This new  blog has independent coverage of the exploration for oil and gas by Cuadrilla at Lower Stumble, Balcombe, West Sussex and the campaign against it.

It seeks answers to questions and question the answers given by all sides on the issue of fracking.

Later this week

• a comprehensive timeline of events so far
• a review of the key players

Also coming soon: Who is funding Cuadrilla? How is the media reporting the issues? Reports from the Reclaim the Power camp.