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Nuclear waste repository

Calls to reverse the decision not to allow the underground storage of nuclear waste have been rejected by County Councillors.

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Nuclear storage decision stands

A group of West Cumbrian councillors today called for a reversal of the decision not to allow the underground storage of nuclear waste. At a heated meeting this afternoon they claimed there was no coherent reason for the decision.

But their plea was rejected and the decision stands - Cumbria will not bury nuclear waste. This is John Bevir's full report.

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