
Protest to oppose fracking proposal
Residents from Woodsetts were invited to view plans by INEOS who want to build a shale gas exploratory well which could lead to fracking. INEOS presented its ideas and plans at a consultation event at Woodsetts Village Hall with a view of eventually submitting a planning application to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. Community Liason Manager at INEOS, Gordon Grant, said: “We have had plenty of interest and plenty of people coming over. “We have got experts from all th

CAR BOOT SALE 30/9/17
Woodsetts recreation ground 10am to 2pm. Entrance 50p per adult, under 16s free. Car pitch £5 in advance or £6 on the day. Tickets on sale at the Premier Store in Woodsetts, or email waffg@gmail.com. All ticket proceeds go to Woodsetts Against Fracking fundraising group to help the fight against fracking in our village.

Campaigners challenge injunction against anti-fracking protesters
Lawyers for two anti-fracking campaigners argue in high court that injunction obtained by Ineos curtails protester rights. The legality of a wide-ranging injunction obtained against anti-fracking protesters by a multinational firm is to be examined in a three-day court hearing. Two campaigners have launched a legal challenge against the injunction obtained by Ineos, the petrochemicals giant. Joe Corré, the son of the fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, and Joe Boyd, say it is