bulldozers
Coverage of bulldozers in the Nexus archive.
- Bolivian president declares state of emergency and deploys military to quell anti-government protests
Bolivia’s president declared a state of emergency and deployed military forces and bulldozers to dismantle roadblocks set by farmers and Indigenous groups protesting against the government. The protests, lasting over six weeks, involved unions, Indigenous groups, and coca farmers blocking roads nationwide.
- Work begins to clear one of Britain's biggest ever fly tips: Bulldozers move 21,000 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish plaguing countryside
Work has begun to clear one of Britain's largest ever fly tips, with bulldozers moving 21,000 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish from the countryside. The cleanup aims to address the environmental and aesthetic impact of the illegal waste dump.
- Bulldozers demolish three houses in erosion hit Norfolk village: Cliff-top properties - including home of pensioner 'Granny Canute' - are knocked down before they crumble into sea
Bulldozers demolished three houses in a Norfolk village severely impacted by coastal erosion. The properties, including the pensioner 'Granny Canute's home, were intentionally removed to prevent them from collapsing into the sea.