Mobile mast fury leads to protest

A group of concerned mothers plan to take their protest over a mobile phone mast to their local council.

The "Mothers Against the Mast" group from the Moredon area of Swindon will present councillors with a 300- signature petition next Wednesday.

Spokeswoman Karen Kelly said: "My main issue is my son's health. This action is so inconsiderate when people's health can be affected."

The mast, which is not yet operational, appeared at Acres Way on 9 March.

Commenting on a separate protest earlier this month, a Vodafone spokeswoman said it did not matter whether the masts were 1m or 1,000m away from residents - it was "all about power levels".

"We're talking about a power level of 150 watts, which is a bit like a powerful light bulb," she said.

"It's important to note: no mobile phone masts, no mobile phones."