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On the fracking frontline in Lancashire

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$Anti-fracking activists and protesters outside the gates of Quadrilla's fracking site June 31st, Lancashire, United Kingdom. As a truck with equipment arrives police move in to clear the road. The struggle against fracking in Lancashire has been going on for years. The fracking company Quadrilla is finally ready to bring in a drill tower to start drilling and anti-frackinhg activists are waiting in front of the gates to block the equipment getting in.$

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$Anti-fracking activists and protesters outside the gates of Quadrilla's fracking site June 31st, Lancashire, United Kingdom. An activists got on the truck which kept moving and took hin inside the Quadrilla perimeter. The struggle against fracking in Lancashire has been going on for years. The fracking company Quadrilla is finally ready to bring in a drill tower to start drilling and anti-frackinhg activists are waiting in front of the gates to block the equipment getting in. Fracking is a destructive and potential dangerous and highly contentious method of extracting gas and this site will be the first of many in the United Kingdom reaching miles out under ground.$

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$Anti-fracking activists and protesters outside the gates of Quadrilla's fracking site June 31st, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Activists up a make-shift tower receives foodsupplies. The struggle against fracking in Lancashire has been going on for years. The fracking company Quadrilla is finally ready to bring in a drill tower to start drilling and anti-frackinhg activists are waiting in front of the gates to block the equipment getting in.$

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$Anti-fracking activists and protesters outside the gates of Quadrilla's fracking site June 31st, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The struggle against fracking in Lancashire has been going on for years. The fracking company Quadrilla is finally ready to bring in a drill tower to start drilling and anti-frackinhg activists are waiting in front of the gates to block the equipment getting in. Fracking is a destructive and potential dangerous and highly contentious method of extracting gas and this site will be the first of many in the United Kingdom reaching miles out under ground.$

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$Anti-fracking activists and protesters outside the gates of Quadrilla's fracking site June 31st, Lancashire, United Kingdom. A woman pray outside the police cordon in the street. The struggle against fracking in Lancashire has been going on for years. The fracking company Quadrilla is finally ready to bring in a drill tower to start drilling and anti-frackinhg activists are waiting in front of the gates to block the equipment getting in.$

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$Anti-fracking activists and protesters outside the gates of Quadrilla's fracking site June 31st, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Local entrepreneur Peter Marquis passes the protesters giving them all two fingers. The struggle against fracking in Lancashire has been going on for years. The fracking company Quadrilla is finally ready to bring in a drill tower to start drilling and anti-frackinhg activists are waiting in front of the gates to block the equipment getting in.$

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$Anti-fracking activists and protesters outside the gates of Quadrilla's fracking site June 31st, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The struggle against fracking in Lancashire has been going on for years. The fracking company Quadrilla is finally ready to bring in a drill tower to start drilling and anti-frackinhg activists are waiting in front of the gates to block the equipment getting in. Fracking is a destructive and potential dangerous and highly contentious method of extracting gas and this site will be the first of many in the United Kingdom reaching miles out under ground.$

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$Anti-fracking activists and protesters outside the gates of Quadrilla's fracking site June 31st, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The struggle against fracking in Lancashire has been going on for years. The fracking company Quadrilla is finally ready to bring in a drill tower to start drilling and anti-frackinhg activists are waiting in front of the gates to block the equipment getting in. Fracking is a destructive and potential dangerous and highly contentious method of extracting gas and this site will be the first of many in the United Kingdom reaching miles out under ground.$

