Burnley library hits the right note as Stocks Massey Music Library opens
Monday 2 Feb 2026

Burnley library hits the right note as Stocks Massey Music Library opens


A historic collection of never-before-seen sheet music and a space to host concerts and events has been unveiled at Burnley Central library.

Lancashire County Council News
Drone to be deployed to tackle off-road motorbikes
Monday 2 Feb 2026

Drone to be deployed to tackle off-road motorbikes


A drone is to be deployed by Dudley Council to tackle the use of illegal off-road motorbikes across the borough.

Dudley Council News
Wales vision to be a 'Carer Aware' nation as public consultation launched
Monday 2 Feb 2026

Wales vision to be a 'Carer Aware' nation as public consultation launched


The Welsh Government is setting out its ambition for Wales to be a ‘Carer Aware’ nation – where unpaid carers are recognised earlier and treated as partners in the planning for the person they care for.

Welsh Government News
Wales joins the National Year of Reading
Monday 2 Feb 2026

Wales joins the National Year of Reading


Wales will join all UK nations in taking part in the National Year of Reading 2026, to inspire people to have a lifelong love of reading.

Welsh Government News
Behind the scenes of the Aurora fleet introduction: Getting our people ready
Monday 2 Feb 2026

Behind the scenes of the Aurora fleet introduction: Getting our people ready


  • EMR release final chapter of its Aurora documentary 
  • Chapter features frontline staff training to work the new trains 
  • Five Aurora units are now in service at various times throughout the week
East Midlands Railway News
East Coast Main Line passengers advised of major upgrades coming in March
Monday 2 Feb 2026

East Coast Main Line passengers advised of major upgrades coming in March


Major improvement work on the East Coast Main Line will affect passenger services across four weekends in March.

Network Rail Media Centre
South Eastern Railway welcomes rising customer trust as integrated railway model shows how Great British Railways will deliver for passengers
Monday 2 Feb 2026

South Eastern Railway welcomes rising customer trust as integrated railway model shows how Great British Railways will deliver for passengers


  • YouGov data shows customer trust in Southeastern has reached its highest ever level
  • Comes as the integrated railway delivers continued strong performance, more services, fleet improvements and more advance fares
  • Improvements demonstrate the benefit of rail reform ahead of Great British Railways
Southeastern Media Centre
Silvertown welcomes first residents to London’s low-carbon neighbourhood
Monday 2 Feb 2026

Silvertown welcomes first residents to London’s low-carbon neighbourhood


The first residents have begun moving into Silvertown, marking a major milestone for one of the UK’s most ambitious low-carbon regeneration projects. Over the coming months the first 100 customers will take up residence in their new homes, bringing our pioneering energy network – the UK’s first – into everyday use. 

E.ON News
District Council launches innovative LGBTQIA+ Community Climate Action Plan
Monday 2 Feb 2026

District Council launches innovative LGBTQIA+ Community Climate Action Plan


Forest of Dean District Council has launched a pioneering LGBTQIA+ Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) - the first of its kind in the district - developed in close partnership with residents, community leaders and local organisations.

Forest of Dean District Council News
JW Anderson collaborates with Amgueddfa Cymru on major Gwen John retrospective
Monday 2 Feb 2026

JW Anderson collaborates with Amgueddfa Cymru on major Gwen John retrospective


Creative Director Jonathan Anderson has collaborated with Amgueddfa Cymru on a landmark exhibition celebrating the work of the artist Gwen John (1876–1939) on the 150th anniversary of her birth.

National Museum Wales News
Work begins this week on platform at Dunkeld and Birnam station
Monday 2 Feb 2026

Work begins this week on platform at Dunkeld and Birnam station


Work will get underway this week on a £440,000 project that will make it easier for passengers to access Dunkeld & Birnam station as well as popular walking routes in the area.

Network Rail Media Centre
Wales’ Bus Services (Wales) Bill becomes law.
Monday 2 Feb 2026

Wales’ Bus Services (Wales) Bill becomes law.


Landmark legislation to reform the way local bus services are planned and delivered in Wales has today received Royal Assent, becoming law.

Welsh Government News
Reduce emissions, save money, live healthier. New Net Zero Campaign Launch
Monday 2 Feb 2026

Reduce emissions, save money, live healthier. New Net Zero Campaign Launch


The Scottish Government has launched a new Net Zero campaign to inspire action across Scotland. Scotland is in a climate emergency, and we are all experiencing the consequences: extreme weather events such as storms, floods and wildfires are affecting our communities and homes.

Scottish Government Marketing News
STEM Starts Centre officially launched in Elgin to inspire Moray’s future innovators
Monday 2 Feb 2026

STEM Starts Centre officially launched in Elgin to inspire Moray’s future innovators


The first STEM Starts Centre in Moray has officially opened its doors in Elgin today, marking a major milestone for the £4.8 million Early Years STEM (EY STEM) project, part of the Moray Growth Deal. 

Moray Council News
Plan ahead for weekend engineering work in March
Monday 2 Feb 2026

Plan ahead for weekend engineering work in March


Passengers are being encouraged to check before travelling as weekend engineering work in March will affect all routes and services to/from London Liverpool Street.

Network Rail Media Centre
New train station exhibition celebrates Middlesbrough football supporters
Monday 2 Feb 2026

New train station exhibition celebrates Middlesbrough football supporters


A powerful new exhibition celebrating the diversity, pride and community spirit of Middlesbrough’s football supporters has been unveiled at the town’s train station. 

TransPennine Express News
Council holds first ever Antisemitism awareness week
Monday 2 Feb 2026

Council holds first ever Antisemitism awareness week


Leeds City Council is holding its first Antisemitism awareness week for employees and partners in the city.

Leeds City Council News
Garden waste permits now available in Moray
Monday 2 Feb 2026

Garden waste permits now available in Moray


Moray residents are being encouraged to order their garden waste permits by 6 March 2026. 

Moray Council News
University of Cumbria launches innovative Tourism and Visitor Economy Degrees with paid placements
Monday 2 Feb 2026

University of Cumbria launches innovative Tourism and Visitor Economy Degrees with paid placements


The University of Cumbria has announced the launch of new forward-thinking tourism and visitor economy programmes, designed to equip students with real-world experience, paid industry placements, and a deep understanding of place-based learning in one of the UK’s most significant tourism destinations.

University of Cumbria News
Nominations open for Leeds Sports Awards 2026 as the city celebrates the people behind another unforgettable year of sport
Monday 2 Feb 2026

Nominations open for Leeds Sports Awards 2026 as the city celebrates the people behind another unforgettable year of sport


Press release issued on behalf of Leeds Sports Awards

Leeds City Council News
Repair Cafe Wales saves over one million kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions
Monday 2 Feb 2026

Repair Cafe Wales saves over one million kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions


The Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, launches Fix it February at a pop-up repair café in Cardiff.

Welsh Government News