Purr-fect activities launched at National Museum Cardiff over half term
Friday 13 Feb 2026

Purr-fect activities launched at National Museum Cardiff over half term


Visitors to National Museum Cardiff this half term will have the chance to learn more about Gwen John, her work, and her feline friend. 

National Museum Wales News
Buckie pupils bring stories to life for care home residents
Friday 13 Feb 2026

Buckie pupils bring stories to life for care home residents


Buckie Community High School pupils are bringing stories to life for local care home residents through a new intergenerational reading project. 

Moray Council News
Roman mosaics illuminated in underworld-inspired light show
Friday 13 Feb 2026

Roman mosaics illuminated in underworld-inspired light show


The Corinium Museum was transformed into an “ethereal underworld” as it marked the close of Project Orpheus, a year-long programme celebrating the 200th anniversary of the discovery of a Roman mosaic at Barton Farm in Cirencester.

Cotswold District Council News
Young people shine at this year’s Pembrokeshire Spotlight Awards
Friday 13 Feb 2026

Young people shine at this year’s Pembrokeshire Spotlight Awards


The fourth Pembrokeshire Spotlight Awards - celebrating children and young people who achieve exceptional things and make a real difference - was held recently.

PembrokeshireCC News
Cable thief jailed after incident at Wakefield caused major disruption
Friday 13 Feb 2026

Cable thief jailed after incident at Wakefield caused major disruption


A man has been jailed for 20 months after stealing railway cable in Wakefield – causing significant disruption which cost the rail industry £57,000.

Network Rail Media Centre
One less thing: Childhood vaccination campaign
Friday 13 Feb 2026

One less thing: Childhood vaccination campaign


Public Health Scotland has developed a campaign which aims to encourage uptake of childhood vaccinations, to help address the declines seen across the programme over the past decade.

Public Health Scotland News
Platinum standard: Great Western Railway has plenty to celebrate during National Apprenticeship Week
Friday 13 Feb 2026

Platinum standard: Great Western Railway has plenty to celebrate during National Apprenticeship Week


‘First’ for a UK train operator as Minister for Skills presents Investors in People’s highest accolade

GWR News
Fairer, greener, smarter: How city‑wide infrastructure investments can power social change
Friday 13 Feb 2026

Fairer, greener, smarter: How city‑wide infrastructure investments can power social change


Major sports investment projects can be more than infrastructure, they can be powerful catalysts for fairer, more prosperous communities long after construction ends, E.ON’s Head of New City Partnerships, Natalie Robinson, tells the Beyond the Sport conference

E.ON News
Students step into the world of cyber at third annual Lancashire Cyber Education Week
Friday 13 Feb 2026

Students step into the world of cyber at third annual Lancashire Cyber Education Week


Lancashire Cyber Partnership introduces cyber career opportunities to thousands of young people from across the county

Lancashire County Council News
TWO WEEKS TO GO: Network Rail engineers to carry out embankment works as part of upgrading the railway in Dorset
Friday 13 Feb 2026

TWO WEEKS TO GO: Network Rail engineers to carry out embankment works as part of upgrading the railway in Dorset


Buses will be replacing trains between Yeovil Pen Mill and Weymouth on the Heart of Wessex Line between 28 February and 8 March.

Network Rail Media Centre
STARTING TOMORROW: Changes to services in south west London for engineering works in the Kingston area
Friday 13 Feb 2026

STARTING TOMORROW: Changes to services in south west London for engineering works in the Kingston area


Passengers travelling in the Kingston area of south west London are being advised to plan ahead as essential Network Rail engineering work will mean changes to train services between Saturday 14 February and Tuesday 17 February.

Network Rail Media Centre
STARTING TOMORROW: Passengers urged to plan ahead during Portsmouth Direct Line works this February
Friday 13 Feb 2026

STARTING TOMORROW: Passengers urged to plan ahead during Portsmouth Direct Line works this February


Passengers travelling on the Portsmouth Direct Line next week (14-22 February) are advised to plan ahead as Network Rail carries out a series of essential works to maintain and improve the railway.

Network Rail Media Centre
New behaviour support package for schools
Friday 13 Feb 2026

New behaviour support package for schools


Following the National Behaviour Summit in 2025, the Welsh Government has today announced a new package of projects to support schools across Wales with behaviour, wellbeing and engagement.

Welsh Government News
Governor spotlight: Alan Clayton
Thursday 12 Feb 2026

Governor spotlight: Alan Clayton


Alan, who has been a governor since April 2025, spoke to us about his role.

NE Ambulance Service News
Progress update on Grimsargh Skew Bridge widening works
Thursday 12 Feb 2026

Progress update on Grimsargh Skew Bridge widening works


Construction on the Grimsargh Skew Bridge widening scheme will step up in March as planned works progress toward the final elements needed to complete the project this spring.

Lancashire County Council News
Tobacco detection dogs sniff out £100k of illicit tobacco and vapes across Pendle
Thursday 12 Feb 2026

Tobacco detection dogs sniff out £100k of illicit tobacco and vapes across Pendle


Top tobacco detection dogs Hugo and Ziggy hunted down hidden stashes of illicit tobacco and vapes worth more than £100,000 at eight premises across Nelson and Colne.

Lancashire County Council News
Network Rail apprentices rise to Army challenge
Thursday 12 Feb 2026

Network Rail apprentices rise to Army challenge


Apprentices from Network Rail took part in a team-building event in York organised by the military as part of National Apprenticeship Week (9-15 February).

Network Rail Media Centre
Spey Viaduct Listed Building Consent submitted and vegetation clearance works begin
Thursday 12 Feb 2026

Spey Viaduct Listed Building Consent submitted and vegetation clearance works begin


Following the partial collapse of the Garmouth Viaduct, also known as the Spey Viaduct, Moray Council will this week submit an application for Listed Building Consent for the removal of the two failed sections of the bridge.

Moray Council News
Faster access to mental healthcare for children and young people
Thursday 12 Feb 2026

Faster access to mental healthcare for children and young people


Children and young people are receiving faster access to mental health support, as waiting times fall across Wales.

Welsh Government News
A major success as apprentice applications reach an all time high
Thursday 12 Feb 2026

A major success as apprentice applications reach an all time high


Electricity North West News
SSSC Registered - a qualified workforce: Allison’s story
Thursday 12 Feb 2026

SSSC Registered - a qualified workforce: Allison’s story


Allison is a social care worker providing care at home and housing support services in the Glasgow area. Her career in care started as a natural progression after being an unpaid carer for family members. Allison has a hearing impairment and was anxious it would stand in her way when completing her SVQ. Today she shares her experience.  

Scottish Social Services News