A NUCLEAR weapons research site in Aldermaston is warning residents about a training exercise taking place tomorrow.

Posting on the Spotted Tadley Facebook page, AWE is making people aware of the 'large-scale' exercise happening on Thursday, April 7.

Residents who live near the nuclear weapons facility have been warned they may hear loud noises and sirens.

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This will be between 9.30am and 12.30pm.

AWE said: "I am writing to you to make you aware that a large-scale exercise will be taking place at AWE Aldermaston on Thursday, April 7.

"The exercise will run from 09:30 to 12:30 and during this time, you may hear raised voices, sirens and tannoy announcements.

"Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused."