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Updated statement regarding a smell of gas/damaged gas pipe in the Diss area of Norfolk

Paul Goodman works as an engineer in our East of England Network. On 1 September 2025, he reached 50 years of service with us. Here's his remarkable story.

Former Everton footballer Tony Grant is proving that - when it comes to supporting people living in vulnerable situations - teamwork doesn’t end after you hang up your boots.

Gary White’s career helped shape the modern gas industry and earned him a claim to fame about Coronation Street

Part of £91million programme to upgrade ageing gas mains across the East of England

A project to upgrade one of the oldest sections of gas pipeline situated under the A405 in Watford, is set to begin on Monday 20 October.

Charities, community centres and local businesses came together recently to discuss the pressing challenges facing people living in vulnerable situations across the East of England.

Four weeks on from a third party damaging a gas main which runs under a field off Heywood Road, near Diss, work continues to repair the escape

Road closure for three weeks, followed by two weeks of traffic lights

Work to replace ageing gas pipes in Witham, Essex, is coming to an end with the project entering its final stages.

A major milestone has been reached in a project that will keep tens of thousands of homes in Cumbria warm for decades.

Cadent has collaborated with Energy Saving Trust to provide actionable energy-saving tips for businesses and organisations under pressure.

Emergency repair work will start on Burlington Lane, Chiswick, from Sunday 28 September from 9pm for approximately one week.

We received a call on Thursday 11 September reporting that one of our gas pipes in a field off Heywood Road, near Diss, had been damaged by a third party.

The work will begin the afternoon of Saturday 27 September and is expected to be completed by Sunday 28 September.

Emergency work is taking place to repair a gas main under one of the main routes into Boston, Lincolnshire.

Opportunity for residents to learn more about essential gas work in Lower Nazeing

We’re upgrading the old metal gas pipes along the High Street in Brentwood from 15 September 2025 for six weeks until 27 October 2025.

These works will take place from 9 September until 8 November 2025.

Cadent will begin essential work on 26 August to upgrade nearly a kilometre of gas pipeline along Birkenhead Road in Meols, Wirral.

This pioneering project will see gas distribution networks (GDNs) Cadent, SGN, Wales & West Utilities and Gas Networks Ireland work with innovators Bohr, Renda and Thyson Technology.

Bracebridge Heath: details of project to upgrade 3100 metres of ageing gas main under Cross O’Cliff Hill and surrounding area

Emergency road closure – Moreton Road, Upton, Wirral, and impacting M53 junction 2A

Cadent selects Picarro Network Intelligence solution to Reduce Methane Emissions and Enhance Safety and Operational Efficiency

A partnership between Arcadis, Thames Water, Cadent, and Openreach, is trialling the use of the latest fibre optic sensing technology to detect and prevent costly and disruptive water and gas leaks.

Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network, has today announced the appointment of John Holland-Kaye as non-Executive Chair of its Board

Public event taking place on Monday 18 August

Cadent to replace 1500 metres of gas mains in Bury St Edmunds

Ulverston: major engineering project to safeguard gas supply for thousands remains on track

A project to upgrade over five kilometres of gas main pipeline in Kessingland got underway earlier this week.

Essential work in Urmston will help keep residents connected to safe and reliable gas supplies for heating and cooking.

The event is for residents and businesses to learn more about essential work to upgrade almost one kilometre of gas pipeline in Ware, which will begin on Monday 4 August.

We are working to restore gas supplies after a Thames Water main burst and water got into the local gas network in the TW10 area of Richmond Hill on Sunday evening, 20 July 2025.

We established there was a burst water main in the area and that we have water in gas pipes. We have mobilised significant resources to deal with this.

Essential work in Glemsford will help keep residents connected to safe and reliable gas supplies for cooking and heating

Cadent and Italgas reaffirm their strategic cooperation today: the two companies have renewed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2023

Major works to replace 500 metres of gas pipes under West Road (and surrounding areas) in Bourne

Work is set to begin on Thursday 17 July to replace ageing gas pipes in Poynters Road and Brunel Road, Luton

Essential work to upgrade almost two kilometres of gas pipeline in Peterborough will begin on Monday 28 July in Reeves Way.

Essential work in Hitchin will help keep residents connected to safe and reliable gas supplies for cooking and heating, Upgrade planned to coincide with the school summer holidays.

Essential work in Great Amwell will help keep residents connected to safe and reliable gas supplies for cooking and heating

The planned activity will involve installing 260 metres of tough new pipes which will last for decades, future-proofing the Colney Heath network.

Summer upgrade for ageing Hemel Hempstead gas mains

The work will take place over the school holidays to minimise disruption and is expected to last four weeks.

