A one hundred million pound contract for the preparation works for the controversial new nuclear power station at Hinkley has gone to construction firm Kier Bam.

EDF Energy says, if planning permission is granted, excavating and building earthworks ready for the main build will create 350 jobs.

The firm also plans to create a partnership with Bridgwater College, and build a fifteen million pound training centre in the town.

There are fears the new reactor will ruin the Somerset countryside, and cause traffic problems.