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Work begins on new substations to power up Biggleswade in Bedfordshire

1 August 2022

National Grid and UK Power Networks are collaborating on new electrical infrastructure that will power thousands of new homes, and enable business growth and new jobs in Bedfordshire.

New transformer for Littlebrook substation

29 July 2022

Delivery in Kent part of National Grid's investment in the UK energy network for safe and secure electricity supplies

Nest of peregrine falcons cause unexpected detour for National Grid engineers

15 July 2022

A nest of peregrine falcons was found during engineering work in South Lincolnshire to replace a set of National Grid overhead lines.

National Grid announced as the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Official Electric Vehicle Charging Provider

12 July 2022

National Grid has been appointed as the Official Electric Vehicle Charging Provider for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Major milestone in drive to deliver net zero emissions

7 July 2022

5 min read

National Grid Electricity Transmission, SSEN Transmission and SP Transmission welcome National Grid ESO’s ‘Pathway to 2030’ plan to deliver 2030 offshore wind targets and net zero emissions.

National Grid takes a hike along the pylons at the North Wessex Downs Walking Festival

23 June 2022

National Grid supports AONB partnership’s 50th Anniversary Walking Festival with two walks near Devizes, around the 4.5km of overhead line it hopes to replace with underground cables