Rapid diagnostic testing for bacterial infections to be rolled out in primary care
Monday 16 Feb 2026

Rapid diagnostic testing for bacterial infections to be rolled out in primary care


Rapid testing for bacterial infections is being rolled out in community pharmacies and GP surgeries across Wales.

Welsh Government News
Wales to celebrate St David's Day with £1 million fund for community events
Sunday 15 Feb 2026

Wales to celebrate St David's Day with £1 million fund for community events


The list of celebratory events that will be supported by the St David’s Day Fund 2026 has been published by the Welsh Government today. 

Welsh Government News
Easter bunnies urged to check if a PVG is required before hopping into their new role
Sunday 15 Feb 2026

Easter bunnies urged to check if a PVG is required before hopping into their new role


Organisations hosting Easter events are encouraged to check if their Easter bunny needs to be part of the PVG scheme. 

Disclosure Scotland News
£600 million milestone for Help to Buy - Wales as scheme continues to support homeownership dreams
Sunday 15 Feb 2026

£600 million milestone for Help to Buy - Wales as scheme continues to support homeownership dreams


The Welsh Government has invested more than £600 million in its Help to Buy - Wales scheme, supporting thousands of people across the country to achieve their dream of homeownership. 

Welsh Government News
Outdoor adventurers bring bus boost
Saturday 14 Feb 2026

Outdoor adventurers bring bus boost


Bus passenger numbers have jumped in some of Wales’ most scenic outdoor locations, according to the most recent figures.

Welsh Government News
Longport station footbridge reopens for passenger use
Friday 13 Feb 2026

Longport station footbridge reopens for passenger use


Longport station's footbridge has been reopened for passengers and local people while work continues to complete its major upgrade. 

Network Rail Media Centre
Spotlight on our Board: Carole Panteli
Friday 13 Feb 2026

Spotlight on our Board: Carole Panteli


This month, we asked non-executive director (NED), Carole Panteli, to tell us a little about her role.

NE Ambulance Service News
Building a truly family-friendly culture & insights from Dan Geeson at the Working Families Roundtable
Friday 13 Feb 2026

Building a truly family-friendly culture & insights from Dan Geeson at the Working Families Roundtable


E.ON has been recognised as a Top 30 Employer for Working Families. But what does that look like in practice, day to day?

E.ON News
Third edition of Policing Tomorrow published
Friday 13 Feb 2026

Third edition of Policing Tomorrow published


Latest magazine from the Office of the Police Chief Scientific Adviser explores how science and technology are shaping modern policing.

National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC)
1,000 tonnes of spoil being removed as engineers tackle landslip
Friday 13 Feb 2026

1,000 tonnes of spoil being removed as engineers tackle landslip


Round-the-clock work is ongoing to stabilise a cutting slope following a landslip between Wakefield Kirkgate and Barnsley.

Network Rail Media Centre
Gwlad! Gwlad! in the Centre of Cardiff
Friday 13 Feb 2026

Gwlad! Gwlad! in the Centre of Cardiff


A new hand painted mural has been unveiled in Cardiff City Centre, celebrating the everyday journeys that connect people across Wales and the Borders.

Transport For Wales News
MONDAY: Network Rail to reopen railway between Horsham and Dorking after emergency repairs following landslip
Friday 13 Feb 2026

MONDAY: Network Rail to reopen railway between Horsham and Dorking after emergency repairs following landslip


Repairs to the railway at Ockley have been completed following a landslip on an embankment that left one of the tracks hanging in mid-air, meaning that the railway between Horsham and Dorking will reopen to trains as expected, on Monday 16th February.

Network Rail Media Centre
£800k drainage upgrade planned between Bathgate and Edinburgh
Friday 13 Feb 2026

£800k drainage upgrade planned between Bathgate and Edinburgh


Network Rail will carry out improvements to drainage infrastructure on the railway between Bathgate and Edinburgh next month, helping to boost performance and keep services reliable for passengers.

Network Rail Media Centre
Travelling to the Capital this Weekend? LNER and EMR Help Customers Experience a Smooth Trip with Journey Video
Friday 13 Feb 2026

Travelling to the Capital this Weekend? LNER and EMR Help Customers Experience a Smooth Trip with Journey Video


London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and East Midlands Railway (EMR) have released a new video, showing customers how easy and comfortable journeys to and from London can be using dedicated rail replacement services during weekend engineering work.

LNER News
Why West Berkshire and Oxfordshire make sense in Local Government Reorganisation
Friday 13 Feb 2026

Why West Berkshire and Oxfordshire make sense in Local Government Reorganisation


As part of the government’s consultation on Local Government Reorganisation, it is asking the question ‘To what extent do you agree or disagree that this proposal will put local government in the area as a whole on a firmer footing’, particularly in relation to West Berkshire Council, who feature as part of two of the three proposals for the area.

West Oxfordshire District Council News
West Oxfordshire District Council Executive to consider balanced budget with freeze to garden waste charges and more investment in local priorities
Friday 13 Feb 2026

West Oxfordshire District Council Executive to consider balanced budget with freeze to garden waste charges and more investment in local priorities


West Oxfordshire District Council have published final budget proposals that include investing more in local services and priorities over the next financial year, along with a freeze to charges on the garden waste service.

West Oxfordshire District Council News
School and Council commit to rapid improvement at Ysgol Harri Tudur
Friday 13 Feb 2026

School and Council commit to rapid improvement at Ysgol Harri Tudur


Education inspectorate Estyn has placed Ysgol Harri Tudur/Henry Tudor School in special measures.

PembrokeshireCC News
Free town centre parking could return as part of extra £2m investment
Friday 13 Feb 2026

Free town centre parking could return as part of extra £2m investment


Nearly £2 million of additional investment proposals – including the return of free parking in town centres - have been backed by senior councillors.

Dudley Council News
Tickets go on sale for Moray Music Centre Spring Concert
Friday 13 Feb 2026

Tickets go on sale for Moray Music Centre Spring Concert


Young musicians from across Moray will come together to celebrate the arrival of spring when Moray Music Centre stages its annual seasonal concert on Saturday 14 March 2026.

Moray Council News
Cymru yn erbyn Ffrainc: Great Western Railway yn rhedeg 54 o drenau ar gyfer gêm fawr y Chwe Gwlad ar ddydd Sul
Friday 13 Feb 2026

Cymru yn erbyn Ffrainc: Great Western Railway yn rhedeg 54 o drenau ar gyfer gêm fawr y Chwe Gwlad ar ddydd Sul


Bydd Great Western Railway yn rhedeg 54 o drenau ac yn darparu mwy na 27,500 o seddi i gefnogwyr sy’n mynd i’r gêm Cymru v Ffrainc ym mhencampwriaeth y Chwe Gwlad yn Stadiwm Principality Caerdydd ddydd Sul.

GWR News
Wales v France: Great Western Railway providing 54 trains for Sunday's Six Nations showdown
Friday 13 Feb 2026

Wales v France: Great Western Railway providing 54 trains for Sunday's Six Nations showdown


Great Western Railway will provide 54 trains and more than 27,500 seats for fans attending Sunday's Wales v France Six Nations match at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.

GWR News