Hinkley Point

Police trying to neuter anti-nuclear protest

Exclusive by Rob Edwards, 02 October 2012

Tragic loss of a much-loved and extremely dedicated campaigner

 

Stop Hinkley Press Release

LONG STANDING ANTI NUCLEAR CAMPAIGNER DIES

29 September 2012

It is with huge sadness that Stop Hinkley announces the untimely death of Crispin Aubrey.

Nuclear power set to kill off renewable energy

The government's proposed Energy Bill is set to offer a blank cheque to the nuclear sector to build more power stations - a move which renewable energy firms fear will kill off future investment in green energy

Anti-nuclear protest hits Centrica AGM

On Friday 11 May, Stop Hinkley, Kick Nuclear and friends held a two dozen-strong demo outside the AGM of Centrica (owner of British Gas) at the QE2 Centre in Westminster.

Noise demo hits Hinkley Point contractor Hydrock

Credit: Bristol Stop Hinkley C / Bristol IndymediaCredit: Bristol Stop Hinkley C / Bristol Indymedia

Barnstormers Released

After over 24 hours in custody Theo Simon of Shepton Mallet, and David Jesse of Taunton, appeared before Taunton Deane Magistrates court. Officials were stunned by the packed courtroom as well-wishers and supporters packed into the room to follow the proceedings, one official commented that “this was the most people we’ve ever seen here”.

Reclaim Hinkley Protestors Arrested

The occupation of Langborough Barn on EDF's Hinkley Point Development site came to an end today, as over 20 Bailiffs and 10 police officers began the eviction at 6am this morning. It took around three hours for them to remove the Barnstormers. Specialist climbers were brought in after one of the Barnstormers Emily, bravely climbed onto the roof of the barn, whilst another, Theo Simon, locked himself to a window frame, high in the barn wall. Theo and a second local man were arrested.