Drax Group6 Nov 2025Historic hydro power station set for £15m upgradeThe site at Glenlee in Dumfries and Galloway has been operating for the best part of a century.6 Nov 202523 Sep 2025Activists cleared of charges over planned protestFifteen people are cleared of planning to lock themselves to objects during climate protest.23 Sep 20253 Jul 2025Historic hydro power stations could fit solar panelsThey would provide back-up power for eight stations in the historic Galloway and Lanark schemes.3 Jul 202529 Aug 2024Power firm pays £25m penalty over inaccurate dataDrax, whose Selby site provides 5% of UK electricity, failed to give "robust" data, a watchdog says.29 Aug 202422 Aug 2024River's salmon decline prompts hydro scheme helpWork around the Tongland Dam in Galloway hopes to try to address a 90% drop in fish numbers.22 Aug 202425 Jul 2024Power station gets court order to stop protestersDrax Power Limited says it received a tip-off about a planned protest camp and sought protection.25 Jul 202413 May 2024Drax workers get 19% pay rise after weeks of strikesUnion bosses have praised Drax canteen workers' refusal to back down on pay as "an inspiration."13 May 202422 Mar 2024Motorway delays expected while abnormal load movedThe 350-tonne piece of equipment is going to a power station under construction in Bedfordshire.22 Mar 202411 Jan 2024Drax canteen staff walk out in pay rowCanteen staff employed by BaxterStorey want a £1-an-hour pay rise.11 Jan 2024...