Quarry

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Delighted campaigners and an image of the plans

'A community win': Plans for water park resort in derelict quarry blocked

The controversial plans faced widespread opposition from people living nearby, with some saying it will be an eyesore.

30 Sept

Residents 'heartbroken' and 'angry' as quarry expansion approved

Selena Young has lived in Glyncoch her whole life. She says if the expansion goes ahead, the quarry will be within 158 metres of her house.

14 Aug

Villagers' plea to clear 'illegal asbestos' dump in former quarry

Residents of a small Somerset village urge the council to clear 'dangerous dump of contaminated material' at former quarry

12 Jun

Dartmoor’s last working stone quarry given 16-year extension

Moment puppy rescued after falling down steep quarry

The residents 'scared' when it rains because of 'toxic' water from quarry

Residents's anger over council plans to increase quarrying in the local area

New Chouet headland quarry given planning approval

Plans put forward for quarrying at Guernsey's Chouet headland

Residents 'heartbroken' at haulage firm's plans for road through Yate Rocks

Walleys Quarry: Protestors gather again against 'harmful noxious gases'

Walleys Quarry: Environment Agency to investigate alleged illegal waste activity

Walleys Quarry: Mother of 5-year-old wins case against Environment Agency

States members approve plans for Guernsey's new quarry

Jersey's draft bridging island plan moves to the next stage