More protests underway in Sheffield as tree felling saga continues

More demonstrations are underway in Sheffield today, with protesters objecting to the controversial tree felling programme in the city.
Protesters in Chippinghouse Road yesterdayProtesters in Chippinghouse Road yesterday
Protesters in Chippinghouse Road yesterday

One group has gathered on Chippinghouse Road, Nether Edge, for a second day and another is staging a protest on Stead Road, also in Nether Edge.

Trees are being felled across the city as part of a tree and road improvement scheme.

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Four women and three men were arrested and later charged over a protest they mounted on Chippinghouse Road yesterday in a bid to save a horse chestnut tree.

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