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National Grid rapped over 'pylons are the only option'

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

National Grid has been told to offer more than just pylons in its consultation.

The Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) advised the energy supplier it did not give enough information on alternatives to pylons during the public consultation.

The quango said:...

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Airfield becomes dumping ground

Friday, February 26, 2010

This abandoned airfield is gradually disappearing under a growing mountain of junk. However, the local authority can't tell anyone to clear up the...

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Pylons 'would make an easy target for terrorists to attack'

Pylons 'would make an easy target for terrorists to attack'

Friday, February 26, 2010

New pylons could be an easy target for terrorists, MPs believe. The Tory trio of David Heathcoat-Amory of Wells, John Penrose of Weston-super-Mare and...

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Pylon protesters set to generate more pressure

Monday, February 15, 2010

Campaign groups will "pylon the pressure" on county leaders to fight off National Grid's corridor plans for the Cheddar Valley. Representatives from...

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Find out about risk of flooding

Thursday, February 11, 2010

What would you do if Cheddar flooded? You can find out at an event that will answer that question. Residents are invited to come and meet the...

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Wear-and-tear destroying beauty spots' paths

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Countryside custodians to tackle illegal off-roading and repair of paths at Black Down and Burrington Ham.

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Leaders unsure if views still count at meetings

Thursday, February 04, 2010

Village leaders fear they could be barred from expressing views at meetings of a countryside custodian. Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural...

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Pylon protesters give a show of people power

Pylon protesters give a show of people power

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Villagers stage march to protest at National Grid pylon plans for Somerset countryside

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Can windmill weather financial storm?

Will Sedgemoor continue to fund Ashton Windmill?

Friday, January 22, 2010

The future of a Somerset Levels landmark looks grim if any more big bills come up.

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Pylon consultation is 'fundamentally flawed'

How the pylons could look, with Ashton Windmill in background

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Sedgemoor District Council is not happy with National Grid's consultation to put pylons from Hinkley Point to Avonmouth through the Cheddar Valley.

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