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Reaction to Ryedale Council vote against Third Energy fracking plan

By Ruth Hayhurst on March 15, 2016 • ( 14 Comments )

Third Energy said it would review the reasons given by Ryedale councillors who voted this evening against the company’s plans to frack at Kirby Misperton.

Groups publish rival legal opinions on Preston New Road fracking plans

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 28, 2015 • ( 4 Comments )

A second barrister has confirmed that Lancashire councillors could refuse Cuadrilla’s plans to frack up to four wells at Preston New Road – and defend the decision if it went to appeal. But the organisation representing the onshore oil and gas industry has said its barrister has backed […]