The 18-metre-high mega-warehouse towering over a quiet Manchester village

“It’s a living hell, it really is.” Subscribe to The Guardian on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/user/theguardian?sub_confirmation=1 The Guardian’s Robyn Vinter reports from the village that has become a frontline in the fightback against superstructures springing up across the UK. In the small village of Astley in Greater Manchester, people are furious about the “monster” construction of a 18-metre-high (60ft) mega-warehouse. This week, villagers will attempt to block plans by Whistl, the distribution firm that operates the warehouse, to use dozens of HGVs and trailers for its round-the-clock operation. In a two-day public inquiry starting today, they will describe how the “cacophony” of noise is already driving some to sleep deprivation and depression. The situation in Astley is just one physical manifestation of the way tech and logistical infrastructure is impacting lives across the UK, from Devon to Cardiff and the Scottish Borders. Plans for Britain’s biggest datacentre were announced last week in North Yorkshire. #whistl #astley #uk #manchester