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2008-12-21

Electricity switch-on for village

"A remote mountain village with just nine properties has mains electricity for the first time.

The National Grid said Abergeirw in Gwynedd was the last village in its network area to be fully connected.

The last of 95 poles stretching five miles (8km) was erected earlier this month, meaning residents will enjoy their first mains-powered Christmas. "


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_west/7790280.stm

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