This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-36167558

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Didcot power station: Family fight explosives plan Didcot power station: Family fight explosives plan
(about 2 hours later)
The family of one of the missing workers trapped at the collapsed Didcot A Power Station say they will fight the decision to use explosives on the site.The family of one of the missing workers trapped at the collapsed Didcot A Power Station say they will fight the decision to use explosives on the site.
Steve Hall, the son-in-law of Ken Cresswell, said: "We want the men back in one piece, not many pieces."Steve Hall, the son-in-law of Ken Cresswell, said: "We want the men back in one piece, not many pieces."
It comes as RWE Npower announced plans to bring the rest of the building down by controlled explosive demolition.It comes as RWE Npower announced plans to bring the rest of the building down by controlled explosive demolition.
The firm said it would use a technique which would see the structure fall away from the existing pile of debris.The firm said it would use a technique which would see the structure fall away from the existing pile of debris.
Updates on this story and more from OxfordshireUpdates on this story and more from Oxfordshire
But Mr Hall said: "We are totally against it and we will fight and do whatever we have to to stop that blast."But Mr Hall said: "We are totally against it and we will fight and do whatever we have to to stop that blast."
Speaking on BBC Radio Oxford, Mr Hall said the family were in doubt over the building falling "the way they want it to".Speaking on BBC Radio Oxford, Mr Hall said the family were in doubt over the building falling "the way they want it to".
He said: "It could fall on the pile that's there which means the men will be buried under more material and metal.He said: "It could fall on the pile that's there which means the men will be buried under more material and metal.
"I don't know how they've come to the conclusion that the only way is to blast it.""I don't know how they've come to the conclusion that the only way is to blast it."
In a statement RWE Npower said: "We understand that any potential work involving further explosive demolition on site causes distress for the families.In a statement RWE Npower said: "We understand that any potential work involving further explosive demolition on site causes distress for the families.
"Having explored other manual options, our experts have made it clear that the quickest and safest way to bring the building down is by controlled explosive demolition.""Having explored other manual options, our experts have made it clear that the quickest and safest way to bring the building down is by controlled explosive demolition."
The plant was set for demolition when it collapsed on 23 February.The plant was set for demolition when it collapsed on 23 February.
The bodies of Christopher Huxtable, 34, from Swansea, Ken Cresswell, 57, and John Shaw, 61, both from Rotherham, have not been found following the collapse.The bodies of Christopher Huxtable, 34, from Swansea, Ken Cresswell, 57, and John Shaw, 61, both from Rotherham, have not been found following the collapse.
The body of Michael Collings, 53, from Cleveland, North Yorkshire, was recovered from the site. The body of Michael Collings, 53, from Brotton, Teesside, was recovered from the site.
The cause of the collapsed boiler house is being investigated jointly by police and The Health and Safety Executive.The cause of the collapsed boiler house is being investigated jointly by police and The Health and Safety Executive.