'Local storage' for nuclear waste

British Energy is considering building a third reactor at Hinkley

Waste from a new nuclear reactor in Somerset would be kept on site, local residents have been told.

British Energy is looking to build a third reactor at Hinkley Point after the government approved a new generation of nuclear power stations.

The company has explained its plans to people living near the site.

Some residents have expressed concern about plans to keep nuclear waste at the site, rather than transport it for storage at Sellafield.

"All the waste, including high level waste and spent fuel will actually be kept on site," said Jo Brown from Parents Concerned About Hinkley.

"This is much more dangerous than anything we've currently got as far as waste management is concerned."

However, Cannington parish council chairman Maurice Locke welcomed the news that waste would not be travelling through the village.