Closures at euston station

The final anti-HS2 activist from a group who had spent at least a month underground in a network of tunnels has been removed. As the man, known as Bradley, emerged from the site under London's Euston Square Gardens and was transferred to an ambulance, he raised two fingers in a peace/victory sign. A crowd gathered nearby cheered and shouted "we love you Bradley". Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 16-year-old Rory Hooper - the son of veteran environmental campaigner Swampy - joined the protest The network of tunnels near the London station was dug in secret by protesters objecting to the redevelopment of the area as part of the high-speed railway line. They were first discovered in their underground bunker on 26 January. Advertisement But on Friday, HS2 Limited, the government-owned company building the project, said the final person had been taken out of the site. A total of nine protesters have been … [Read more...] about Euston HS2 protest: Final activist removed from tunnels – and raises a peace sign

ECO-warrior Swampy was among three activists to leave an HS2 protest site yesterday — but one remains underground. Blue Sandford, 18 — the daughter of Scottish millionaire Roc Sandford — and an unnamed woman, 22, also left with Swampy , aka Dan Hooper, 48. The trio were taken to hospital as a precaution before being arrested. A network of tunnels was created in secret near London’s Euston station by HS2 Rebellion. Fellow activists protesting against the high-speed rail link said the trio are “well” and in “high spirits”. Most read in News NO THANK EU Shocking pic that captures true state of EU’s shambolic jab rollout Latest GROUNDHOG RATE UK's official Covid R rate stalls - as it creeps up in 3 regions LOST FAITH Mutiny against Merkel & Macron as lockdown rules are IGNORED amid EU jab fiasco HEIR THIS Palace fury at Harry's 'unhelpful' rap video with Corden … [Read more...] about Eco-warrior Swampy among three activists to leave HS2 protest site – with one still underground

A YOUNG dad was unlawfully killed when he was restrained face-down on the pavement following a row at a railway station, an inquest has heard. Staff on the Metrolink in Manchester used excessive force as they gripped Jack Barnes, 29, by the neck, Manchester Coroner's Court was told. The dad-of-one, from Hull, was held on the ground by four "customer service representatives" monitoring anti-social behaviour on the tram system at Manchester Victoria. He repeatedly said he could not breathe as he lay on the pavement after being chased for 1,000 metres on the evening of October 11, 2016, the court heard. One of the four men, a former cop, took over the restraint position at one point and gripped Mr Barnes's neck and held his left arm behind his back as well as putting pressure on his back. From bodycam footage worn by a colleague the ex policeman was heard to say: "We're gonna put you out pal. You're all right". He then later added: "Right, if you struggle I will put … [Read more...] about Dad, 29, ‘unlawfully killed’ when he was restrained face-down on pavement at railway station

Travel firm Haven has confirmed when it is planning to reopen its holiday parks as lockdowns continue across the UK. England parks are set to reopen from April 12, when 'self-contained accommodation' will be allowed to open. However, you'll only be allowed to travel with members of your household. It's worth noting that England touring breaks will remain closed until May 17, in line with government guidance. Meanwhile, parks in both Scotland and Wales will be closed until April 1, 2021, although this is once again dependent on restrictions at the time. Those who are affected by the closures will be contacted by the firm and offered a range of options including rebooking to a later date, a credit voucher for a holiday later this year, or to cancel and receive a full no-quibble refund. You can find out more on haven.com . The firm recently announced that it would be extending the closure of its holiday parks in Scotland and Wales until March 31. At the time of writing, … [Read more...] about Haven’s plans for reopening holiday parks across the UK as it extends closures

A homeowner painted ‘Welcome To Hell’ on his house over noise from a new rail station next door. Fed-up Hefin Jones, 53, says it has has ruined his life and he used to enjoy a view of rolling fields and endless peace and quiet. But he claims all that changed when officials opened the multi-million pound Bow Street station next door. He objected to the plans from the start and says he is now kept awake by noise and PA announcements. Hefin says his detached home he is a close neighbour to a railway platform, car park, bus stop, an electricity sub-station and cycle racks. He has now plastered the words on the wall - so passengers see it when they pull in. Hefin, who lives alone, said his life had become "hell" and wanted to send a message to authorities over having a station just 60m away. Are you signed up to our newsletter? You can sign up here to get the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox He said: "It is hell. At 5.15am the first train comes in and wakes … [Read more...] about Man paints ‘Welcome To Hell’ on house over noise from new rail station next door