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UK court rejects govt plans for Stonehenge road tunnel

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UK court overturns government approval for the construction of a controversial road tunnel close to Stonehenge stone circle, following widespread opposition

"Incredible news. Hugs all around," the Stonehenge Alliance tweeted after the ruling.

"Hoping the Government will accept this ruling, & save the £2 billion of taxpayers' money they were planning to blow on a shameful act of desecration," he added.It said it would now have to wait while the Department for Transport "considers its options".Shapps last year opted to ignore the advice of a panel of expert planning inspectors who recommended refusing the application. He said the benefits of the scheme outweighed its disadvantages.

 

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