A steam leak at Heysham 1 power station has triggered an improvement notice by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR).

Heysham is the only site in the UK to have two operating nuclear power stations. Heysham 1 began operating in 1983. It has two advanced gas cooled reactors, which are scheduled for closure in 2027.

Power company EDF, which owns Heysham 1 power station, said the employees were taken to hospital following an "accidental steam release". The BBC understands one person suffered burns, one a ...

The Lancashire site is the only one in the UK to have two operating nuclear power stations. Heysham 1 began operating in 1983 and has two advanced gas cooled reactors, scheduled for closure in 2027.

Heysham 1 has already had its shutdown postponed in the past with the most recent delay moving the date from spring 2026 to 2027 - Paul Cooper ...

Heysham 2 power station In 2015, Heysham 1 suffered a major incident when it suffered a significant CO2 leak. A failed pipe at the facility released approximately 30 tonnes of clean Carbon Dioxide ...

Green party councillors in Lancaster City Council have branded a recent Labour motion to welcome an extension to the life of the two ageing nuclear power stations in Heysham as 'deeply irresponsible'.