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Radioactive waste

The Magnox Swarf Storage Silo (MSSS). Several concrete nuclear buildings with several chimneys are in operation at Sellafield.

Sellafield could leak until 2050s, MPs warn

A report criticises the speed of decommissioning work at the UK's largest nuclear site, Sellafield.

A group of men and women, most wearing suits or blazers, hold champagne flutes as a man at the centre uncorks a bottle of champagne. They stand in front of a council office with red-brick walls and a stone doorway.

Nuclear waste storage plan thrown out after vote

Lincolnshire County Council will withdraw from talks about a potential disposal site near Louth.

A composite, computer-generated image of a coastline with a Geological Disposal Facility - a large dark-grey area with white patterns - beside the blue sea.

Councillors move to end nuclear waste talks

Nuclear Waste Services has earmarked an area near Louth as a possible site to bury nuclear waste.

Workers wearing white suits and florescent overalls lay concrete at the treatment plant in Sellafield. There is a crane in the distance and other industrial buildings.

Sellafield project reaches major milestone

More than 140 tonnes of plutonium is at Sellafield where it is due to be treated and repackaged.

A general view of Sellafield taken from afar across a green field. The skyline of Sellafield is characterized by tall buildings and towers, with the sea in the background.

Plan for new building to store radioactive waste

It would be the second of four buildings to be constructed on site, documents show.

A male and female operator pictured from behind looking at screens in a control room at Sellafield

Vacuum found in nuclear vault never meant to open

The vacuum was believed to have been used in the 1950s and 60s, Sellafield says.

A blue locomotive with the number three branded on its cabin is hauled up on to a large transportation vehicle. Two work people wearing orange fluorescent jackets stand nearby and work on the vehicle.

Nuclear site retires locomotive to original firm

Sellafield says it is replacing its diesel locomotives with electric ones to move nuclear material.

A composite, computer-generated image of a coastline with a Geological Disposal Facility - a large dark-grey area with white patterns - beside the blue sea.

Council withdraws from nuclear waste talks

Nuclear Waste Services has earmarked an area near Louth as a possible site for nuclear waste.

A map of the Cumbrian coast with Sellafield, Seascale, Millom and Haverigg highlighted.

Cumbria could be only option for nuclear disposal

The county could be the only area left to be considered for the disposal site, councillors hear.