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‘We won’t be there’: Animal Rising will not protest at Grand National this year

Animal Rising will confirm on Friday that it is suspending its campaign of direct action against racing indefinitely

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2024

Security stepped up amid fears activists will disrupt Derby and Royal Ascot

Security at the Derby and Royal Ascot will be stepped up amid fears that animal rights activists will strike again after disrupting the Grand National, the Guardian understands

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023

More than 60 in custody after Grand National protests

Police arrested 118 people on Saturday after protesters tried to gain entry to the Aintree Racecourse track, delaying the start of the Grand National.

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023

Grand National could be badly disrupted as protestors plan to invade course

There will be blockades and protestors plan to scale fences and walls to prevent the event from happening as planned

Wales Online · Apr 15, 2023

Grand National 2023: Hundreds of animal activists to disrupt race at Aintree

Campaigners from Animal Rising plan to stop race from starting by using ladders and bolt cutters to reach the track

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2023

Hundreds of activists set to disrupt Grand National

Members of Animal Rising intend to prevent the race from starting.

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

Grand National braced as ‘300-plus’ protesters plan to disrupt big race

Aintree racecourse is preparing to face the most significant and potentially disruptive protests against the Grand National for many years

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2023

Animal rights activists plan to scale fences at Aintree and disrupt Grand National

The group Animal Rising say up to 300 activists will attend the race from 9.30am on Saturday

Wales Online · Apr 14, 2023

Activists plan to scale Aintree’s fences onto Grand National track

A spokesperson for Animal Rising said up to 300 people will attend on Saturday morning to prevent the race from going ahead.

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

Nigel Farage embroiled in furious row as activist vows to 'ruin his day' at Grand National

Speaking to Animal Rising spokesperson Nathan, broadcaster Nigel Farage claimed became embroiled in a furious debate after animal rights group threatened to 'ruin' his day at the Grand National

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023