Double challenge to ministerial approval of Cuadrilla’s fracking site goes to Appeal Court
Opponents of fracking at Cuadrilla’s shale gas site near Blackpool take their legal challenge to the Court of Appeal in London on Wednesday.
What’s happening this week? 28 August-3 September 2017
In this week’s listings: Two-day hearing at the Court of Appeal in London on permission for fracking at Cuadrilla’s shale gas site at Preston New Road, near Blackpool; Deadline for comments on IGas application for testing at Ellesmere Port gas site; Third Energy information event about fracking at […]
August 2017 Drilling headlines
DrillOrDrop’s August2017 digest of news about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas updated daily. For headlines from previous months, click here
What’s happening this week? 15-21 May 2017
In this week’s listing: Public meeting on INEOS drilling plans at Harthill, seven screenings of The Bentley Effect, direct action training, court hearing on resident’s challenge to reopening of Roseacre Wood public inquiry and delivery of a letter about Preston New Road protests to Lancashire’s chief constable. Plus debates, information events […]
Resident fights on for right to challenge Minister over Roseacre fracking inquiry
A Lancashire resident is seeking a High Court hearing after he was refused permission to challenge the Communities’ Secretary, Sajid Javid, over Cuadrilla’s second shale gas site at Roseacre Wood.
Drilling Diary – March 2017
50+ events in March 2017 about UK fracking and onshore oil and gas, including two statutory challenges against the government approval of fracking at Preston New Road, plus the start of a nationwide fortnight of direct action, as well as court hearings, planning decisions, energy debates, information events, meetings […]
What’s happening this week? 27 February-5 March 2017
In this week’s listings Lancashire County Council considers planning applications for changed conditions on restoration at Cuadrilla’s site at Becconsall Five Keep it in the Ground mobiliser tour events Court hearings for people arrested at Cuadrilla’s Preston New Road site Two British Geological Survey drop-in events Plus meetings, workshops, […]
Cheering crowds at court as anti-fracking campaigner, Tina Rothery, avoids jail: full report
Anti-fracking campaigner, Tina Rothery, said this afternoon she was delighted to avoid a two-week jail term in Styal Prison.
Court date for anti-fracking campaigner facing jail
A prominent anti-fracking campaigner facing a fortnight in jail has a final chance to avoid the sentence at a court hearing next month.
Drilling Diary – November 2016
40+ events about UK fracking and onshore oil and gas in November 2016, including United Against Fracking national rally, Kirby Misperton judicial review hearing and Nottinghamshire council meeting to decide IGas shale gas application. Plus film screenings, meetings, conference, workshops, information events, fundraisers, debates and talks. Also advanced notice […]
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