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Residents’ incinerator health fears

Concerned locals in County Durham have warned a “toxic” waste incinerator could impact thousands of lives

Jun 10, 2025
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By Bill Edgar, Local Democracy Reporter

Objector Harriett Sowerby (centre) with protestors at the inquiry regarding the proposed Merchant Park incinerator. Picture: Gareth Lightfoot.

UPDATE 1pm Friday, June 13; The public meeting planned for Monday June 16 has been postponed to a date yet tbc. Posting on the group’s facebook page the organisers said: Rath…

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