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Fracking in Lancashire

Fracking for shale gas has begun in Lancashire amid protests over the controversial process.

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Fracking halted after 'earth tremor' in Lancashire

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Energy firm Cuadrilla say they've stopped fracking in Lancashire for the moment after an earth tremor.

What's been described as a 'seismic event' happened at the Preston New Road site this afternoon.

Anti fracking campaigners say the tremor is a "worrying sign"

Rob Jaskowski reports:

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