The Guardian | Campaigners celebrate as oil drilling at Surrey Hills site is blocked The Guardian Michael Gove has blocked drilling of a controversial exploratory oil well in the south of England, causing campaigners to celebrate but sparking an angry response from one of the firms involved. Concerns over the impact on ancient woodland led the ... Union Jack Oil emphasises 'balanced portfolio' as Holmwood venture is frustrated There will be no drilling for oil on Leith Hill after Forestry Commission lease expires |