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Historic exhibition puts city’s heritage in the picture
A trailblazing female wrestler and a famous gorilla are among the enthralling Leeds stories being brought into focus in a picture-perfect new exhibition.
In the Picture at Abbey House Museum features a selection of objects, thought-provoking paintings and photographs drawn from the vast Leeds Museums and Galleries collection.
Secondary School Offer Day 2026: Thousands of families in Lancashire receive the news they've been waiting for
The vast majority of the children due to attend secondary school in Lancashire will get to go to their preferred school this September, it has been confirmed.
Wales launches the Llwybr Coedwig Cymru Trail - the first 80km stretch of the National Forest for Wales
The Welsh Government has today launched the first section of a new 80km forest trail - a significant milestone for the National Forest for Wales.
Free school meals easing financial pressures for families
New research shows that Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM) have removed financial barriers, increased access to school meals and reduced stigma.
Reminder: Passengers advised of major upgrade work starting this weekend
Passengers are reminded that a programme of major improvement work is taking place on the East Coast Main Line from this weekend (Saturday 7 March).
Hollywood Style Walk Of Fame Honours The Unsung Female Heroes Of The Railway Industry
LNER launches installations at London King’s Cross and York station ahead of International Women’s Day to celebrate women in rail.
Major new Shoreditch growth plan unveiled
A new Council Plan provides guidance for good growth in Shoreditch until 2040....
World Hearing Day 2026: Publicly owned train operators making journeys easier by breaking down communication barriers
Train operators in public ownership are marking World Hearing Day (Tuesday 3 March) by highlighting initiatives that have improved the travel experience for deaf, hard‑of‑hearing and British Sign Language (BSL)‑using passengers.
Major new £15m sports hub to be given final green light
Final go-ahead is expected to be given for work to start on a major new £15million sports hub in Holbeck at Leeds City Council’s executive board meeting next week (11 March).
Deadline reminder for retail, leisure and hospitality businesses rates relief
Businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors in Pembrokeshire who have not yet applied for rate relief have until March 31st to do so.
Go.Compare mobile expert comments on new iPhone 17e announcement – including tips on how to save
Council outlines transport programme following funding announcement
- Reading receives total transport capital grant of £33.7m and revenue grant of £4.9m from government
- New Local Transport Delivery Plan lays out future travel projects and initiatives for Reading over the next four years
Free period product scheme expands to 147 Moray locations
Free period products are now available at 147 locations across Moray after a major expansion of the council’s PeriodPlus service, further meeting its duties under the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act 2021.
Early learning and childcare parent consultation results published
Moray Council has published the results of its Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) parent survey, carried out in September and October 2025.
Moray Council welcomes update on Community Learning and Development work
Moray Council has welcomed a positive update on the 2024-2027 Partnership Community Learning and Development (CLD) plan, highlighting the difference this work is making for people and communities across Moray.
Moray Council approves increase to Early Learning and Childcare sustainable rates for 2026/27
Moray Council has approved an increase to the sustainable rates paid to its Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) partner providers from April 2026.
New report shows progress across Moray’s Community Sport Hub
Moray’s Community Sport Hubs continued to develop in 2025, providing more inclusive and accessible opportunities for sport, physical activity and community wellbeing, according to a report presented to Moray Council’s Education, Children’s and Leisure Services Committee today (Tuesday 3 March).
Moray schools celebrate improvements in literacy and numeracy
Moray schools are celebrating improvements in literacy and numeracy across both primary and secondary stages, with new Curriculum for Excellence data showing clear progress since last year.
Young people across Wales to connect with politicians through innovative engagement programme
Young people across Wales will have new opportunities to engage directly with their elected representatives, thanks to a three-year programme funded by the Welsh Government.
Progress made in Moray’s work to reduce staff absence in schools
Moray Council has shared an update on its Improving Attendance Project, launched in December 2025, aimed at reducing absence rates among teaching and support staff and improving consistency for pupils in classrooms.