Summary
Families who have endured opencast coal mining near their homes for 14 years may be about to finally get relief from the relentless march of the industry.
Campaigners in the Northumberland villages of Stobswood, Widdrington Station and Ulgham have been battling for years to call a halt to the impact of opencasting on their communities.See the full content of this document
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Opencast Torment May Soon Be Over
Now county council planning officials are recommending the rejection of a new bid by UK Coal to extend workings at the 1,500- acre Stobswood site by a further three ye...
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