Residents meet mobile mast firm

Campaigners fighting proposals for a new mobile phone mast in Nottinghamshire are to meet the company behind the development.

About 1,000 signatures have been collected from people objecting to plans to erect a mast close to schools in Southwell.

Many parents have said they were concerned about potential health risks.

National Grid Wireless insisted there was no threat to health but has agreed to meet with worried residents.

Some people have claimed the emissions from mobile phone masts can cause depression, behavioural problems and even cancer.

But mainstream scientific opinion has not found a link between the masts and any health problems.

However, National Grid Wireless said it was happy to discuss the issues with those who had concerns.