As this is the first Weather Watch of the New Year we take a brief look back on the weather in 2018.

The region’s power network operator, Electricity North West, is investing more than £2m to upgrade the power network in Lancaster, Morecambe and the surrounding areas.

Hyndburn MP, Graham Jones, has taken a behind-the-scenes look at a fundamental part of Lancashire’s power network, rarely seen by anyone.

The region’s power network operator is planning for the North West’s energy future which could witness more than 2.5m electric cars on the roads and a 176 percent increase in electricity demand by 2050.

Today, GridBeyond and Electricity North West (Construction and Maintenance) announced their new partnership, launching the availability of enhanced Demand Side Response (DSR) and intelligent energy service technologies to over 900 industrial, commercial and public sector businesses in the North West of England.

As we enter the winter months, the gas and electricity networks have come together to assist communities in case of power cuts or gas emergencies.

Flood defences installed to provide improved flood protection to almost 2,000 homes in Salford after the 2015 Boxing Day floods are under threat due to vandalism of a local electricity substation.

Cables which have been supplying power to residents and businesses in Holcombe, in Ramsbottom, Bury since the 1930s are set to be upgraded in the New Year.

The North West’s power network operator, Electricity North West, has appointed its first ever independent customer champion to challenge and help shape its business plans for investment in the region.

Last week we prepared for our fourth storm of the season, albeit not Storm Deirdre but Storm Diana as named by the Portuguese weather service.