Drax Group29 Aug 2024Power firm pays £25m penalty over inaccurate dataDrax, whose Selby site provides 5% of UK electricity, failed to give "robust" data, a watchdog says.29 Aug 2024North Yorkshire22 Aug 2024River's salmon decline prompts hydro scheme helpWork around the Tongland Dam in Galloway hopes to try to address a 90% drop in fish numbers.22 Aug 2024South Scotland25 Jul 2024Power station gets court order to stop protestersDrax Power Limited says it received a tip-off about a planned protest camp and sought protection.25 Jul 2024North Yorkshire13 May 2024Drax workers get 19% pay rise after weeks of strikesUnion bosses have praised Drax canteen workers' refusal to back down on pay as "an inspiration."13 May 2024North Yorkshire22 Mar 2024Motorway delays expected while abnormal load movedThe 350-tonne piece of equipment is going to a power station under construction in Bedfordshire.22 Mar 2024England11 Jan 2024Drax canteen staff walk out in pay rowCanteen staff employed by BaxterStorey want a £1-an-hour pay rise.11 Jan 2024York & North Yorkshire28 Sep 2023Robotic dog used to improve power station safetyThe robotic dog will enable faults to be spotted remotely and protect staff at Drax, the firm says.28 Sep 2023York & North Yorkshire18 Jul 2023Power station to help schools cut energy billsThe firm that runs Drax Power Station says it will help five schools buy solar panels.18 Jul 2023York & North Yorkshire6 Jun 2023Agency consults over carbon capture plansThe Environment Agency is consulting on plans to store captured carbon dioxide in the North Sea.6 Jun 2023York & North Yorkshire