The DePauw Nature Park was the site of an active limestone quarry from 1917 to 1977. The limestone rock began forming 350 million years ago from the remains of animals living on the bottom of an ...

But Hanson Aggregates said driving north from the quarry and away from the homes was not an option due to the steep gradient and it being in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. "It's not our ...

Plans for a third "super-quarry" that could threaten a local environment are "terrifying", residents have said. Hanson UK has applied to update planning consents to reopen and expand Westdown ...