ANTI-fracking objectors applauded the unanimous decision by South Downs National Park Authority to reject Celtique Energie's application to test drill for shale gas and oil at Fernhurst, last Thursday. But the battle looks set to go up a gear, with Celtique now poised to appeal. If it does, it will be the first real test of the Government's stricter stance on drilling for shale gas and oil in national parks. For full story, see this week's Liphook Herald.