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Pair to stand trial over Just Stop Oil protest that closed Dartford Crossing

Two men accused of climbing a bridge in a Just Stop Oil protest that closed the Dartford Crossing for two days are to face a trial next year. Drivers were unable to use the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, which links Kent and Essex, after it was blocked ...

29 Nov 2022 at 11:59

Conservationists say Thames road tunnel plan will destroy ‘irreplaceable’ woods

Conservationists have criticised plans for a new road tunnel under the Thames which they say will destroy “irreplaceable” ancient woodland and harm wildlife. National Highways says the Lower Thames Crossing is the UK’s most ambitious roads project ...

20 Jun 2022 at 13:40

Just Stop Oil pair in bid to challenge ‘longest’ sentences for peaceful protest

Prison sentences handed to two Just Stop Oil protesters after they scaled a bridge on the Dartford Crossing were the “longest” given for a peaceful protest case in modern times, the Court of Appeal has been told. Morgan Trowland, 40, and Marcus ...

26 Jul 2023 at 14:53

Just Stop Oil pair jailed over bridge protest in bid to appeal against sentences

Two Just Stop Oil protesters jailed after scaling a bridge on the Dartford Crossing, causing gridlock when police closed it to traffic, will seek to challenge their sentences at the Court of Appeal. Morgan Trowland, 40, and Marcus Decker, 34, ...

26 Jul 2023 at 02:45

Just Stop Oil protesters lose appeals against jail terms for scaling bridge

Two Just Stop Oil protesters jailed after scaling a bridge on the Dartford Crossing have lost a Court of Appeal bid to have their sentences reduced. Morgan Trowland, 40, and Marcus Decker, 34, were jailed after using ropes and other climbing ...

31 Jul 2023 at 14:43

Judge ‘trying to set a precedent’ by jailing bridge protesters – Just Stop Oil

Just Stop Oil said a judge was “trying to set a precedent” by jailing two of its activists for their protest at the Dartford Crossing. Morgan Trowland, 40, and 34-year-old Marcus Decker used ropes and other climbing equipment to scale the ...

21 Apr 2023 at 16:49

Activists jailed over Dartford Crossing bridge protest

Two Just Stop Oil protesters who scaled a bridge on the Dartford Crossing, causing gridlock when police closed the bridge to traffic, have both been jailed as the judge stressed he wanted others to be deterred from copying them. Morgan ...

21 Apr 2023 at 15:31

Activists face jail over Dartford Crossing bridge protest

Just Stop Oil said that the climate crisis is “more terrifying than 10 years in a British cell”, as two of its activists face jail over their protest at the Dartford Crossing which caused traffic gridlock. Morgan Trowland, 40, and ...

04 Apr 2023 at 14:38

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UK drivers plan 19.2m trips this coming bank holiday weekend

An estimated 19.2m drivers are set to head out on the roads this May bank holiday weekend as traffic levels are expected to return to pre-pandemic levels. Research carried out by the RAC and transport firm Inrix show that on ...

23 May 2023 at 00:01

Dartford Crossing closure causes three-hour queues

Drivers are stuck in three-hour queues as the southbound section of the Dartford Crossing from Essex to Kent is closed due to a police incident. The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge has been shut since shortly after 6am, causing a ...

12 Mar 2024 at 10:15

Dartford Crossing closure causes three-hour queues

Drivers suffered severe delays when part of the Dartford Crossing between Essex to Kent was closed for four-and-a-half hours. Essex Police said the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge was shut shortly after 6am on Tuesday as it ...

12 Mar 2024 at 12:54

Just Stop Oil pair jailed over bridge protest lose Supreme Court appeal bid

Two Just Stop Oil protesters jailed after scaling a bridge at the Dartford Crossing have lost a bid to challenge their sentences at the Supreme Court. Morgan Trowland, 40, and Marcus Decker, 34, were jailed after ...

11 Oct 2023 at 14:54

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