Campaigners condemn change in police tactics over anti-fracking protests in North Yorkshire
Opponents of fracking plans at Kirby Misperton have accused North Yorkshire Police of violating their human right to protest.
Notts site construction expected soon and new NW shale application within three months – IGas
IGas expects to submit a new planning application in north west England by the end of the year and to begin construction soon at its East Midlands shale gas sites.
Campaign group urges police to stop N Yorks fracking over threat to bats
In a last attempt to stop fracking at Kirby Misperton, Friends of the Earth has asked North Yorkshire Police to investigate whether bats will be at risk from Third Energy’s planned operation.
First arrests at N Yorks fracking site as protesters form “human blockade” in front of deliveries
Two men were arrested this morning as anti-fracking campaigners gathered at the gates of Third Energy’s shale gas site in Kirby Misperton for the arrival of the first delivery vehicles.
Surrey police investigate fire in caravan and cabin belonging to anti-drilling protesters
Surrey Police are appealing for information about a fire which destroyed a caravan and badly damaged a cabin belonging to opponents of oil exploration near Leith Hill.
Fewer people happy about living near a fracking site than a nuclear reactor – new poll
Just one in seven women would be happy about living within five miles of a fracking site, according to a new opinion poll.
Green Party backs peaceful direct action against fracking in Lancashire
The Green Party MP, Caroline Lucas, supported campaigners taking peaceful direct action at Cuadrilla’s fracking site near Blackpool.
What’s happening this week? 18-24 September 2017
In this week’s listings Caroline Lucas MP visits Green Monday protest at Cuadrilla’s Preston New Road site and speaks at a meeting in Lancaster; Two screenings of The Bentley Effect; Fracking motion to be discussed by Salford City Council; 12-hour prayer vigil in Kirby Misperton and World Peace Day gathering at […]
Protest update: 11-17 September 2017
In this week’s update on protests about fracking and the onshore oil and gas industry: Estimated 700+ people march against INEOS plans in Derbyshire and South Yorkshire; I am not a militant activist demonstration at Runcorn in Cheshire; Community picnic against drilling near Surrey beauty spot; Shadow Chancellor […]
Fracking Week in Parliament: 11-15 September 2017
Ministers revealed this week that ambulances were called six times to incidents at or near Cuadrilla’s shale gas site in July and that government departments discuss anti-fracking protests.
DRILL OR DROP? 