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New details have been revealed about the part that Leeds communities will play in one of 2027’s most eagerly awaited sporting events – the Grand Départ of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.

Here's a round-up of our stories from the last few months

This month, we asked non-executive director (NED) Steven Mason to tell us a little about him and how he feels about his role.

The University of Cumbria proudly hosted the opening event of Barrow Does Comics, a comic arts festival ran by Barrow BID and Lakes International Comics Arts Foundation, welcoming audiences to its Barrow campus for an evening of live illustration and creative insight.

Unsung community heroes from across Dudley borough were celebrated at the Mayor’s Ball and Civic Awards 2026, held in front of more than 250 guests at the Copthorne Hotel in Brierley Hill.

On Friday 24^th April, the historic setting of Lancaster Castle will host a prestigious Honours ceremony. 

It’s been a year since we launched the Social Care Career Options Tool (SCCOT) in April 2025. Developed in partnership with Public Services Delivery Scotland (formerly NHS Education for Scotland) it provides a single, comprehensive digital resource covering 77 roles and career pathways across social care.  

We’ve worked with Public Services Delivery Scotland (formerly NHS Education for Scotland) and Qualifications Scotland to develop a new Recognition of Prior Learning Matrix which allows workers, employers and assessors to evidence prior learning towards the SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Levels 6 and 7.

We’ve pulled together key information on the Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers and Employers into a toolkit to help employers speak about the Codes with their staff and people using services.

Northern has appointed Warrick Dent as its new Chief Operating Officer.

The Second FPSO to Meet United Nations’ Sustainability Requirements

Rail services have resumed into Manchester Piccadilly after urgent repairs to the overhead lines which power trains.

Rail passengers have been warned to plan ahead as work continues to repair damaged overhead wires close to Manchester Piccadilly station.

It’s the latest club to benefit from the programme

Strong Growth Driven by Industry-Leading Safety and Innovation Performance Highlighted at ABS Annual Members Meeting

Network Rail has issued a safety reminder after a level crossing saw four instances of dangerous misuse in the past two weeks – which could have resulted in serious injury or death.

Audio ballot papers are being introduced to all polling stations in the Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, and Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley constituencies for the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May 2026.