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Jess Asato, wearing a black and white patterned blouse, with a red blazer. She has blonde hair and is looking into the camera and smiling and has black rimmed glasses on.

MP says pylons right decision for energy project

Jess Asato says she hopes the National Grid's proposal will help improve biodiversity in the area.

An artist's impression of part of the structure needed for the Sea Link project, taken at a public information event about it.

Sealink undersea cable consultation ends

The 90-mile (145km) undersea cable would carry electricity between Suffolk and Kent.

A young girl wearing pyjamas touching a light blub in a lamp with her index finger

'Step forward' for Scotland-NI electricity link

The Utility Regulator for Northern Ireland awarded the licence for the project last month.

Northern Ireland

The sun sets behind an electricity pylon

Pylon plans will cause 'untold damage' councils say

The National Grid has considered underground lines but is now proposing pylons instead.

Grey machinery moving along a road on a red trailer. Two men in orange overalls are standing near the trailer. A police car is driving in front of the load. The trailer is marked with letters and numbers - AL50 - and the word "Allelys".

Motorists thanked as huge load reaches destination

Residents are thanked for their "understanding and patience" after the load is successfully moved.

Close up image of Heysham 2 power station

Fault puts nuclear power station offline over Christmas

EDF Energy said the outage was caused by an issue with the high voltage transmission system.

A stretch of road surrounded by a green, grassy fields with a line of trees visible in the backdrop and a cloudy sky above.

Energy firm slams 'troubling' battery plan refusal

Burnley Council's refusal of a battery storage site at an old coal mine is to face an appeal.

Destruction caused by Storm Bert pictured at Caio Forest near Llandovery, where hundreds of pine trees have fallen over, blocking the roads. More devastation can be seen in the hills in the background, with hundreds of pine trees brought down with the storm.

Stay away, forest visitors told after storm damage

Forest roads, walking and biking trails remain obstructed by the devastation of Storm Darragh.

A man wearing a coat, jumper and cap looks at the camera as he stands in front of a food van.

Power finally restored to community 'cut off' by storm

Welfare vans are providing food and drink to households as work continues to restore electricity.