Kind-hearted engineers from Electricity North West have helped transform an outdoor space at a Leyland-based charity.

Electricity North West has launched a first-of-its-kind energy-saving scheme that aims to cut carbon emissions and save residents money in Stockport.

Three out of four people (75%) across the North West are willing to pay £10 more on their electricity bill a year to ensure that Electricity North West can maintain the network and invest in changes for the future of the region, new research has revealed.

Engineers from Electricity North West have worked hard throughout the past 24 hours in difficult conditions repairing damage to the power network as Storm Bella brought severe gales to the region throughout the night.

Sections of Ramsbottom’s power network will be upgraded as part of a seven-figure project in the new year.

Millions of pounds have been invested by Electricity North West to help ensure the region’s power network is ready for winter.

Five years on since Storm Desmond devastated parts of the North West, Electricity North West has said the region’s power network is stronger than ever.

Peter Emery, chief executive of power network operator, Electricity North West has welcomed the UK’s latest carbon budget.

Electricity North West – the electricity company for NW region – has removed overhead power lines and electricity poles at Corney Fell at a cost of £290,000.