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Several UK coastguard centres previously earmarked for closure have been given a reprieve - but eight will still go, with a loss of 159 jobs.
Both Shetland and Stornoway will remain in operation - a change to original plans which would have seen one shut.
Clyde, Swansea and Liverpool will be among those centres to close.
Shipping Minister Mike Penning said he knew there would be "disappointment", but the changes were necessary to create a 21st Century service.
The government originally wanted to cut the number of 24-hour coastguard centres from 18 to three but, following an outcry, agreed to look again at the plans.
At present, the 18 operate in nine pairs covering overlapping geographical areas.
Under the revised plans, at least one of each pair will be retained, and in the case of Stornoway and Shetland, both will remain open.
more . . . .
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-15840963
Both Shetland and Stornoway will remain in operation - a change to original plans which would have seen one shut.
Clyde, Swansea and Liverpool will be among those centres to close.
Shipping Minister Mike Penning said he knew there would be "disappointment", but the changes were necessary to create a 21st Century service.
The government originally wanted to cut the number of 24-hour coastguard centres from 18 to three but, following an outcry, agreed to look again at the plans.
At present, the 18 operate in nine pairs covering overlapping geographical areas.
Under the revised plans, at least one of each pair will be retained, and in the case of Stornoway and Shetland, both will remain open.
more . . . .
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-15840963
