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Minister clears way for formal refusal of Burniston frack plan

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 28, 2026

Burniston decision: reaction

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 24, 2026

Breaking: Burniston gas fracking rejected

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 24, 2026

Opponents lobby councillors ahead of Burniston meeting

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 24, 2026

Prize winner sends solidarity message to Burniston opponents

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 24, 2026

Biscathorpe decommissioning due

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 23, 2026

UN urged to back global fracking ban as millions prepare to join climate protests

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 19, 2019 • ( 5 Comments )

On the eve of tomorrow’s international climate strikes, more than 450 celebrities, activists and campaign organisations have urged the United Nations to endorse a worldwide ban on fracking.

Methane spiked at 40+ times average levels during work on Third Energy gas site

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 19, 2019 • ( 17 Comments )

The concentration of climate-changing methane peaked when Third Energy carried out maintenance on a North Yorkshire gas site, researchers have found.

Cuadrilla fracking suspension to continue during investigation – government

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 18, 2019 • ( 29 Comments )

The business minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, has confirmed that Cuadrilla will not be allowed to resume fracking at its Preston New Road site near Blackpool until last month’s record-breaking tremor has been investigated.

IGas wins more time for exploration

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 14, 2019 • ( 5 Comments )

IGas has been granted extra time for exploration work in six oil and gas licences awarded three years ago.

“Devil-mask” fracking protest planned against Ineos at Tour of Britain

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 13, 2019 • ( 29 Comments )

Anti-fracking campaigners are to protest against Ineos during the Tour of Britain cycle race tomorrow (14 September 2019) by wearing devil masks of the company’s billionaire owner, Jim Ratcliffe.

Cuadrilla fracked seven times before record-breaking tremor – official logs

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 12, 2019 • ( 11 Comments )

Cuadrilla fracked just seven times at its Preston New Road site near Blackpool last month before inducing a record-breaking earth tremor.

Horse Hill oil production approved: Campaigners seek legal advice on challenge; “landmark decision”, says company

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 11, 2019 • ( 25 Comments )

Plans for 20 years of oil production at the Horse Hill site near Gatwick Airport got the go-ahead from Surrey County Council’s planning committee this lunchtime.

Breaking: 20 years of oil production at Horse Hill approved – live news updates

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 11, 2019 • ( 17 Comments )

This post has live news updates on the decision over plans for 20 years of oil production and four additional wells at the Horse Hill site near Gatwick Airport.

Residents question whether UKOG is trying to dupe council planners over Horse Hill drilling plans

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 10, 2019 • ( 5 Comments )

Unexpected changes to drilling at the Horse Hill oil site near Gatwick have surprised residents and raised concerns about planning consent.

Boat blocks fracking site in climate protest

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 10, 2019 • ( 40 Comments )

Climate campaigners have used a yellow boat to block the entrance of Cuadrilla’s suspended fracking site near Blackpool.

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