Locals fear constant hum from £15bn site on green belt land to AI demand

It's an ancient village dating back as far as the Bronze Age where the countryside still remains surprisingly peaceful considering its position on the outskirts of London. But the quiet rural lifestyle still enjoyed by residents of North Ockendon today could vanish forever thanks to £15billion proposals for Europe's biggest data centre. Residents fear endless noise pollution - from not just construction but also operation, after locals next to other projects in the US have reported a constant 24-hour hum. The 'East Havering Data Centre' is among about 175 new sites being proposed across Britain as the Government pushes for increased investment in the AI revolution.