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Fracking protest camp

Anti-fracking protesters have pitched up in tents outside council offices in Chichester after legal action was taken to evict activists who protested against energy firm Cuadrilla's test drilling on the outskirts of Balcombe.

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Fracking campaigners pitch outside council offices

Anti-fracking campaigners have pitched their tents outside West Sussex County Council after a roadside camp was repossessed. People have been protesting outside County Hall in Chichester today.

Earlier this week, the High Court granted the council a possession order for grass verges in Balcombe, where protestors had been camping. Campaigners say they will stay outside the council headquarters until tomorrow. Campaigner Kenny Lloyd spoke to Meridian.

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