Fracking under way
FRACKING for shale gas has begun in Lancashire amid protests over the controversial process.
Energy firm Cuadrilla said it had started hydraulic fracturing at Preston New Road in Little Plumpton, Lancashire, and it will continue for three months.
Earlier police closed off the site as about 50 protesters gathered ahead of the start of the process and a team had to cut a man and woman out of a set of tyres which they had apparently cemented their arms into. CELEBRITIES, politicians and other public figures have reacted with joy to the announcement from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex that they are expecting a baby.
Harry and Meghan told the world they would be welcoming a new member of the Royal Family in Spring 2019 with an announcement on the official Kensington Palace Twitter account yesterday morning.
The announcement came after the couple arrived in Sydney yesterday on the eve of their 16-day major tour which will take in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga.
Prime Minister Theresa May wrote on Twitter: “My warmest congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the happy news they are expecting a baby. Wishing them all the best.”
Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, also congratulated the pair, tweeting: “Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their happy news!”