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A Northamptonshire MP says the controversial technique of fracking is safe and would be welcome in Northamptonshire.

Brian Binley, the Conservative MP for Northampton South, says the alleged dangers of fracking are a nonsense and the technique is essential to solving Britain's energy crisis. Other Northamptonshire MP's agree and so does MEP Roger Helmer.

Geologist, Proffesor Nick Petford, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Northampton, explains what fracking is, and Brian Binley gives his view.

Stuart talks to Roger Helmer and to Tony Clarke, a member of the Green Party in Northampton.

Also:

* health managers say Brackley will still be getting its new hospital even though one of the partners in the project has pulled out

* demolition work will start shortly on land next to St Peter's Way in Northampton, and the West Northamptonshire Development Corporation says it wants to build new high quality, energy efficient offices on the land

* the Nene Centre at Thrapston prepares to reopen after being shut for a year so that its roof could be replaced

* the Police Cadet Scheme in Northamptonshire is expanding with a new unit opening in Kettering

* hundreds of thousands of pounds will be raised today at Silverstone to support live saving work in Africa with the Pitsford-based charity Riders for Health holding its annual "Day of Champions"

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