HUNDREDS of people will descend on York city centre tomorrow for an anti-fracking rally.

Community groups from across Yorkshire will come together for what could be the biggest ever anti-fracking rally ever held in Yorkshire.

More than 2,000 people are expected to attend the event, which will begin at Clifford’s Tower at 12noon.

The march will then make its way to York Minster, where there will be speeches from community leaders, local politicians and anti-fracking campaigners.

A spokesperson for Frack Free Ryedale said: "We urge everyone who is concerned about the threat fracking poses to our climate, our water supply, our health, our tourism and agriculture, our countryside and our children's future to come along and join us on Saturday to show your opposition to this unwanted, unnecessary and unsafe industry.

"This is a family friendly event, and everyone is welcome, bring your friends and family."

The rally comes in the wake of the decision by the North Yorkshire County Council to approve fracking at Kirby Misperton, despite receiving 4,375 letters opposing the application and 36 letters of support.