Some scientists say strong magnetic fields in homes near high-voltage cables may increase the risk of cancer.
They believe electromagnetic fields from power lines or household appliances may impair the body’s ability to fight disease.
But the theory has been dismissed by researchers at the National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB) in Oxfordshire.
They say they have failed to find evidence to support it in laboratory experiments.
“Some studies in the past have thrown up evidence of a weak link between unusually strong magnetic fields experienced in some homes, and leukaemia in children,” said lead researcher Dr David Lloyd.
“We tried to produce this effect in cells in the lab, but couldn’t find it even using magnetic fields stronger than people would experience in everyday life.”
Large-scale studies looking at disease trends have found that there is no link between magnetic fields given off by overhead power lines or electrical appliances and most cases of childhood leukaemia.
“Studies show very clearly that the vast majority of children in the UK are not exposed to levels of electromagnetic radiation that would constitute any risk at all,” said Dr Lesley Walker, of Cancer Research UK.
However, the NRPB, the UK Government’s radiation watchdog, has admitted in the past that there is a “weak association” between electromagnetic fields and increased risk of childhood leukaemia.
In homes with prolonged exposure to unusually strong magnetic fields - 0.5% of those in the UK - there may be a slight increased risk of the disease. Researchers have been unable to explain why this might be the case.
“Studies like ours have failed to uncover a pathway by which magnetic fields could cause childhood leukaemia - and it’s looking probable that none exists,” said Dr Lloyd.
Scottish and Southern Energy said that there would be fewer pylons and less transmission lines than currently run through the park area.
There will be 76 pylons compared to 128 at present.
The company also said that overall there would be 200 fewer pylons than on the existing 132,000 volt transmission line, but that they would be bigger.
The height of the new pylons will range from 42m to 65m.
Almost 80% of the pylons will be lower than 57m. The height of the pylons on the existing line ranges from 25m to 41m.
Campaigners had urged the company to put the cable underground but Scottish and Southern said this would could cost between six and 12 times as much.
The power firm said that about 60% of the line would be built on a route adjacent to the existing line, which it will replace.
power produced by new wind farms and hydro schemes in the Highlands and islands to customers further south.
A spokesman for Scottish and Southern Energy said that the new route was published on its website.
He said that anyone concerned about where the line would go should consult the online map.
An application to build and operate the line would soon be submitted to Scottish Executive ministers, the company said.
Spokesman for protest group Stirling Before Pylons, Peter Pearson, said: “We are massively disappointed to learn there have been no significant changes to the proposed route.
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SSE said the upgraded line would ship renewable energy to the south.
The company does not believe that a current 132kV line is sufficient to feed power from the growing number of wind and hydro energy sites in the Highlands and Islands
to the National Grid.
It has proposed an upgraded line with about 600 pylons, some up to 213ft high.
The company said that overall there would be 200 fewer pylons than on the existing transmission line, but that they would be bigger.
The proposals have already been attacked by the Ramblers Association in Scotland, which claimed they would be “disastrous”.
Part of the proposed line will run through the Cairngorms National Park, which is one of the areas where the route has sparked most protest.
Campaign group Cairngorms Revolt Against Pylons called for a local public inquiry following the application.
The group has warned that the move would totally contradict the park’s central aims, as well as undermining Scotland’s reputation for wild landscapes.
Jo Cumming, chair of the campaign group, said: “We are disappointed that SNH has not asked for a strategic environmental assessment which would take into account all
the energy requirements across Scotland, the broad range of renewable energy options and energy conservation.
“What will the Cairngorms National Park and Scotland as a whole look like in five to 10 years’ time?
“If even a few of the proposed plans for wind farms go ahead the CNP and Scotland will be a wirescape.”
However, SNH concluded that many concerns are likely to be addressed through provision of further information or the application of planning conditions.
The Cairngorms National Park Authority has formally objected to a major upgrade of the electricity supply from the Highlands to Stirlingshire.
The authority’s planning committee met on Friday to consider a recommendation from planning officials to oppose the proposed “super-pylons”.
The objection focuses on a section of the route for the new pylons which goes through the 4,000 sq km national park.
The plans have been put forward by Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE).
They consist of 600 electricity pylons between Beauly in the Highlands and Denny, near Falkirk, running through the Cairngorms National Park and within sight of the
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Park authority convener Andrew Thin called on SSE to consider more seriously placing the lines underground.
He called on the Scottish Executive to set up meetings with all interested bodies to consider the whole proposal and avoid the need for a public inquiry.
SSE said it hopes to avoid the matter going to a public inquiry by continuing talks with councils.
A spokesman said: “If a public inquiry is called then we will go into that in a positive and constructive way.
“A much better option in terms to resolve the issues, if councils are not opposed to the line in principle and only some of the detail, is to hopefully continue talks
to avoid, or at least reduce the scope, of a public inquiry.”
Controversial plans for a line of electricity pylons between the Highlands and Central Scotland will be the subject of a public inquiry.
The Beauly to Denny line, proposed by Scottish and Southern Energy, would see 600 pylons built on a 137-mile route.
The inquiry, due to begin in early 2007, was announced after a large number of objections to the plans.
Scottish and Southern Energy said the development was needed in order to meet green energy targets.
The line would allow renewable energy from proposed wind and wave projects in the north to be transmitted to the major population centres of central Scotland.
The announcement of the public inquiry by the Scottish Executive was welcomed by protesters against the pylons, the largest of which would be 65m high.
The four councils covering the area where they would be built - Perth and Kinross, Highland, Stirling and Falkirk - have all objected to the plans. A Scottish and Southern Energy spokesman said: “It is clear that if Scotland is going to meet its renewable targets then the Beauly to Denny line has to be upgraded.”
“But we are entering the democratic process and will see it through to its conclusion.”
Inquiry reporters appointed by Scottish ministers are planning to hold pre-inquiry meetings along the proposed route in October.
The inquiry’s findings are expected to be issued by the end of next year.
Actress Jodie Prenger has landed the role of Nancy in the West End musical Oliver! after winning the BBC talent show I’d Do Anything.
The 28-year-old from Blackpool, who chose to perform Whitney Houston’s I Have Nothing, burst into tears as host Graham Norton announced the winner.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m so chuffed,” she said.
Jessie Buckley, 18, came second in the competition, which was decided by a public vote.
Cameron Mackintosh, who will be producing the West End show, said he was “thrilled” for Jodie.
Both performers sang As Long As He Needs Me from the musical.
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After the lines closed, the judges which included Torchwood star John Barrowman, singer and presenter Denise Van Outen and musicals star Barry Humphries revealed their preferences were split down the middle.
Andrew Lloyd Webber, who announced he preferred Jessie, said afterwards: “It was always going to be the people’s choice.”
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