Articles

Cables on the move

29 October 2024

This week marks another major landmark for going underground in the North Wessex Downs with the arrival of the new electricity cables on site.

High voltage underground cables near Bridgwater now energised

23 October 2024

3 min read

On Horsey Levels north of Bridgwater, the Hinkley Connection team have been undertaking complex engineering works to modify the electricity network and connect in the southern-most T-pylons on the route.

National Grid play key role in new drone infrastructure inspection policy

16 October 2024

1 min read

National Grid have played a key role in new drone infrastructure inspection policy. The new rules introduced by the UK Civil Aviation Authority gives us the potential to transform the way we inspect the electricity transmission network.

Introducing Wiltshire Search and Rescue

10 October 2024

Wiltshire Search and Resue is a local voluntary organisation which locates high-risk and vulnerable missing persons, provides lifesaving medical care and returns people to a place of safety across Wiltshire. The team uses farmers’ fields close to the North Wessex Downs VIP project to carry out essential training exercises.

Another year of positive progress towards a sustainable future

4 October 2024

Highlights from our third Annual Environmental Report, revealing the progress made in our Environmental Action Plan 2021-2026

Local arts festival benefits from National Grid community grant award

30 September 2024

Devizes Outdoor Celebratory Arts has received £20,000 from National Grid to support its outdoor community arts event. The funding will help young people to develop their own cultural event in Devizes whilst learning all aspects of event management.