Hi all
Sussex council has just given planning permission to Northern Petroleum to Test drill for oil in Markswell wood, Forestside nr Chichester.Its ancient woodland in the south downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty.

 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/sussex/7390454.stm

and Northern petroleums press release announcing the decision

 http://www.northpet.com/news-2008/05-14.html

bast*rds

tina l