Yorkshire fracking approval may be unlawful, campaigners say

Decision to allow shale gas tests in village of Kirby Misperton could be challenged in court, Friends of the Earth saysAnti-fracking campaigners have claimed that a decision to allow energy companies to drill for shale gas in Yorkshire could be challenged in court. Fracking firm Third Energy was given permission last month to carry out test drilling at a site in Kirby Misperton in Rydale, North Yorkshire, even after 99% of locals opposed the application. Continue reading...