Just Stop Oil protests hit Harrods and Wimbledon
1 year, 6 months ago

Just Stop Oil protests hit Harrods and Wimbledon

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. England cricketer Johnny Bairstow carried one demonstrator off the pitch during disruption of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s, following protest action at the Gallagher Premiership rugby final at Twickenham and the World Snooker Championship. Four people were arrested in Parliament Square including one supporter, named by JSO as Reverend Bill White, who has been arrested three times this week while taking part in slow marches. A spokesperson for Harrods said: “A group from Just Stop Oil staged a small protest in store today before being swiftly escorted out of the building by our security team.

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Wimbledon hires more than a thousand security guards and even removes jigsaws from its shop in a bid to crack down on Just Stop Oil and pro-Palestinian protesters
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon hires more than a thousand security guards and even removes jigsaws from its shop in a bid to crack down on Just Stop Oil and pro-Palestinian protesters

Daily Mail  

Wimbledon is braced for a series of protests, with eco-zealots and pro-Palestinian activists set to target the tennis championships. In the biggest operation ever to be mounted at SW19, more than 1,000 security guards aided by specialist police spotters in the crowd will seek to nip any trouble in the bud. A protestor scatters jigsaw puzzle pieces during Wimbledon in …

Just Stop Oil protesters guilty of aggravated trespass for disrupting Wimbledon
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Just Stop Oil protesters guilty of aggravated trespass for disrupting Wimbledon

The Independent  

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Just Stop Oil protesters set off orange flare at The Open
1 year, 5 months ago

Just Stop Oil protesters set off orange flare at The Open

The Hindu  

Just Stop Oil protesters set off an orange flare next to the 17th green at the British Open on Friday before being driven off the course by the police in a golf buggy. A police officer inspects the orange substance on the 17th green following a Just Stop Oil protest during the second round of The Open on Friday. “Play …

Just Stop Oil: Are the climate group’s demonstrations at sporting events against the law?
1 year, 6 months ago

Just Stop Oil: Are the climate group’s demonstrations at sporting events against the law?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “There’s a huge arrogance involved, that they’re the only people that understand the argument, …

F1 braces for Just Stop Oil protests at British GP: ‘I hope people are smart’
1 year, 6 months ago

F1 braces for Just Stop Oil protests at British GP: ‘I hope people are smart’

New York Times  

A threat looms over the Formula One paddock as the sport prepares for the 2023 British Grand Prix, and the next few days will tell whether protesters heed the warnings delivered by high-profile motorsport figures. Just Stop Oil describes itself as “a nonviolent civil resistance group demanding the UK Government stop licensing all new oil, gas and coal projects.” It …

Wimbledon 2023 panellists say Just Stop Oil protesters should work with sport
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2023 panellists say Just Stop Oil protesters should work with sport

The Hindu  

A panel of sporting stars at Wimbledon have condemned the protests that held up two matches on Wednesday, saying they had sympathy with the environmental message but that campaigners should work with sporting events rather than disrupt them. A Just Stop Oil protester on court 18 throwing confetti on to the grass during Britain’s Katie Boulter’s first-round singles match against …

Wimbledon shop stops selling jigsaws after Just Stop Oil protests
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon shop stops selling jigsaws after Just Stop Oil protests

The Independent  

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3 protesters arrested at Wimbledon after interrupting matches by throwing confetti on court
1 year, 6 months ago

3 protesters arrested at Wimbledon after interrupting matches by throwing confetti on court

Hindustan Times  

Grigor Dimitrov was about to serve at Wimbledon when two environmental activists jumped out of the stands at Court 18 and disrupted his match by scattering orange confetti and puzzle pieces on the grass. A Just Stop Oil protester is taken off court 18 after throwing confetti on to the grass during a Wimbledon match "But then I also realised,” …

Wimbledon day three: Protesters cause delays as Katie Boulter moves on
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon day three: Protesters cause delays as Katie Boulter moves on

The Independent  

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Dimitrov not worried about safety despite protests
1 year, 6 months ago

Dimitrov not worried about safety despite protests

The Hindu  

Wimbledon’s security arrangements are adequate despite two court invasions by climate activists, according to Bulgarian 21st seed Grigor Dimitrov who witnessed one at close quarters. Dimitrov was playing Japan’s Sho Shimabukuro on Court 18 when two Just Stop Oil protesters ran on armed with ticker-tape which they sprinkled over the playing surface. “I thought everything was just handled good.” Wimbledon’s …

Wimbledon 2023: 'Just Stop Oil' protestors disrupt play on Court 18, get arrested
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: 'Just Stop Oil' protestors disrupt play on Court 18, get arrested

Firstpost  

A pair of Just Stop Oil protesters made it onto the field of play at Court 18 before being taken away by security. Wimbledon: Two environmental activists were arrested at Wimbledon on Wednesday after running onto one of the courts and disrupting a match by throwing orange confetti onto the grass. “Play on the court was temporarily paused and, following …

