Sellafield

British

/ ˈsɛləˌfiːld /

noun

Former name: Windscale. the site of an atomic power station and nuclear reprocessing plant in NW England, in W Cumbria

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Taxpayers today are still paying for Sellafield to deal with nuclear waste from the 1950s.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025

Sellafield, in Cumbria, currently deals with most of the country's waste, but it is running out of space and costs are spiralling.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025

"We have zero tolerance of bullying, harassment and offensive behaviour in the workplace - we expect Sellafield and the NDA to operate on this basis, investigate allegations and take robust action when needed."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

Owners EDF Energy said all spent fuel from Hunterston had now been transported by train to Sellafield in Cumbria for long-term storage.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

We were married in Egremont church, by Parson Sellafield, and went to Whitehaven, where we lived quietly and happily for many a week.

From The Squire of Sandal-Side A Pastoral Romance by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston

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