Protesters lock-on outside fracking site

Anti-frackers have locked on outside the Cuadrilla site at Preston New Road, say police.

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The lock-on marks the second day of protests at the site to mark the start of a planning inquiry which is being held at Blackpool Football Club.

The lock-on marks the second day of protests at the site to mark the start of a planning inquiry which is being held atBlackpool Football Club.placeholder image
The lock-on marks the second day of protests at the site to mark the start of a planning inquiry which is being held atBlackpool Football Club.

A contraflow has been put in place and police are warning drivers of possible disruption through the area.

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