3 protesters arrested at Wimbledon after interrupting matches by throwing confetti on court
1 year, 6 months ago

3 protesters arrested at Wimbledon after interrupting matches by throwing confetti on court

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Grigor Dimitrov was about to serve at Wimbledon when two environmental activists jumped out of the stands at Court 18 and disrupted his match by scattering orange confetti and puzzle pieces on the grass. “But then I also realized,” the three-time Grand Slam semifinalist said, “that’s not my place to do that.” Instead, security guards hauled away …

Wimbledon 2023: Just Stop Oil protesters halt play on third day
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Just Stop Oil protesters halt play on third day

The Hindu  

Just Stop Oil protesters twice interrupted play on the third day of Wimbledon on Wednesday, releasing orange ticker-tape mixed with jigsaw puzzle pieces during matches on Court 18. The first incident involved two protesters running on to the court holding boxes marked as 1,000-piece jigsaws of Centre Court before sprinkling the contents, halting play between Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov and Japan’s …

Just Stop Oil protesters strike at luxury store Harrods
1 year, 6 months ago

Just Stop Oil protesters strike at luxury store Harrods

The Independent  

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Just Stop Oil protesters interrupt matches at Wimbledon
1 year, 6 months ago

Just Stop Oil protesters interrupt matches at Wimbledon

New York Times  

Play was twice interrupted on day three at Wimbledon after protesters from Just Stop Oil got on to court. Two individuals ran on to Court 18 during the first-round match between Grigor Dimitrov and Sho Shimabukuro bringing a short halt to play before a further delay in a later match between Katie Boulter and Daria Saville on the same court. …

Andy Murray: I agree with Just Stop Oil cause but they shouldn’t disrupt Wimbledon
1 year, 6 months ago

Andy Murray: I agree with Just Stop Oil cause but they shouldn’t disrupt Wimbledon

The Independent  

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Wimbledon urges players not to 'do a Jonny Bairstow' and tackle protesters
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon urges players not to 'do a Jonny Bairstow' and tackle protesters

Hindustan Times  

With Wimbledon scheduled to begin from July 3, sports fans in England will be eagerly waiting for some action-packed tennis at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. England's Johnny Bairstow carries a Just Stop Oil protester off the pitch during day one of the second Ashes Test. The Wimbledon organisers have also urged players to not 'try a …

Learning from Ashes incident, Wimbledon authorities increase security to keep away protestors
1 year, 6 months ago

Learning from Ashes incident, Wimbledon authorities increase security to keep away protestors

India TV News  

Wimbledon, Year's third Grand Slam Tennis tournament, is set to commence from July 3 amidst increasing incidents of Oil protestors intervening the sports events in the country. Recently, on the opening day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's, the Just Stop Oil Protestors had barged into the stadium and attempted to spread orange powder on the pitch. There also …

Security increased for Wimbledon after series of protests at sports events in Britain
1 year, 6 months ago

Security increased for Wimbledon after series of protests at sports events in Britain

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — The All England Club has increased its security plans for Wimbledon in coordination with London police and other agencies ahead of the beginning of play next week, in part as a result of protests at other major sports venues in Britain this year. On Wednesday in London, environmental activists ran onto the field and briefly disrupted play …

Security plans ‘uplifted’ for Wimbledon, organisers say
1 year, 6 months ago

Security plans ‘uplifted’ for Wimbledon, organisers say

The Hindu  

Beefed up security to prevent protesters disrupting the Wimbledon tennis championships has been put in place, organisers said on Thursday, a day after environmental protesters disrupted the Ashes cricket Test at Lord’s. Protesters have disrupted other sporting events in England this year, including the Premiership Rugby final, the World Snooker Championship and the Grand National horse race, as well as …

Two people bailed as police investigate World Snooker Championship protest
1 year, 8 months ago

Two people bailed as police investigate World Snooker Championship protest

The Independent  

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Two arrests after Just Stop Oil protest disrupts World Snooker Championship
1 year, 8 months ago

Two arrests after Just Stop Oil protest disrupts World Snooker Championship

The Independent  

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What was the snooker protest about? Video shows Just Stop Oil incident
1 year, 8 months ago

What was the snooker protest about? Video shows Just Stop Oil incident

The Independent  

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‘Just Stop Oil’ protesters halt play at world championship
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Just Stop Oil’ protesters halt play at world championship

The Hindu  

A ‘Just Stop Oil’ protestor halted the world snooker championship on Monday after he climbed onto a table and scattered a bag of orange powder paint over the green cloth playing surface. Play between England’s Robert Milkens and Joe Perry on table one was suspended while the game featuring Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen and China’s Fan Zhengyi continued after a …

Just Stop Oil protesters glue themselves to tarmac at central London junction
2 years, 2 months ago

Just Stop Oil protesters glue themselves to tarmac at central London junction

The Independent  

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