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Protestors against fracking have begun a protest camp in Lancashire ahead of a "day of action".

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Fracking protesters set up camp in Lancashire

Anti-fracking campaigners have set up a protest camp in a field in Lancashire where they will stage a five-day protest.

A number of local residents have been camped in the field, near Blackpool. for some days and from today they were joined by protesters from around the UK.

They're opposing any further exploratory drilling on the Fylde Coast.

Organisers say the expect up to 800 people to join the protest camp, and they are warning of a series of protests over the next few days - including 'direct action' against local businesses.

Andrew Fletcher has this report:

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