As the Environmental report makes clear the emissions from the radar are many times lower than the safe levels set by the National Radiological Protection Board.

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This theory was first aired a year ago following a small-scale study, and was ridiculed by the National Radiological Protection Board, the watchdog on health issues involving radiation and electromagnetic fields.

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Mr Dolan said a study by the National Radiological Protection Board had said exposure levels from living near masts were "extremely low", with the overall evidence suggesting they were unlikely to pose a health risk.

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