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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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13th earthquake recorded at fracking site - 'strongest so far'

Fracking has once again been halted at Cuadrilla's site in Lancashire after yet another earthquake was recorded in Blackpool this morning.

Its the thirteenth tremor since fracking began last Monday and the biggest so far.

Its been classed as a ''red event' and the energy company has paused operations for at least the next 18 hours as monitoring continues.

Adam McClean reports from the Preston New Road site.

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