RESIDENTS of a Dorset village are thrilled to have uninterrupted views of the countryside and sea after overheard power lines were moved underground.

A 125-metre section of overhead power line, along with five poles and network conductors, were moved underground in Worth Matravers thanks to a £20,000 investment from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN).

Last month, SSEN teams excavated a trench to make space for the newly undergrounded cable as part of a wider £15m investment programme to move 90km of overhead lines underground.

Carl James, project manager at SSEN, is 'delighted' to have completed the project in Worth Matravers, which was the site of a radar station during World War Two.

He said: "My team and I are delighted to have completed this project in an area with such historic significance, restoring the landscape and clear sea view from Worth Matravers for both local residents and visitors to the area."

Mr and Mrs Bonfanti, residents in the village, said: "Now that the project in Worth Matravers to underground the electricity cables and remove the poles is complete, we'd like to thank SSEN very much for carrying out this project.

"The results are fantastic and this lovely corner of an area of outstanding natural beauty in Dorset has been considerably enhanced for those of us immediately concerned and also the wider public who come to share in the beauty of the area."