Tag: Banks Mining

  • Highthorn opencast plans rejected, Banks to challenge decision

    Highthorn opencast plans rejected, Banks to challenge decision

    23rd March 2018

    A controversial plan to create a surface mine at a local beauty spot has been rejected…

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  • The battle of Druridge Bay

    The battle of Druridge Bay

    12th December 2016

    On the road to Druridge is a plaque commemorating a victory won over 20 years ago….

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  • Council backs surface mine plans, amidst calls for Government to overturn decision

    Council backs surface mine plans, amidst calls for Government to overturn decision

    16th August 2016

    Proposals for a surface mine at Highthorn near Widdrington have been given the green light by…

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  • Save Druridge protest walk

    Save Druridge protest walk

    30th June 2015

    Almost 100 people determined to maintain the beauty, peace and wildlife of a Northumberland beauty spot…

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  • Petition launched to ‘Save Druridge Bay’

    Petition launched to ‘Save Druridge Bay’

    7th May 2014

    We have a love and a passion for Druridge Bay, which is about to be destroyed…

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  • Jobs vs views as plans announced for more opencasting

    Jobs vs views as plans announced for more opencasting

    8th August 2013

    Land between Widdrington Station and Druridge Bay has been identified as another source of coal which…

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