Lancashire

Shale gas operator confirms it will not be able to resume operations before its planning permission expires.

The government has resumed its quarterly survey of public attitudes to fracking and shale gas.

Fracking firm confirms drilling has begun - while the government launches 'Green GB' week to promote clean growth.

What do Mr Blobby, Spiderman and Dumbledore have in common? And Bez from 80s rock band Happy Mondays, local residents, farmers, students and solidarity groups from around the UK? These characters assembled for a climate carnival in Lancashire, reports LYDIA NOON