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lancashire

August 17, 2019

Friends of the Earth calls for ban as fracking resumes

Friends of the Earth says that in 60 days of fracking last year, there were 57 earthquakes, and is calling for the industry to be banned.
June 26, 2019

Friends of the Earth takes legal action against Cuadrilla anti-protest injunction

Friends of the Earth has launched legal proceedings against fracking firm Cuadrilla to force it to substantially reduce a wide-ranging injunction which restricts protest against its operations at Preston New Road in Lancashire.
November 30, 2018

Friends of the Earth challenge Lancashire fracking in High Court

Friends of the Earth believes the Environment Agency did not promote the best available techniques for the treatment of fracking flowback fluid
November 8, 2018

Inspection finds HMP Kirkham successful, but staff-prisoner relationships need addressing

HMP Kirkham found to be safe, but many prisoners felt victimised by rude and abrupt staff.
October 7, 2018

Interim injunction halts fracking in Lancashire on safety grounds

A full injunction hearing is expected to take place on 10 October 2018.
September 27, 2018

Anti-fracking campaigners 'deserve our gratitude, not a prison term'

Three anti-fracking protesters have received custodial sentences.
September 10, 2018

Lancashire women invoke Suffragettes for anti-fracking event

Lancashire women say local communities should have the power to decide whether fracking is allowed in their area.
July 27, 2018

GMB paramedics in the North West to strike every week

Ambulance staff who are members of the GMB union will strike every week until there is a commitment to settle long-running pay dispute.
May 6, 2018

Friends of the Earth seeks judicial review of Lancashire fracking plans

Friends of the Earth is seeking judicial review of Cuadrilla’s plans to frack at its Preston New Road site in Lancashire.
March 22, 2018

Lancashire women in protest march to fracking site

Lancashire women have taken part in a peaceful walk and silent protest at the Cuadrilla fracking site in Preston.