Protesters demonstrate against proposed Hunterston data centre in North Ayrshire
The Reject Hunterston Data Centre campaign held a small protest in Kilmarnock, saying a planned data centre would harm heritage and biodiversity. Developer Eneus Energy says the plans are at an early stage.
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The story, neutrally told
Protesters have warned that a planned data centre in North Ayrshire would have a "horrendous" impact on heritage and biodiversity. Sky NewsN “A planned data centre in North Ayrshire would have a "horrendous" impact on heritage and biodiversity, protesters have warned.” Read at Sky News ↗ Evening StandardN “Protesters have said a planned data centre in North Ayrshire would have a “horrendous” impact on heritage and biodiversity.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ The Reject Hunterston Data Centre campaign held a small demonstration on Wednesday 30 September outside the Park Hotel in Kilmarnock. Evening StandardN “A small demonstration by the Reject Hunterston Data Centre campaign was held on Wednesday outside the Park Hotel in Kilmarnock.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ Eneus Energy, the company behind the plans, had a stall at a business-to-business event in the hotel, and demonstrators held up "no data centre" signs outside. Evening StandardN “Eneus Energy, the company behind the plans for the data centre, had a stall at a B2B event in the hotel.”“The demonstrators held up “no data centre” signs outside the venue.” Read at Evening Standard ↗
The campaign says the proposal is for a huge data centre on a greenfield site just 50 metres from Hunterston Castle, which it describes as 800 years old. Evening StandardN “build a huge data centre on a greenfield site just 50 metres from Hunterston Castle.”“The castle is 800 years old, and its rural setting is an important part of its heritage.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ It also points to Neolithic remains in the area and says the development would damage West Kilbride, which it calls Scotland's most innovative craft town and a popular tourist destination. Evening StandardN “The remains of Neolithic settlements indicate the importance of the area’s archaeology.”“West Kilbride is Scotland’s most innovative craft town and a popular tourist destination.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ The group is calling for the proposal to be stopped and for any future planning application to be refused. Evening StandardN “We’re calling for a full-stop to this proposal, and any future planning application to be refused.” Read at Evening Standard ↗
Eneus Energy says the plans are at an early stage and that the campus is being designed sustainably, using Scottish renewable energy, and would bring jobs and supply chain opportunities. Evening StandardN “The company behind the proposals says the Hunterston data centre plans are in early stages of development.”“delivering significant benefits in terms of employment and supply chain opportunities for the local area.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ The Evening Standard said Eneus Energy had been approached for comment. Evening StandardN “Eneus Energy has been approached for comment.” Read at Evening Standard ↗
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- Framing
- Both outlets lead with the protesters' warning of a 'horrendous' impact; the Evening Standard adds detail on the protest, the campaign's statement and the developer's website description.
- Emphasis
- Heritage (Hunterston Castle, Neolithic remains) and biodiversity concerns, presented mainly through the campaign's own statement, with the developer's response alongside.
- Leaves out or plays down
- No independent assessment of the heritage or environmental claims, and no comment yet from Eneus Energy or planning authorities.
- Charged language
- “horrendous”
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“A small demonstration by the Reject Hunterston Data Centre campaign was held on Wednesday outside the Park Hotel in Kilmarnock.” — Evening Standard
“A planned data centre in North Ayrshire would have a "horrendous" impact on heritage and biodiversity, protesters have warned.” — Sky News
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What every side reports
- Protesters say the planned North Ayrshire data centre would have a 'horrendous' impact on heritage and biodiversity.
- The protest was on Wednesday 30 September.
Hunterston data centre other
The campaign opposes the project on heritage, landscape and biodiversity grounds; developer Eneus Energy describes it as an early-stage, sustainable, low-carbon campus that would bring jobs and investment.
“If this development goes ahead, the loss of heritage, landscape, and biodiversity will be horrendous.” — Evening Standard
“The campus would create a modern, low-carbon data centre while delivering significant benefits in terms of employment and supply chain opportunities for the local area.” — Evening Standard
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Data centre would have ‘horrendous’ impact in North Ayrshire, protesters say
Neutral Reports the protest with the campaign's statement and the developer's website claims, noting the company was approached for comment.
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Data centre would have 'horrendous' impact, protesters warn
Neutral Leads with protesters' warning of a 'horrendous' impact on heritage and biodiversity.
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- 30 Sep 11:22 First Evening StandardN Data centre would have ‘horrendous’ impact in North Ayrshire, protesters say
- 30 Sep 12:19 +56m Sky NewsN Data centre would have 'horrendous' impact, protesters warn
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