Sound of chainsaws spark fears that HS2 has started the destruction of an ancient woodland near Leamington

Campaigners are asking people to make their voices heard at the Rugby Road entrance of South Cubbington Wood
By Philip Hibble
Published 7th Sep 2020, 12:43 BST
Updated 7th Sep 2020, 12:46 BST
Workers are currently on site at South Cubbington Wood. Photo by Haydn Chick.Workers are currently on site at South Cubbington Wood. Photo by Haydn Chick.
Workers are currently on site at South Cubbington Wood. Photo by Haydn Chick.

HS2 workers are currently on site today (Monday) at an ancient woodland near Leamington.

Reports suggest two cherry pickers are there and staff are using chainsaws as part of removal of some of the trees at South Cubbington Wood.

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Protesters have spent many months trying to stop HS2 workers bringing down the trees to make way for the high speed railway line.

Cubbington Action Group Against HS2 said a protest group has formed near the woods, adding: "Please join protestors in support at the Cubbington Compound entrance on Rugby Road, Cubbington.

"Bring banners, singing voice or just yourselves."

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