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Major milestone for National Grid substation in Somerset

22 June 2022

National Grid welcomes the successful energisation of Shurton substation, part of its Hinkley Connection Project, which will eventually connect the first new nuclear power station in a generation to the UK electricity network.

Planning and marine licence applications submitted for renewable energy project in County Durham

21 June 2022

National Grid’s planned ‘renewable energy superhighway’ to County Durham from Scotland will bring more renewable power to the network, playing an important role in UK’s net zero ambitions

Ten-year National Grid partnership for Cambridgeshire wildlife site announced

21 June 2022

A new ten-year management plan has been agreed between National Grid Electricity Transmission and conservational group the Langdyke Countryside Trust to look after the future of the Bainton Heath reserve.

Roisin Quinn awarded OBE 

8 June 2022

Congratulations to Roisin Quinn, who has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Honorary awards to foreign nationals list announced as part of the Queen’s 2022 Birthday Honours. 

National Grid community grant helps football club in Gwynedd tackle safety

30 May 2022

National Grid's Community Grant Programme is aimed at supporting community organisations and charities in areas where its work is impacting on local people through operations and site activities.

National Grid calls on support from the construction industry to improve wellbeing for workers

24 May 2022

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National Grid is calling on the construction sector to work together to develop an industry-wide approach to improve the mental health and well-being of its workers.