MORE than 150 protestors against the live export of animals demonstrated at Dover docks at the weekend and also paused to recall a campaigner who died fighting for the cause.

They gathered at the eastern harbour entrance where Kent Against Live Exports (KALE) hold their monthly demonstration.

The rally coincided with an event to mark the death of protestor Jill Phipps, who was crushed to death under the wheels of an export truck carrying baby veal calves into Coventry Airport on February 1, 1995. She was 31.

Protestor Jane Jackson said it was a chance to remember Jill and highlight the continuing fight against live exports.

“There is a real fear they will bring live exports back to Dover and we want them to think twice," she stressed.

Members of several animal rights groups spoke at the demonstration which was followed by a march through the town.

Mrs Jackson said that during the march three people were arrested but later released. "There wasn’t any trouble and it was a well supported and positive event," she added.