Protests continue at '˜Gatwick Gusher' oil drilling site
Various environmental groups have set up at the Horley site, nicknamed the Gatwick Gusher, which is thought to contain up to 100bn barrels of oil.
Today, group members were out with placards either protesting against fossil fuel use in general, or against fracking in particular.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdUK Oil and Gas Investments has said it does not expect to have to use hydraulic fracturing or ‘fracking’ to release the oil.
However, anti-fracking campaign groups fear that large deposits of shale gas could be found, creating a huge incentive for fracking to take place.
Don’t miss out on all the latest breaking news where you live.
Here are four ways you can be sure you’ll be amongst the first to know what’s going on.
1) Make our website your homepage
2) Like our Facebook page
3) Follow us on Twitter
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide Ad4) Register with us by clicking on ‘sign in’ (top right corner). You can then receive our daily newsletter AND add your point of view to stories that you read here.
And do share with your family and friends - so they don’t miss out!
Always the first with your local news.
Be part of it.