Despite previously claiming it was too expensive - National Grid say it could run parts of a new power line through North Somerset underground - instead of using pylons.

They want to link a new power plant at Hinkley Point with a substation at Avonmouth... but campaigners have objected to the proposal for a 50-mile stretch of pylons saying it would ruin the countryside.

The Grid say they WILL now consider doing some of the work underground in "sensitive areas".