Vodafone defends mast plan

Mobile phone giant Vodafone today said a proposed mast set to go up near two Shropshire primary schools will operate under "stringent guidelines" and pose no health risks.

The company plans to put a mast in Copthorne Road, Shrewsbury, near to the Woodfield County Infant School and St George's Primary School.

But campaigners have hit out at the move claiming putting a mast so close to schools is "unacceptable".

Dr Rob Matthews, EMF manager at Vodafone UK, said the proposed radio base station was required to improve its 3G coverage.