EXPLORATION firm Egdon Resources has secured permission to drill a borehole to look for gas under the North Yorkshire countryside.

The company will drill the well on land south of Broad Gate Farm near the village of Westerdale in the North York Moors National Park.

It is the second time Egdon has tried to find gas in the area having failed to find commercial quantities six years ago.

Managing director Mark Abbott said: "We are delighted that the National Park Authority has approved our application for the West......for the full story register now for free or login below...