Mental health training extended to rugby clubs in Wales
Thursday 26 Feb 2026

Mental health training extended to rugby clubs in Wales


Mental health awareness training is being rolled out to rugby clubs across Wales as concerns grow about the rising number of men struggling in silence.

Welsh Government News
From boxing to bowls - energy savings granting a greener future for sports
Thursday 26 Feb 2026

From boxing to bowls - energy savings granting a greener future for sports


An energy saving grant scheme has invested over £5.4million to help sports clubs across Wales make improvements that lower energy costs and make their buildings more efficient.

Welsh Government News
How to get a good deal on the new Samsung S26: from the experts
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

How to get a good deal on the new Samsung S26: from the experts


GoCompare News
Council Leader takes on Armed Forces Champion role
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

Council Leader takes on Armed Forces Champion role


The Leader of the Council, Councillor Andy Graham, has taken on the role of the Council’s Armed Forces Champion.

West Oxfordshire District Council News
Accessibility and safety boost for Prestatyn community as work set to begin on new station footbridge
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

Accessibility and safety boost for Prestatyn community as work set to begin on new station footbridge


The new footbridge at Prestatyn Station, on the North Wales Coast Line, will provide a safe, step-free route across the railway for residents and visitors.  

Network Rail Media Centre
Road layout change proposed for key central Reading route
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

Road layout change proposed for key central Reading route


  • Additional vehicle capacity planned for Sidmouth Street to pave way for introduction of new London Road bus lane
  • Cycle facilities would be rearranged to reflect demand on the local transport network
Reading Borough Council News
Mayor welcomes ‘generational reforms’ to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

Mayor welcomes ‘generational reforms’ to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities


Mayor Caroline Woodley welcome the Government’s publication of the SEND White Paper

Hackney Council News
First pint pulled following investment in Carlisle station pub
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

First pint pulled following investment in Carlisle station pub


Heritage-themed venue, The Scott & Brassey, opens at Carlisle station following careful renovation with railway funding. 

Avanti West Coast News
Work set to begin to remove diseased larch trees near Whitworth and Bacup
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

Work set to begin to remove diseased larch trees near Whitworth and Bacup


Work is set to begin later this month to remove hundreds of larch trees that must be felled due to an incurable disease, near Whitworth and Bacup.

Lancashire County Council News
Sculpture installed into the façade of the Civic Centre redevelopment
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

Sculpture installed into the façade of the Civic Centre redevelopment


  • Cartwheeling boys hoisted into new location
  • Damaged by Storm Eunice in 2022
  • New home is part of the Civic Centre redevelopment
Reading Borough Council News
Progress on Buckie Harbour Masterplan as Council backs next stage of development
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

Progress on Buckie Harbour Masterplan as Council backs next stage of development


Moray Council has agreed the next steps to take forward the Buckie Harbour Masterplan, marking an important milestone in the project to expand and modernise the harbour for future economic growth.

Moray Council News
Moray Council not to recognise Monday 15 June as additional bank holiday
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

Moray Council not to recognise Monday 15 June as additional bank holiday


Moray Council has agreed not to recognise Monday 15 June 2026 as an additional local public holiday.

Moray Council News
Moray Council confirms Council Tax rates for 2026/27
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

Moray Council confirms Council Tax rates for 2026/27


Moray Council has confirmed its 2026/27 Council Tax after agreeing indicative Council Tax rates until 2028 last year, to assist with more sustainable financial planning.

Moray Council News
Forres Academy relocation approved by Full Council
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

Forres Academy relocation approved by Full Council


Moray Council has today (Wednesday 25 February) unanimously approved plans to relocate Forres Academy to a new, purpose-built school near its current site. 

Moray Council News
Moray Council sets Housing budget for 2026/27
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

Moray Council sets Housing budget for 2026/27


Moray Council has agreed its Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2026/27, confirming investment in council housing, progress on national housing standards, and the second year of its three‑year rent strategy.

Moray Council News
Moray Council sets balanced budget for 2026/27 amid significant financial pressures
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

Moray Council sets balanced budget for 2026/27 amid significant financial pressures


Moray Council has agreed its £311.98m budget for 2026/27 and outlined a three-year financial plan that responds to continuing economic uncertainty, rising service costs and increasing demand for support across local communities.

Moray Council News
The Mortgage Works cuts rates for limited company landlords
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

The Mortgage Works cuts rates for limited company landlords


The Mortgage Works is cutting rates by up to 0.20 percentage points on selected two and five-year fixed rate products for new and existing customers across its limited company buy-to-let range. The new rates will be effective from tomorrow, Thursday 26 February.

Nationwide Building Society Media Centre
Welsh rarebit, male voice choir and Welsh cakes
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

Welsh rarebit, male voice choir and Welsh cakes


Passengers across Wales will be treated to a range of St David’s Day celebrations as Transport for Wales (TfW) marks the occasion with food, music and community spirit.

Transport For Wales News
Targeted data-driven support puts money back into the pockets of Cotswold residents
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

Targeted data-driven support puts money back into the pockets of Cotswold residents


An innovative tool designed to identify households in need and put money back in their pocket has already helped thousands of Cotswold residents, new figures have revealed one year on from its launch.  

Cotswold District Council News
New online reporting service for victims of intimate image abuse
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

New online reporting service for victims of intimate image abuse


A new online reporting service has launched in England and Wales to support people affected by intimate image abuse (also sometimes known as ‘revenge porn’).

National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC)
National oversight of maternity services to be strengthened across Wales
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

National oversight of maternity services to be strengthened across Wales


A programme to improve maternity and neonatal services is being launched as the Welsh Government accepted the recommendations of a major assessment of services.

Welsh Government News