“Government’s extension of gas exploration licence was unlawful”, court told
An anti-fracking campaigner claimed in the High Court today that the government had acted unlawfully when it gave IGas more time to drill for gas near his home in Cheshire
Community group wins right to continue legal fight against fracking in Lancashire
A Lancashire residents’ group is to fight on in with its legal challenge to permission for fracking at Cuadrilla’s shale gas site near Blackpool.
UKOG threatens group with legal action over Broadford Bridge newsletter
The company behind a West Sussex oil exploration well, where drilling began on 29 May 2017, has threatened legal action against a local campaign group.
Residents’ surprise at blocked legal challenge over Roseacre Wood fracking site
A community group said this afternoon it was “very surprised” that a high court judge had blocked the legal challenge over Cuadrilla’s proposed fracking site at Roseacre Wood.
Cuadrilla announces viewing area for fracking site – opponents say it’s a PR stunt
The fracking company, Cuadrilla, said today it had set up a viewing area for its Preston New Road shale gas site near Blackpool.
Anti-fracking campaigners gather at court for challenge against government on shale gas consent
Opponents of Cuadrilla’s fracking plans near Blackpool have gathered outside the High Court in Manchester for a challenge against the Communities’ Secretary, Sajid Javid.
Cuadrilla asks court to outlaw access at Lancashire fracking site
The shale gas company, Cuadrilla, is going to court on Monday to try to renew an injunction at its Preston New Road fracking site at Little Plumpton, near Blackpool.
Go-ahead for Notts shale gas site delayed for third time
A legal agreement clearing the way for Nottinghamshire’s first shale gas site has been delayed for the third time, the County Council confirmed today.
National Trust stands firm against INEOS seismic survey
The National Trust is continuing to refuse access for seismic surveying at historic Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire, despite threats of legal action.
January 2017 drilling headlines
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