Judge “radically scales back” UKOG protest injunction
A High Court judge has approved major cuts to one of England’s widest-ranging injunctions against protests at oil and gas sites.
2020 review of the year
2020 was a frack free year in the UK because the shale gas industry failed to persuade ministers to lift blocks on the process.
Picture post: Gran’s 100-mile fundraiser aims for £5,000
A 71-year-old grandmother walking 100 miles to raise money for a legal challenge to onshore oil production has beaten her £3,500 target.
Breaking: Broadford Bridge oil site gets two more years – live news updates
Broadford Bridge exploration site. Photo: Broadford Bridge Action Group Councillors in West Sussex have voted by 10-1 to allow another two years at the oil exploration site at Broadford Bridge.
Officials urged to rethink backing for Broadford Bridge planning extension
Campaigners have urged planners to drop their support for more time at an oil exploration site in West Sussex.
July 2020 headlines
You can keep up with the news here with our digest of headlines about UK fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas, updated daily.
Campaigners celebrate changes to UKOG protest injunction
The High Court has reduced the scope of the injunction granted to UK Oil & Gas plc against protests at its exploration sites in Sussex and Surrey.
Broadford Bridge planning decision delayed again
A bid by UK Oil & Gas plc to extend the life of its site at Broadford Bridge in West Sussex will now not be decided until at least July.
Women win right to continue challenge to UKOG protest injunction
Five women campaigners have welcomed a legal ruling which allows them to continue their long-running opposition to an injunction against protests at oil sites in Sussex and Surrey.
English councils get powers for “virtual” planning meetings
Local authorities in England have been given new powers from tomorrow to hold meetings, including planning committees, by video or telephone conferencing.
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