to "reports of concern for a person".
It is understood that the man had fallen while walking on the Munro. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal."
Council Backtrack On Plan To Cut Lollipop Patrols
Pembrokeshire County Council has scrapped a plan to cut 15 lollipop patrol posts.
The council had planned a public consultation on the proposal to cut the posts, but have now decided not to go ahead with the action.
(MH)
The last of a group of protesters have been removed from tree-tops in Bristol.
Up to 80 "security specialists" moved into the protest camp last Thursday to begin evicting the protesters, who were campaigning against a new proposed bus route.
It is understood that the security guards and members of Bristol City Council worked in shifts around the clock to clear the site.
Man Dies In Ben Lomond Fall
A man has died after a fall on Ben Lomond.
Emergency services were called at about 11:50 on Sunday to "reports of concern for a person".
It is understood that the man had fallen while walking on the Munro. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal."
Council Backtrack On Plan To Cut Lollipop Patrols
Pembrokeshire County Council has scrapped a plan to cut 15 lollipop patrol posts.
The council had planned a public consultation on the proposal to cut the posts, but have now decided not to go ahead with the action.
(MH)
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12 March 2015
'Security Specialists' Remove Tree-Top Protesters
A group of tree-top protesters, who have been living in trees at Stapleton Allotments for over a month, are to be removed today. Bristol City Council said that a number of "security specialists" began evicting members of the Rising Up group at about 07:40 on Thursday morning.
'Security Specialists' Remove Tree-Top Protesters
A group of tree-top protesters, who have been living in trees at Stapleton Allotments for over a month, are to be removed today. Bristol City Council said that a number of "security specialists" began evicting members of the Rising Up group at about 07:40 on Thursday morning.
10 September 2013
Anti-Fracking Protestors To Be Evicted
West Sussex County Council has confirmed it is to take action against anti-fracking protesters in Balcombe. The protesters were warned to leave their camp in Balcombe by 9am today (10 September) or face eviction.
Anti-Fracking Protestors To Be Evicted
West Sussex County Council has confirmed it is to take action against anti-fracking protesters in Balcombe. The protesters were warned to leave their camp in Balcombe by 9am today (10 September) or face eviction.
01 March 2005
Average council tax rise dips to 4%
Average council tax will rise by 4% in England this year, the lowest percentage increase since 1994, the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has reported. CIPFA research predicted that council tax bills would rise by an average £45 to £1, 187 for a "band D" property in 2005/06 in England. In Scotland and Wales, rises of 3.
Average council tax rise dips to 4%
Average council tax will rise by 4% in England this year, the lowest percentage increase since 1994, the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has reported. CIPFA research predicted that council tax bills would rise by an average £45 to £1, 187 for a "band D" property in 2005/06 in England. In Scotland and Wales, rises of 3.
29 September 2015
Police Appeal After Protesters Attack Shops In Shoreditch
Police have appealed for information after protesters attacked shops in Shoreditch on Saturday, 26 September.
Police Appeal After Protesters Attack Shops In Shoreditch
Police have appealed for information after protesters attacked shops in Shoreditch on Saturday, 26 September.
13 April 2015
Anti-Nuclear Protesters Block Gates To Naval Base
A group of protesters have blocked access to the Faslane naval base on the Clyde in an effort to stop workers from entering. The protesters are from the Scrap Trident campaign and is said to be the first is a series of actions planned by the group.
Anti-Nuclear Protesters Block Gates To Naval Base
A group of protesters have blocked access to the Faslane naval base on the Clyde in an effort to stop workers from entering. The protesters are from the Scrap Trident campaign and is said to be the first is a series of actions planned by the group.
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