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$Anti-fracking activists by the gates to Quadrilla's fracking site in New Preston Road, Lancashire. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$Anti-fracking activists by the gates to Quadrilla's fracking site in New Preston Road, Lancashire. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$Anti-fracking activists by the gates to Quadrilla's fracking site in New Preston Road, Lancashire. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$Anti-fracking activists by the gates to Quadrilla's fracking site in New Preston Road, Lancashire. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$Anne Powers, 85 years old. She lives nearby but sleeps often in her car to stay close. Anti-fracking activists by the gates to Quadrilla's fracking site in New Preston Road, Lancashire. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$Miranda Cox, shortly before the blockade. 13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a response to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Louise Robinson and Alana McCullough. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough , Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Councillor Gina Dowding and Barbara Cookson. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. First police arrives, early morning. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Pete Marquis chatting to the site manager at the Quadrilla drill site. Quadrilla's drill site after having cleared the wooden structures erected by activists outside Quadrilla's perimeter. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Pete Marquis chatting to the site manager at the Quadrilla drill site. Quadrilla's drill site after having cleared the wooden structures erected by activists outside Quadrilla's perimeter. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Pete Marquis chatting to the site manager at the Quadrilla drill site. Quadrilla's drill site after having cleared the wooden structures erected by activists outside Quadrilla's perimeter. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. 85 year old Nanne Powers supporting the activists. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Activists, protectors and supports. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Activists, protectors and supports. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. A defiant councillor Mirand Cox.The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Councillor Mirand Cox is being cut loose by specialist team.The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Dan Huxley-Blyth hurt in the process of being cut loose. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Councillor Miranda Cox being arrested afte 10 hours in a lock-on. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Councillor Julie Brickles free after 10 hours. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Councillor Julie Brickles free after 10 hours. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Police specialist team cut Cath Robinson free after 12 hours. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Nick Sheldrick arrested and taken to cout. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Protesters try to stop a truck owned by Pete Marquis, a pro-fracker and highly controversial local entrepeneur who owns a hauling company. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Alana McCullough has been in her lock-on for 15 hours and is struggling. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Police escorting a Quadrilla delivery to the site. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Medics attending Alana MMcCullogh are asked to attend another, hurt by police. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Medics attending an activist hurt by police. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. An exhausted Alana McCullogh has released herself from her armlock after 15 hours and is looked after by a friend. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Medics attending an activist hurt by police. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. A protector try to communicate with police.The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Police line protecting the Quadrilla fracking site.The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Spotters up a make-shift tower.The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experien$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Pete Marquis and his men demolish a tower erected by activists. Pete Marquis, a pro-fracker and highly controversial local entrepeneur who owns a hauling company.The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking. (photo by Kristian Buus/In Pictures via Getty Images)$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Pete Marquis chatting to the site manager at the Quadrilla drill site. Quadrilla's drill site after having cleared the wooden structures erected by activists outside Quadrilla's perimeter. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Michellemartin and friend left behind police lines amongst the demolition. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Police forcing protestors away fro the gates. Activists up the make-shift tower prevent police form clearing that. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking. (photo by Kristian Buus/In Pictures via Getty Images)$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Police forcing protestors away fro the gates. Activists up the make-shift tower prevent police form clearing that. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Police forcing protestors away fro the gates. Activists up the make-shift tower prevent police form clearing that. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Councillor Miranda Cox arrived back to the protest after having been released from jail. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$13 local activists locked themselves in specially made arm tubes to block the entrance to Quadrilla's drill site in New Preston Road, July 03 2017, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Councillor Miranda Cox arrived back to the protest after having been released from jail. The 13 activists included 3 councillors; Julie Brickles, Miranda Cox and Gina Dowding and Nick Danby, Martin Porter, Jeanette Porter, Michelle Martin, Louise Robinson,<br /> Alana McCullough, Nick Sheldrick, Cath Robinson, Barbara Cookson, Dan Huxley-Blyth. The blockade is a repsonse to the emmidiate drilling for shale gas, fracking, by the fracking company Quadrilla. Lancashire voted against permitting fracking but was over ruled by the conservative central Government. All the activists have been active in the struggle against fracking for years but this is their first direct action of peacefull protesting. Fracking is a highly contested way of extracting gas, it is risky to extract and damaging to the environment and is banned in parts of Europe . Lancashire has in the past experienced earth quakes blamed on fracking.$

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$Day two of the Rolling Resistance, Preston New Road, Lancashire. Michelle Martin was part of a 13 strong lock-on the day. Everyone else were cut free by specialist the day before but because the police ran out of time Michelle managed to stay on. By the time of being photographed Michelle has been in this spot locked on for 17.5 hours. She lasted 35.5hours before she was cut loose by a specialist protester removal team.The New Preston Road Quadrilla site is almost ready to start drilling for shale gas after many delays caused by local objections. Lancashire County council voted against fracking but the conservative central government forced it through.$

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$Day two of the Rolling Resistance, Preston New Road, Lancashire. Security violently try to prevent climate protectors to lock-on at the gates to Quadrilla drill site. One activists was restrained by the site manager using pressure points to the neck and throat and put in a neck lock by security staff on the road outside Quadrilla's property. Two activists managed to lock themselves down and block the gates. A lock-on, where two or more lock themselves together inside a re-inforced tube is used as a peaceful non-violent way of blocking the gates.to the site.The New Preston Road Quadrilla site is almost ready to start drilling for shale gas after many delays caused by local objections. Lancashire County council voted against fracking but the conservative central government forced it through.$

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$Day two of the Rolling Resistance, Preston New Road, Lancashire. Security violently try to prevent climate protectors to lock-on at the gates to Quadrilla drill site. One activists was restrained by the site manager using pressure points to the neck and throat and put in a neck lock by security staff on the road outside Quadrilla's property. Two activists managed to lock themselves down and block the gates. A lock-on, where two or more lock themselves together inside a re-inforced tube is used as a peaceful non-violent way of blocking the gates.to the site.The New Preston Road Quadrilla site is almost ready to start drilling for shale gas after many delays caused by local objections. Lancashire County council voted against fracking but the conservative central government forced it through.$

