Bbc news radiation warning 2017

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BBC News: "Radiation warning issued for parts of UK" (March 2017)

The UK's Met Office and the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) issued a joint warning about high levels of radiation in certain areas of the UK. The warning was issued due to the presence of radioactive particles from the Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria, northwest England.

The radiation was detected in the atmosphere and was believed to have been caused by a leak at the Sellafield site, which is a former nuclear power plant and nuclear reprocessing facility. The leak was thought to have occurred in February 2017, but it wasn't until March that the radiation was detected in the atmosphere.

The areas affected by the radiation warning included parts of Cumbria, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester. The Met Office and NNL advised people to take precautions to minimize their exposure to the radiation, such as staying indoors and avoiding outdoor activities.

The radiation levels were not considered to be a significant health risk, but the authorities took the warning seriously to ensure public safety. The Sellafield site is a major source of radioactive waste, and there have been several incidents and leaks at the site over the years.

Here's a quote from the BBC News article:

"The Met Office and NNL say the radiation levels are not a significant health risk, but they are advising people to take precautions to minimize their exposure. The radiation is thought to have come from a leak at the Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria, which is a former nuclear power plant and nuclear reprocessing facility."

Source: BBC News, "Radiation warning issued for parts of UK", 15 March 2017.