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26/07/2013
Protesters Maintain Overnight Presence In Sussex
An all night protest has been held in a Sussex village over exploratory oil drilling, after permission was granted for a 3,000ft well and 2,500ft horizontal bore.
Around 25 protesters formed a chain at the site near Balcombe overnight, according to the BBC.
It is understood that protesters are concerned that energy company Cuadrilla might also carry out hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking.
However, the firm said any such work would require new permission from the Environment Agency.
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Around 25 protesters formed a chain at the site near Balcombe overnight, according to the BBC.
It is understood that protesters are concerned that energy company Cuadrilla might also carry out hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking.
However, the firm said any such work would require new permission from the Environment Agency.
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29 July 2013
Protesters Delay West Sussex Oil Drilling
Protesters have delayed the start of exploratory oil drilling in West Sussex for at least 24 hours. Cuadrilla, the company behind the drilling, has said that protesters have blocked the entrance to the woodland site near Balcombe. It follows the stalling of delivery tankers for three days last week by protesters.
Protesters Delay West Sussex Oil Drilling
Protesters have delayed the start of exploratory oil drilling in West Sussex for at least 24 hours. Cuadrilla, the company behind the drilling, has said that protesters have blocked the entrance to the woodland site near Balcombe. It follows the stalling of delivery tankers for three days last week by protesters.
05 October 2010
Two Arrested Over Hastings Pier Blaze
As firefighters continue to battle the blaze on Hastings pier in East Sussex, two men have been arrested on suspicion of arson. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, who spent most of the night trying to control the fire, said around 95% of the Victorian pier has been destroyed. There are no reports of any injuries.
Two Arrested Over Hastings Pier Blaze
As firefighters continue to battle the blaze on Hastings pier in East Sussex, two men have been arrested on suspicion of arson. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, who spent most of the night trying to control the fire, said around 95% of the Victorian pier has been destroyed. There are no reports of any injuries.
25 July 2013
Exploratory Oil Drilling In West Sussex Given Go Ahead
Exploratory oil drilling is to begin in West Sussex. The environment agency have issued a waste permit to energy company, Cuadrilla, allowing it to begin work near Balcombe.
Exploratory Oil Drilling In West Sussex Given Go Ahead
Exploratory oil drilling is to begin in West Sussex. The environment agency have issued a waste permit to energy company, Cuadrilla, allowing it to begin work near Balcombe.
16 August 2013
Fracking Firm To Scale Back Operations
The energy firm behind controversial fracking works at a site in West Sussex has said it is to scale back its operations. According to the BBC, the company, Cuadrilla, said it made the decision following police advice. The announcement comes as more than 1,000 protestors are expected to descend on the site this weekend in opposition to the plans.
Fracking Firm To Scale Back Operations
The energy firm behind controversial fracking works at a site in West Sussex has said it is to scale back its operations. According to the BBC, the company, Cuadrilla, said it made the decision following police advice. The announcement comes as more than 1,000 protestors are expected to descend on the site this weekend in opposition to the plans.
04 September 2013
Badger Cull Protesters Out Overnight In Gloucestershire
Protesters have spent the night in west Gloucestershire over concerns that the controversial process of a badger cull, which began in Sussex last week, was due to begin in the area. It is uncertain whether the cull has begun in Gloucestershire, but some 100 protesters spent the night in the area in an effort to either witness or disrupt the action.
Badger Cull Protesters Out Overnight In Gloucestershire
Protesters have spent the night in west Gloucestershire over concerns that the controversial process of a badger cull, which began in Sussex last week, was due to begin in the area. It is uncertain whether the cull has begun in Gloucestershire, but some 100 protesters spent the night in the area in an effort to either witness or disrupt the action.
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