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Reform UK leaders reject 'low-height' pylons plan

The politicians pledge to use "all local powers" to stop an overhead line from Grimsby to Walpole.

a 3D model of the proposed plans

Final week of Sea Link cables pre-examination

Residents have until 23:59 BST on 23 June to have their say on the Kent underwater cable plans.

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Shorter pylons proposed for controversial new line

National Grid has unveiled changes to its plans for a line of pylons between Grimsby and Walpole.

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Fears 300-year-old oak will be axed for pylon plan

The historical tree lies on a proposed route for 50m-high (164ft) pylons.

Two pylons viewed from below, against a blue sky full of white clouds.

More electricity pylons proposed for Lincolnshire

National Grid unveils further infrastructure plans for the county as well as another subsea cable.

Drone image shows rusting gasometer structure rising over nearby homes and businesses.

What does the future hold for the last of the gasometers?

The listed structure is being restored and its owner is open to "weird and wacky" future uses.

Two rows of pylons are pictured against a moderately cloudy sky.

Pylons 'cheapest option' - independent report

The government says it shows pylons make economic sense as a 100-mile cable route is planned.

The outside of a house, with orange flames inside and a deep orange glow in the building. All that remains of the roof is rafters and there is a lot of dark grey smoke at one end of the building.

Woman escapes house fire after dogs wake her up

The whole roof and first floor of the two-storey home was alight when fire crews arrived.

Two rows of pylons are pictured against a moderately cloudy sky.

Norfolk to Essex overhead pylon plan moves forward

The energy regulator gives an advance in funding for the controversial scheme.