In pictures: Extinction Rebellion protest closes Bristol Bridge with pink boat

A pink boat has been put in the middle of Bristol Bridge

Pictures have shown activists starting a five-day protest in Bristol.

Extinction Rebellion members have put a huge pink boat in the middle of Bristol Bridge and are blocking the road.

First Bus services are being diverted and police have suggested people wanting to travel through the city centre should consider making other plans.

As well as the boat, a truck has also been installing concrete blocks across the...
source: Bristol Post

2019-07-15 12:32

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    Activists from Extinction Rebellion (XR) Kingston staged a "critical mass" bike ride protest through the town yesterday (August 14).

    More than 20 protestors from the Kingston branch of the renowned environmental campaign group took to their bikes for the demo.

    They were

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  • Extinction Rebellion Kingston stage 'critical mass' bike protest

    Activists from Extinction Rebellion (XR) Kingston staged a "critical mass" bike ride protest through the town yesterday (August 14).

    More than 20 protestors from the Kingston branch of the renowned environmental campaign group took to their bikes for the demo.

    They were

    Sutton Guardian 2019-08-16 11:20

  • Live updates on travel disruption as Extinction Rebellion protest gets underway in Bath city centre

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    Travel disruption is expected in Bath city centre today (Saturday, August 17) due to a climate protest taking place.

    Police warned of the disruption ahead of the protests, as it is believed Extinction Rebellion protesters

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