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Lesley Riddoch explores need to upgrade grid network in rural Scotland in new film

JOURNALIST Lesley Riddoch explores why a Scottish rural community is energy-rich but lacks the power to make it work for them in her new film…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2025

Power line approved despite council and resident objections to camp for 350 workers

THE Scottish Government has approved a planning application for the replacement of the existing overhead line between Fort Augustus and Skye,…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2025

Power outage report ‘raises important questions’ – Heathrow

A fire at an electrical substation led to 270,000 passenger journeys being disrupted on March 21.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

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Mystery surrounds cause of fire that sparked Heathrow shutdown and mass flight disruption

More than 270,000 air passenger journeys were disrupted at Heathrow as a result

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

More than 300 jobs to be created with £450m energy investment in north Scotland

It is hoped the new investment will boost network resilience across the region, where outages are more common because of the harsh climate.

Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2025

£450m investment in north Scotland electricity network to create hundreds of jobs

More than 300 jobs will be created as a result of a £450 million investment programme in north Scotland’s electricity distribution network ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2025

Heathrow Airport Closed Due To Major Fire At London Substation: What You Need To Know

A sudden and intense fire at a key London substation triggered widespread chaos, forcing the closure of Heathrow Airport and causing a significant power outage.

International Business Times UK · Mar 21, 2025

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Project to restore 'vital' seagrass around Scotland launches

SCOTLAND'S most comprehensive seagrass planting programme has launched in a bid to restore nature in seas around the country ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 1, 2025

Seagrass planting bids to restore nature along Scottish coastline

The £2.4 million project aims to plant 14 hectares of the so-called wonder plant over the next three years.

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2025

Anger at second camp plans for '700 workers' on Scottish island

MORE than 200 islanders have objected to a proposal to build a large camp for up to 350 workers amid a second proposal which could see another 350…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 8, 2025

Thousands still without power after damage caused by Storm Eowyn

More than 180,000 Scottish homes had lost power at the peak of the storm at the weekend.

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025

Concerns over camp proposal for 350 workers on Scottish island

AN ISLAND community council is requesting more time to collect public views on a proposal to build a large camp for up to 350 workers in Skye

The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2025

Radioactive contamination stops Highlands project

THE discovery of radioactive contamination has halted the construction of a substation for the high-voltage electricity cable linking Orkney to the…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2024

SSEN unites with Scottish nature charity to assist in Highland restoration

SSEN is set to partner with a Scottish nature charity to assist in nature restoration efforts in the north of Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · Oct 22, 2024

Charity welcomes 'innovative' SSEN plans for 1000 new homes

A CHARITY which supports rural communities has welcomed SSEN’s “innovative” pledge to build more than 1000 new homes across the north of…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 22, 2024

SSEN to help deliver more than 1000 new homes across north of Scotland

SSEN has pledged to support the delivery of more than 1000 new homes across the north of Scotland to assist in alleviating Scotland's housing…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2024

Tens of thousands of island homes hit by major power cut

THOUSAND of homes in Skye and the Western Isles were hit by a power cut on Friday morning, SSEN Transmission has reported ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 30, 2023

Power now restored to all homes in Scotland affected by Storm Gerrit

All homes that lost power as Storm Gerrit lashed Scotland have now been reconnected, bosses at power firm SSEN have confirmed...

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The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2023

Can you claim compensation for storm damage? Here's everything you need to know

When it comes to storm damage, it's not all about electricity and power failures.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2023

SSEN issues update as 250 households still wait for power after Storm Gerrit

Teams from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution are continuing their final push to restore power to around 250 homes off…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2023

SSEN ‘confident’ of restoring power to all homes after Storm Gerrit chaos

ELECTRICITY bosses are “very confident” that the remaining 750 properties in Scotland without power after Storm Gerrit will be reconnected on…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2023

Travel disruption latest for motorists and rail passengers after Storm Gerrit

Thousands of homes remain without power and motorists and rail passengers face continued disruption after Storm Gerrit battered the country.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2023

Latest SSEN update as 2900 properties still without power

SCOTTISH and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) confirm approximately 2900 properties remain without power as of 5pm on Thursday

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2023

Travel disruption continues and 14,000 homes without power after Storm Gerrit

'Lamp-posts were swaying, we watched trees topple like dominoes' says resident as 'supercell thunderstorm' rips through Greater Manchester

The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2023

SSEN provides update as 14,000 homes across Scotland left without power

AROUND 14,000 homes in Scotland remain without power after Storm Gerrit battered the country.

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