Hinkley B gets seven year extension
It's been announced that Hinkley Point B nuclear power station in Somerset will carry on generating electricity for another seven years.
Following assessments, EDF energy has decided to extend its life until at least 2023. It says it has completed the necessary assessments.
It comes on the day the company opens a new visitor centre at the plant.
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