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Cuadrilla shale gas drill site rejected by council

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Green groups say narrow vote by Lancashire County Council threatens Prime Minister's plans to go 'all out' for shale

Lancashire County Council today rejected Cuadrilla's planning application to expand operations at a drill site at Singleton, marking a victory for campaigners and dealing a fresh blow to the government's...

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