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$Day two of the Rolling Resistance, Preston New Road, Lancashire. Security violently try to prevent climate protectors to lock-on at the gates to Quadrilla drill site. One activists was restrained by the site manager using pressure points to the neck and throat and put in a neck lock by security staff on the road outside Quadrilla's property. Two activists managed to lock themselves down and block the gates. A lock-on, where two or more lock themselves together inside a re-inforced tube is used as a peaceful non-violent way of blocking the gates.to the site.The New Preston Road Quadrilla site is almost ready to start drilling for shale gas after many delays caused by local objections. Lancashire County council voted against fracking but the conservative central government forced it through.$

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$Day two of the Rolling Resistance, Preston New Road, Lancashire. Security violently try to prevent climate protectors to lock-on at the gates to Quadrilla drill site. One activists was restrained by the site manager using pressure points to the neck and throat and put in a neck lock by security staff on the road outside Quadrilla's property. Two activists managed to lock themselves down and block the gates. A lock-on, where two or more lock themselves together inside a re-inforced tube is used as a peaceful non-violent way of blocking the gates.to the site.The New Preston Road Quadrilla site is almost ready to start drilling for shale gas after many delays caused by local objections. Lancashire County council voted against fracking but the conservative central government forced it through.$

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$Day two of the Rolling Resistance, Preston New Road, Lancashire. Security violently try to prevent climate protectors to lock-on at the gates to Quadrilla drill site. A lock-on, where two or more lock themselves together inside a re-inforced tube is used as a peaceful non-violent way of blocking the gates.to the site.The New Preston Road Quadrilla site is almost ready to start drilling for shale gas after many delays caused by local objections. Lancashire County council voted against fracking but the conservative central government forced it through.$

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$Day two of the Rolling Resistance, Preston New Road, Lancashire. Security violently try to prevent climate protectors to lock-on at the gates to Quadrilla drill site. One activists was restrained by the site manager using pressure points to the neck and throat and put in a neck lock by security staff on the road outside Quadrilla's property. Two activists managed to lock themselves down and block the gates. A lock-on, where two or more lock themselves together inside a re-inforced tube is used as a peaceful non-violent way of blocking the gates.to the site.The New Preston Road Quadrilla site is almost ready to start drilling for shale gas after many delays caused by local objections. Lancashire County council voted against fracking but the conservative central government forced it through.$

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$Day two of the Rolling Resistance, Preston New Road, Lancashire. Security violently try to prevent climate protectors to lock-on at the gates to Quadrilla drill site. One activists was restrained by the site manager using pressure points to the neck and throat and put in a neck lock by security staff on the road outside Quadrilla's property. Two activists managed to lock themselves down and block the gates. A lock-on, where two or more lock themselves together inside a re-inforced tube is used as a peaceful non-violent way of blocking the gates.to the site.The New Preston Road Quadrilla site is almost ready to start drilling for shale gas after many delays caused by local objections. Lancashire County council voted against fracking but the conservative central government forced it through.$

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$Day two of the Rolling Resistance, Preston New Road, Lancashire. Security violently try to prevent climate protectors to lock-on at the gates to Quadrilla drill site. Two activists managed to lock themselves down and block the gates. A lock-on, where two or more lock themselves together in ide a re-inforced tube is used as a peaceful non-violent way of blocking the gates.to the site.The New Preston Road Quadrilla site is almost ready to start drilling for shale gas after many delays caused by local objections. Lancashire County council voted against fracking but the conservative central government forced it through.$

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$Day two of the Rolling Resistance, Preston New Road, Lancashire. Michelle Martin was part of a 13 strong lock-on the day. Everyone else were cut free by specialist the day before but because the police ran out of time Michelle managed to stay on. By the time of being photographed Michelle has been in this spot locked on for 17.5 hours. She lasted 35.5hours before she was cut loose by a specialist protester removal team.The New Preston Road Quadrilla site is almost ready to start drilling for shale gas after many delays caused by local objections. Lancashire County council voted against fracking but the conservative central government forced it through.$

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$Day two of the Rolling Resistance, Preston New Road, Lancashire. Michelle Martin was part of a 13 strong lock-on the day. Everyone else were cut free by specialist the day before but because the police ran out of time Michelle managed to stay on. By the time of being photographed Michelle has been in this spot locked on for 17.5 hours. She lasted 35.5hours before she was cut loose by a specialist protester removal team.The New Preston Road Quadrilla site is almost ready to start drilling for shale gas after many delays caused by local objections. Lancashire County council voted against fracking but the conservative central government forced it through.$

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$Day two of the Rolling Resistance, Preston New Road, Lancashire. Security violently try to prevent climate protectors to lock-on at the gates to Quadrilla drill site. Two activists managed to lock themselves down and block the gates. A lock-on, where two or more lock themselves together inside a re-inforced tube is used as a peaceful non-violent way of blocking the gates.to the site.The New Preston Road Quadrilla site is almost ready to start drilling for shale gas after many delays caused by local objections. Lancashire County council voted against fracking but the conservative central government forced it through.$

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