Inquiry into Lake District wind farm begins
Press Review 20 April 2005
A planning inquiry into a giant wind farm planned for the edge of the Lake District National Park began yesterday.
Scotland 'should not rush to develop windfarms'
News Article 30 December 2004
Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser has said that Scotland should not become over-reliant on onshore windfarms.
Hewitt to praise wind energy
Press Review 22 November 2004
Trade and industry secretary Patricia Hewitt is today expected to confirm that construction of wind farms is now at record levels.
Wind farms get gust of good news
Press Review 10 August 2004
Ministers yesterday signalled a positive approach to the development of controversial wind farms.
Tories to give locals a say on wind farms
Press Review 27 July 2004
The Conservatives have pledged to ensure that local concerns about the placing of windfarms are not ignored or overruled.
Tories cautious on wind farm expansion
News Article 26 July 2004
The Conservatives have criticised government moves to make it easier to build wind farms despite local objections.
Offshore windfarm plans 'a threat to shipping'
News Article 4 June 2004
Transport ministers have been slammed for ignoring the risks that offshore wind farms could pose to ships using British waters.
Wind farms 'to cause collision' say MPs
Press Review 11 May 2004
A collision between a ship and an offshore wind farm is inevitable because turbines are being built close to busy shipping lanes, the commons transport committee said yesterday.
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Wind power offers boost for struggling farmers
News Article 28 August 2001
Farmers could receive extra income if they take part in a new scheme that would see electricity generating wind turbines built on their land.
Wind power to wire-up 1m homes
Press Review 6 April 2001
Wind farms to get £1bn boost
Press Review 5 April 2001
Windfarms set for new developments
News Article 5 April 2001
Plans to increase the number of off-shore wind farms around the coast of the UK have been announced as part of the government's drive to increase the UK's production of
Off-shore wind farms see big interest
Press Review 16 February 2001
