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The Latest Breaking News from M25

Five Just Stop Oil protesters jailed for climbing gantries to block M25

Activists had admitted causing public nuisance for their part in four days of disruption on motorway in 2022

The Guardian - UK

Drivers’ holiday plans thrown into chaos as AA issues warning over 220 miles of roadworks

Drivers can expect delays and disruption on some of the UK’s busiest motorways

The Independent UK

M25 closed with 11 mile tailbacks after lorry and van crash near Dartford Crossing

Woman taken to London hospital with injuries after air ambulance seen landing on the motorway near the A282

Evening Standard

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Just Stop Oil’s harsh sentences are the logical outcome of Britain’s authoritarian turn against protest

Lengthy prison sentences have been imposed on five Just Stop Oil activists for coordinating direct action on the M25, the main ring road around London. For a non-violent protest, there is no equivalent in modern times.

The Conversation

Just Stop Oil Co-Founder Jailed For 5 Years After 2022 M25 Protest That Affected Over 500K Vehicles

Many of those who have supported the movement have shown concern over the court's decision to imprison the protesters.

International Business Times UK

Celebrities add voices to outcry over severity of Just Stop Oil sentences

Chris Packham calls for meeting with attorney general as prominent figures condemn long jail terms for M25 activists

The Guardian - UK

Just Stop Oil founder jailed for record five years over M25 motorway protest

Sentences for five demonstrators exceed those given to Dartford Crossing climate activists last year

The Independent UK

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Just Stop Oil founder Roger Hallam handed longest-ever jail sentence for peaceful protest over M25 chaos

Roger Hallam handed five-year sentence while four others are jailed for four years

Evening Standard

Five Just Stop Oil activists receive record sentences for planning to block M25

Campaigners receive longest ever sentences for non-violent protest after being convicted of conspiracy to cause public nuisance

The Guardian - UK

M25: No more weekend closures in 2024 after 'complete success' with roadworks

National Highways said future weekend closures will take place in Spring 2025

Evening Standard

Motorists warned of travel disruption following M25 weekend closure

The AA has warned that diversion routes could be "incredibly busy" as traffic is forced off the motorway

Evening Standard

Contempt, gagging and UN intervention: inside the UK’s wildest climate trial

Prosecution of five Just Stop Oil activists over M25 protest led to chaotic scenes in court and concerns about ‘judicial persecution’

The Guardian - UK

M25 weekend closure: drivers told to expect ‘incredibly busy’ routes

Roadworks mean stretch between junctions 10 and 11 will be shut from 9pm on Friday to 6am on Monday

The Guardian - UK

M25 closure, Wimbledon and England’s Euros final could lead to travel chaos this weekend

The AA says roads in and around London will be ‘incredibly busy’

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The Guardian - UK

What restrictions are placed on defendants in climate protest trials?

Judge put limits on the evidence M25 activists could bring on the effects of climate breakdown

The Guardian - UK

Just Stop Oil activists found guilty of conspiring to block M25 traffic

Roger Hallam, Daniel Shaw, Louise Lancaster, Lucia Whittaker De Abreu and Cressida Gethin face long sentences after verdict

The Guardian - UK

Just Stop Oil activist urges jurors to apply ‘conscience’ in M25 protest trial

Five climate protesters deny conspiracy to intentionally cause a public nuisance after motorway action

Evening Standard

M25 Surrey closure dates: travel advice for this weekend

Major works are under way this weekend and drivers are advised to avoid the area or follow the official diversion route

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Evening Standard

M25 to close this weekend with drivers given ten-mile diversion warning

Drivers are urged to only travel if necessary and to expect delays

The Independent UK

M25 closure this weekend: Warning to drivers of 10-mile diversion

The weekend sees a host of events taking place in addition to people heading to Thorpe Park, and Gatwick airport

Evening Standard

Lorry driver jailed for M25 crash which killed four on trip to seaside

Ethan Burdett ploughed into the back of a minibus while stuck in traffic

The Guardian - UK

Climate activists on trial for blocking of M25 defy court to address jurors

Roger Hallam and Daniel Shaw ignore cross-examination to speak about dangers of climate breakdown

The Guardian - UK

Climate protest accused defies judge to give hours-long speech in court

Jury sent out three times during address by Roger Hallam, who is on trial for alleged role in organising M25 blockade

Evening Standard

M25 traffic: Lorry crash causing long queues and major delays

One person is reported to have suffered serious injuries

The Guardian - UK

M25 protest recruiter called for ‘biggest disruption in modern UK history’, court hears

Case opens against five people alleged to have recruited and organised activists to climb gantries along motorway

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