Cadent and GRDF sign agreement of collaboration

Essential Cambridge gas mains replacement work starts in July

Lower Nazeing gas mains replacement work starts next week

Heckington: details of project to upgrade ageing gas mains under Station Road, Heckington

Big new mural transforms once-vandalised gas kiosk and pays homage to the RSPB

Cadent’s response to Ofgem standards of service investigation conclusion

Emergency gas works in Dinting Vale, Glossop

385km of gas mains pipes will be upgraded this year in the North West

Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network, has announced the opening of its 350th Centre for Warmth.

Cadent is replacing 2.5km of gas pipes along the B1310 - Aldermans Hill, Main Road and Southend Road, Hockley from 24 March to 12 December 2025.

Fulbourn gas mains replacement work starts next week

Mellor, Stockport update: upgrade for old gas pipeline to keep thousands warm for years to come

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Engineers working hard to resolve low gas pressure in Gamlingay

Modernising gas pipes that have been in operation for decades;

Bury Lane, Withnell: Upgrading old gas pipe to keep residents warm now and into the future

Essential Cadent maintenance work in Enfield set for February

High Peak: upgrade for gas main under Peak Forest Tramway Trail

Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough visits Cadent apprentices

Birkenhead: essential work on pipeline near Queensway Tunnel

Warrington: how a new ‘Centre for Warmth’ partnership is helping thousands of people through challenging times

Upgrading aging gas pipes

Upgrading the aging gas mains in Sloane Square

Cadent teams up with Cambridgeshire ACRE to help support rural community hubs

Cadent publishes its RIIO-3 Business Plan

It’s good to talk - North London team use Valve Trak trial to start conversations

Cadent submits its RIIO-3 Business Plan to Ofgem

Boston: details of project to upgrade 250 metres of ageing gas main under Strait Bargate, Boston

A special Cadent podcast series on Grief

Mellor, Stockport: upgrade for old gas pipeline relied on by thousands for warmth in winter

Stockport: emergency gas work in Corporation Street

Cadent teams up with Royal British Legion to support Armed Forces community

Leicestershire: £200,000 upgrade for ageing gas pipes under Dodwells Island

A long-serving community centre in Norwich, which was on the brink of closure just eight months ago, is now preparing to hold one of its biggest events to showcase its fantastic work.

Work is set to begin on Monday 28 October to replace 1300m of ageing gas pipes in Stowmarket

Our emergency engineers attended a report of a fire/explosion at 8:02am on Saturday morning (19/10/2024) on Cleat Hill, Bedford.

The Hidden Dangers of Stealing Gas - It costs you and it costs lives

Work will begin late on Friday 18th October, with a road closure (one-way).

Launch of DAWS - Partnership Announcement

One of Stockport’s oldest working gas pipes – at 145 years old – is being replaced

Today we are delighted to host our second Global Technology Conference following the great success from last year.

Cadent warns people are not regularly servicing gas appliances due to ongoing cost of living impact

Braughing residents and businesses invited to learn more about upcoming gas pipe reinforcement work

Water Ingress - Eton High Street

Major works to replace 1,000 metres of gas pipes under Newark Road, Lincoln.

A590 Swarthmoor: upgrade for old gas pipeline relied on by thousands for warmth in winter

Safety equipment being stolen from gas work sites

Work expected to be completed by early September

Ipswich gas pipe replacement work starts this week

Oldham: summer upgrade for town centre gas pipe to help with warmth in winter

Altrincham: upgrade for old gas pipelines relied on by thousands for warmth in winter

Second stage of Newport main replacement work gets underway

Northwich: emergency works to repair gas pipe under A556

Northwich: emergency closure of London Road due to gas escape

Work started last week (Wednesday 3 July) and will last for around 10 weeks

Work is set to begin on Monday 22 July

Works will start on 22 July for 20 weeks

Chester - loss of gas

Work starts on 8th July and will take 15 weeks

Grahame Park, Barnet – Water Ingress

Gas mains upgraded in Newark Road Lincoln

Crosby: emergency works start tomorrow (Saturday) to repair a gas pipe

Traffic News – Road closure of Cockspur Street, London

Water in gas pipes - Basford, Nottingham

Upgrading gas pipes along Harrow View, Harrow

Cadent Releases Annual Sustainability Report

Mains Replacement Work starts Monday 20 May in Newport, Saffron Walden

420,000 metres of pipe to be upgraded this year

Work starts 7th May and continues to July

Loss of Gas

Essential work to the local gas network

Sun, Sea and Centres for Warmth

Kings Road works should complete during March

Next stages of Benfleet and Canvey Island project to start

Exploring the regional potential for storage options

Cadent releases Annual Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap Report

Work is set to start 11 March

New 'governor' is being installed below ground

Handing off to Shannon

A public commitment to delivery of net zero ambitions

Maldon gas mains replacement work starts next week

Luton: Emergency gas main replacement

Harborne, Birmingham: update on gas repair and traffic management

Final phases of major repair works

Cadent Foundation and Groundwork to distribute 5,000 Winter Warmer Packs to help households tackle the cold

200th 'Centre for Warmth’ opens as freezing temperatures grip the UK

Special Minecraft game helps build roadwork safety

UK's poorest faced with stark choices amid extreme weather conditions

A road closure from Monday 22 January

Lincoln: extension of project to upgrade 800 metres of ageing gas main under Newark Road

One of the biggest pipes in the North West network

Engineers repairing the local gas network

Maida Vale, London - Evacuation

Newham – Road closure for essential repair - CISBOT used for repair

Statement: Smell of gas in Colchester

Updated Statement: Widnes loss of Gas

Media Statement: Explosion, Bradley in the Moors

Santa and his reindeer aren’t the only ones working this Christmas!

