A number of ageing overhead power lines are to be moved underground in a Bolton village, which will see the removal of 39 poles 11.6m electricity pylons from the area.

Consortium led by Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. and Equitix join First State Investments and J. P. Morgan Asset Management as owners of Electricity North West. The new consortium takes a 50% share in the company. Power network operator set to continue to deliver industry-leading reliability and lead the transition to a zero carbon future to benefit its five million customers across the region.

Following the second yellow Met Office weather warning of the week, Electricity North West has confirmed further preparations are being made for Thursday evening.

The North West’s power operator has showcased some of its innovative projects, designed to help the country decarbonise, to senior figures from electricity and gas market regulator, Ofgem.

Cables which have been supplying power to residents and businesses in a rural village are set to be upgraded this summer.

The region’s power network operator has issued a safety plea to farmers throughout the North West.

A multimillion-pound power network upgrade for Lancaster and Morecambe is near completion.

We have experienced an extremely wet June, can we expect this to continue throughout summer?

May was cooler in temperature than we are used to, but can we expect this to continue throughout summer?