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Lancashire farmers in wind turbine row with MoD
Farmers who live near a wind farm in Lancashire have been refused permission for their own domestic turbines in case they interfere with military airspace.
Five neighbours of the Hyndburn Wind Farm want to build 25m (80ft) wind turbines - nearly 100m (330ft) shorter than the 12 on Oswaldtwistle Moor.
They said they needed to generate their own power to offset "crippling" bills.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said more turbines would interfere with radar at its Warton base.
Hyndburn Council rejected the farmers' plans after the MoD objected.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-21701860
