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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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'.

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 ...