Final phase starts early January 2024

End is in sight for Woodbridge mains replacement

Bedford mains reinforcement and replacement work to start in new year

Emergency road closures announced for Woodbridge gas mains upgrade work

Details of temporary traffic arrangements

Cadent answer BBC's DIY SOS call

Cadent collects gold award

Do students know the difference between freshers flu and CO poisoning?

A statement from Great Britain's gas networks

Gas emergency work Farringdon Road, London

Beware of bogus workmen

Eccles: essential work to repair a gas pipeline deep underground

Cadent awarded Sustainability ‘Sector Leader’ status

Pioneering Hydrogen programme to bring low carbon energy benefits for the North-East, Midlands and beyond

The work is happening in Arrowe Brook Road

Essential Woodbridge gas mains upgrade to begin next week

Remembrance Day 2023: Zoe's career in the Navy

Cadent appoints utility industry stalwart as Chair of newly launched Customer Challenge Group

Gas repair work underway on Bedford footpath

Essential Manchester gas main upgrade to begin next week

Work takes place until December

Work should be complete by January 2024

Cadent Raises £40,000 to Support local community centre

Cadent engineers volunteer to refresh Bedfordshire benches

Ipswich gas repair work starts today

Cadent engineers volunteer to help Norfolk residents feel safe at home

Wellingborough: details of joint project between Cadent

Large gas escape - Fordham, Ely, Cambridgeshire

Cost of Living Crisis impacting UK’s ability to hit Net Zero targets

Cadent issues safety warning after boiler tampering to save money

Marple, Stockport: Emergency Road Closure

Lowestoft mains reinforcement work starts on Monday

Leak will be closely monitored all weekend

Introducing the new Warm Homes Network

Lane closure – Gatley Road, Cheadle

Explosion in Battersea - not gas related

Road closure - Midland Road, Bedford

Work starts 31st July, for around 20 weeks

Work starts 31st July

A new partnership to deliver vital safeguarding training

Trafalgar Square gas mains repair

50% of project now complete

Major project to carry out essential repairs

Hydrogen Village Statement

Bristol Gardens, W9 London, mains replacement project

St Albans: loss of gas to properties in Park Street area

We're funding a new 'Safe and Well Communities Project' with the YMCA

Work starts 24th July, for around six weeks

Lorna Millington awarded MBE for her work in Business and Environment

#Imagine 2033

Supplying energy to over 10,000 homes

Work starts Tuesday 30th May

Temporary road closure in the town centre

Photos show impressive engineering onsite

2023 will go down as a moment in history for Britain.

Important new guidance launched ahead of Spring renovation season

Cadent has been awarded the Menopause Friendly Accreditation

Be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide… or it could be game over.

Details of 2023-24 gas mains upgrade programme

Work is due to begin 24th April 2023

Gas leak calls for urgent mains replacement work on Bridge St, Bridg

Empowering young people to make sustainable and cost-effective choices

Cadent announces major investment in Leamington Spa gas network

Keeping everyone safe

Benfleet - 2nd phase of major investment starts

Dedicated policy to support fertility treatment

Creation of 'Hydrogen Valley' could bring jobs to WM & EoE

Whitby residents revised offer for Hydrogen Village trial

Working to support adult carers and their families

Teams will be working round-the clock, 24 hrs

Our sense of smell plays an essential role in keeping us safe

New website launched to help customers sign up to the PSR

Educating young people about the dangers of carbon monoxide

Cadent working to reopen Ashworth Lane asap

Cadent releases Annual Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap Report for the first time

Helping our customers live independently and safely in their own homes

Photo shows the challenge facing engineers

2,000 metres of new gas pipes

We need to resolve issue with gas pipe

Half of UK consumers feel powerless to reduce energy bills

Benfleet and Canvey Island: investing in the local gas pipe network

National Apprenticeship Week

We're working towards zero waste to landfill

Cadent submits proposal to Government for Hydrogen Towns

Low carbon hydrogen is a new home-grown super-fuel

CISBOT deployed for its latest North West job

Keeping everyone safe and warm in their homes

Work starts on Saturday 7 January and will take place on 7/8 and 14/15