Rare specimen collected by celebrated naturalist Gerard Durrell is donated to National Museums Scotland
Friday 19 Dec 2025

Rare specimen collected by celebrated naturalist Gerard Durrell is donated to National Museums Scotland


The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust has donated more than 550 specimens and samples to National Museums Scotland’s internationally significant natural sciences collection.  

National Museums Scotland News
Over £10 Million support to vital social care services
Friday 19 Dec 2025

Over £10 Million support to vital social care services


More than £10 million in funding will support organisations delivering essential social care services across Wales, the Welsh Government announced today.

Welsh Government News
Care experienced learners supported by innovative pilot programme
Friday 19 Dec 2025

Care experienced learners supported by innovative pilot programme


The Virtual School Model pilot programme has helped to address the needs of children looked after and support their educational progress an independent evaluation has found.

Welsh Government News
Making a splash - £5million to transform Welsh sporting facilities and iconic pool
Thursday 18 Dec 2025

Making a splash - £5million to transform Welsh sporting facilities and iconic pool


A £5m investment announced today [Friday 19 November] will save Gwersyll yr Urdd’s Llangrannog swimming pool and boost women’s grassroots sport.

Welsh Government News
DGOH Christmas toy appeal
Thursday 18 Dec 2025

DGOH Christmas toy appeal


A local company contracted by Dudley Council has worked with the authority and its own staff to collect contributions for the Dudley Group of hospitals toy appeal.

Dudley Council News
Christmas tree festival at the Red House Glass Cone
Thursday 18 Dec 2025

Christmas tree festival at the Red House Glass Cone


Feel festive with a community focussed Christmas tree festival at Wordsley’s Red House Glass Cone this December.

Dudley Council News
Community came together to mark Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights
Thursday 18 Dec 2025

Community came together to mark Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights


Statement from our Leader on an event to mark Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights

Lancashire County Council News
‘Home-grown’ clean power: E.ON welcomes planning decision for Coventry solar farm
Thursday 18 Dec 2025

‘Home-grown’ clean power: E.ON welcomes planning decision for Coventry solar farm


Coventry City Council grants planning permission for new solar farm on land next to the M6 to the north of the city

E.ON News
Autumn-related train delays in Scotland reduced by more than a quarter
Thursday 18 Dec 2025

Autumn-related train delays in Scotland reduced by more than a quarter


Autumn-related train delays in Scotland fell by more than a quarter this year compared with last, according to new figures from Network Rail. 

Network Rail Media Centre
Essential bridge maintenance and repairs planned for early January
Thursday 18 Dec 2025

Essential bridge maintenance and repairs planned for early January


Significant work to Westfield Pill Bridge is planned affecting traffic on the A477.

PembrokeshireCC News
Winter Illnesses - Key messages and available resources
Thursday 18 Dec 2025

Winter Illnesses - Key messages and available resources


In response to the rising number of flu cases and the subsequent pressure on health services, additional resources are available to help remind the public on how to reduce the spread of winter illnesses.

Scottish Government Marketing News
Chiltern Railways announces festive timetable
Thursday 18 Dec 2025

Chiltern Railways announces festive timetable


Chiltern Railways News
First Bus to expand coach presence in West Yorkshire with acquisition of J & B Travel Limited
Thursday 18 Dec 2025

First Bus to expand coach presence in West Yorkshire with acquisition of J & B Travel Limited


FirstGroup, parent company of First Bus, has announced the acquisition of Leeds-based coach operator J&B Travel Limited, strengthening its offering in the West Yorkshire coach market. 

First Bus UK News
Council delivers progress on affordable homes and infrastructure as planning work continues for West Oxfordshire’s future
Thursday 18 Dec 2025

Council delivers progress on affordable homes and infrastructure as planning work continues for West Oxfordshire’s future


West Oxfordshire District Council has published its Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) for 2024/25, showing steady progress in delivering much-needed affordable housing including social housing, securing infrastructure funding, and advancing planning policies that will support sustainable growth across the district. The report also outlines how the Council is responding to changes in national housing policy and preparing a new Local Plan to ensure future development continues to be properly managed and community focused.

West Oxfordshire District Council News
First Bus responds to Government's Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy
Thursday 18 Dec 2025

First Bus responds to Government's Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy


Janette Bell, First Bus UK Managing Director, said:

First Bus UK News
Winter wellbeing booklets in libraries
Thursday 18 Dec 2025

Winter wellbeing booklets in libraries


Older people who live in Dudley borough and anyone who needs extra help can get advice and support on staying well and safe during the winter with Dudley Council’s winter wellbeing campaign.

Dudley Council News
TRU sets new benchmark for sustainable delivery as electrification, skills investment and community impact accelerates
Thursday 18 Dec 2025

TRU sets new benchmark for sustainable delivery as electrification, skills investment and community impact accelerates


The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has released its 2025 Sustainable Development Report, demonstrating a year of significant progress towards delivering a faster, greener, more reliable railway across the North, and leaving a long-lasting legacy in the communities it works in.

Network Rail Media Centre
Nationwide reduces mortgage rates following Bank Rate cut
Thursday 18 Dec 2025

Nationwide reduces mortgage rates following Bank Rate cut


Nationwide Building Society Media Centre
Dogs removed after owner ignored orders to keep them under control
Thursday 18 Dec 2025

Dogs removed after owner ignored orders to keep them under control


A Court has ordered that a Trevine’s woman’s dogs be removed after she repeatedly ignored warnings to control her pets.

PembrokeshireCC News
Planned roadworks at Ayrshire Innovation Park, Crosshouse
Thursday 18 Dec 2025

Planned roadworks at Ayrshire Innovation Park, Crosshouse


As construction continues apace at the site of the new Ayrshire Innovation Park, Moorfield Kilmarnock, some essential roadworks will be commencing on Monday 5 January 2026 for approximately ten weeks.

East Ayrshire Council News
ONE WEEK TO GO: Changes to train services at London Waterloo as Network Rail carry out major upgrades
Thursday 18 Dec 2025

ONE WEEK TO GO: Changes to train services at London Waterloo as Network Rail carry out major upgrades


Train services into and out of London Waterloo will change from Saturday 27 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026 as engineers carry out vital upgrades near Queenstown Road

Network Rail Media Centre