BBC News_Fracking approved in North Yorkshire 23May16 <br /> <br />Landmark North Yorkshire fracking operation approved. <br /> <br />The first fracking operation in England since a ban was lifted in 2012 has been approved. <br /> <br />North Yorkshire County Council considered a bid by Third Energy to extract shale gas at a site near Kirby Misperton in Ryedale. <br /> <br />Hundreds of protesters attended a meeting in Northallerton to voice anger at the project, which had been recommended for approval.
