Arriva announces £340m investment in UK bus fleet and depot renewal
Friday 13 Mar 2026

Arriva announces £340m investment in UK bus fleet and depot renewal


  • Nearly 20 per cent of Arriva’s regional bus fleet to be replaced within 18 months
  • Investment includes electrification projects at eight bus depots
  • Arriva’s UK bus fleet will exceed 750 zero-emission buses following fleet upgrades
Arriva PLC
Sker Ritual Levels Up: ‘Tides of Terror’ Expands Wales-Made Games Universe
Friday 13 Mar 2026

Sker Ritual Levels Up: ‘Tides of Terror’ Expands Wales-Made Games Universe


Welsh hit zombie horror Sker Ritual is continuing to build on its global success with the release of its latest chapter Tides of Terror, supported by the Welsh Government via Creative Wales.

Welsh Government News
Nature Estate Cymru launches to protect Wales' land and climate
Friday 13 Mar 2026

Nature Estate Cymru launches to protect Wales' land and climate


Wales' major landowners are uniting for the first time to tackle the climate and nature emergencies, with the new group set up to drive tree planting and meet targets to protect 30% of land for nature by 2030.

Welsh Government News
Hundreds of County Lines drug networks dismantled in major national crackdown
Friday 13 Mar 2026

Hundreds of County Lines drug networks dismantled in major national crackdown


  • UK-wide County Lines Intensification Week took place between March 2–8
  • 2,180 arrests for drug supply, modern slavery and weapons offences
  • More than 1,300 vulnerable people safeguarded, including almost 800 children
National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC)
Borderlands® 4 Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned To Launch on March 26; Featuring All-New Vault Hunter and Cosmic Horror Setting
Thursday 12 Mar 2026

Borderlands® 4 Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned To Launch on March 26; Featuring All-New Vault Hunter and Cosmic Horror Setting


Play as the all-new Vault Hunter, C4SH, and explore the blood-soaked mysteries of the Whispering Glacier in this expansive paid DLC

In-depth Vault Hunter gameplay reveal and cinematic character short is coming soon

2K News
New councillor elected to Cotswold District Council
Thursday 12 Mar 2026

New councillor elected to Cotswold District Council


Liberal Democrat candidate Paul Evans has been elected to represent The Beeches ward on Cotswold District Council following the by-election held on 12 March.   

Cotswold District Council News
Council Leader delivers a second urgent message to Thames Water
Thursday 12 Mar 2026

Council Leader delivers a second urgent message to Thames Water


Thames Water must change their compensation approach, to properly support residents and 38 local businesses affected by flooding, urges Council Leader Cllr Una O'Halloran. See the Leader's letter to Thames Water CEO Chris Weston in full below.

Islington Council News
Serious gas and hygiene breaches found at Dudley food outlet
Thursday 12 Mar 2026

Serious gas and hygiene breaches found at Dudley food outlet


The director and a manager of Top UKs Fried Chicken Halal Ltd were ordered to pay a combined sum of more than £7,000, following a hearing at Dudley Magistrates Court last week.

Dudley Council News
Borderlands® 4 Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned To Launch on March 26; Featuring All-New Vault Hunter and Cosmic Horror Setting
Thursday 12 Mar 2026

Borderlands® 4 Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned To Launch on March 26; Featuring All-New Vault Hunter and Cosmic Horror Setting


Play as the all-new Vault Hunter, C4SH, and explore the blood-soaked mysteries of the Whispering Glacier in this expansive paid DLC*

In-depth Vault Hunter gameplay reveal and cinematic character short is coming soon

2K News
Spring’s the perfect time to top up your COVID-19 protection.
Thursday 12 Mar 2026

Spring’s the perfect time to top up your COVID-19 protection.


COVID-19 hasn’t gone away. The virus remains a serious risk, especially for older adults and those with weakened immune systems.

Public Health Scotland News
Safety work progresses around Glasgow Central Station after Union Street fire
Thursday 12 Mar 2026

Safety work progresses around Glasgow Central Station after Union Street fire


Work towards reopening Glasgow Central Station high‑level is continuing following the fire at a building on Union Street on Sunday 8 March.  

Network Rail Media Centre
Borderlands® 4 Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned To Launch on March 26; Featuring All-New Vault Hunter and Cosmic Horror Setting
Thursday 12 Mar 2026

Borderlands® 4 Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned To Launch on March 26; Featuring All-New Vault Hunter and Cosmic Horror Setting


Play as the all-new Vault Hunter, C4SH, and explore the blood-soaked mysteries of the Whispering Glacier in this expansive paid DLC*

In-depth Vault Hunter gameplay reveal, and cinematic character short is coming soon

2K News
Borderlands® 4 Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned To Launch on March 26; Featuring All-New Vault Hunter and Cosmic Horror Setting
Thursday 12 Mar 2026

Borderlands® 4 Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned To Launch on March 26; Featuring All-New Vault Hunter and Cosmic Horror Setting


Play as the all-new Vault Hunter, C4SH, and explore the blood-soaked mysteries of the Whispering Glacier in this expansive paid DLC*

In-depth Vault Hunter gameplay reveal and cinematic character short is coming soon

2K Newsroom
Dudley hails major success as investors back the borough’s thriving transformation
Thursday 12 Mar 2026

Dudley hails major success as investors back the borough’s thriving transformation


Dudley Council is celebrating the success of its latest investment showcase event, held yesterday (11 March).

Dudley Council News
Railway 200 ‘Inspiration’ exhibition train returns to Wales
Thursday 12 Mar 2026

Railway 200 ‘Inspiration’ exhibition train returns to Wales


Transport for Wales (TfW) and Network Rail are pleased to announce the return of the Railway 200 ‘Inspiration’ exhibition train to Wales this April.

Transport For Wales News
Railway 200 ‘Inspiration’ exhibition train returns to Wales
Thursday 12 Mar 2026

Railway 200 ‘Inspiration’ exhibition train returns to Wales


Next stop, Swansea! Network Rail and Transport for Wales (TfW) are pleased to announce the return of the Railway 200 ‘Inspiration’ train to Wales this April. 

Network Rail Media Centre
The Council supports the call to join in the Great British Spring Clean
Thursday 12 Mar 2026

The Council supports the call to join in the Great British Spring Clean


  • The annual Keep Britain Tidy Great British Spring Clean is taking place between 13-29 March
  • The Council continues its offer to provide volunteers with free litter picking equipment through the Reading Adopt Your Street (RAYS) scheme
Reading Borough Council News
Garden Waste Subscriptions for 2026/27 Now Open. Residents encouraged to renew early and enjoy simple, efficient kerbside recycling
Thursday 12 Mar 2026

Garden Waste Subscriptions for 2026/27 Now Open. Residents encouraged to renew early and enjoy simple, efficient kerbside recycling


Residents can now sign up for the 2026/27 Garden Waste Subscription Service, with the annual fee remaining at £52.50, or £2.18 per collection for this year.

West Oxfordshire District Council News
Staying safe outdoors - farm visits and tick awareness
Thursday 12 Mar 2026

Staying safe outdoors - farm visits and tick awareness


Zoonotic infections are diseases passed from animals to humans. They remain a significant public health risk in Scotland, particularly during spring and summer months.

Public Health Scotland News
Secret Fare expands: Travel between Nottingham and Sheffield for as little as £4
Thursday 12 Mar 2026

Secret Fare expands: Travel between Nottingham and Sheffield for as little as £4


  • Popular Secret Fare scheme expands, adding new discounted regional and intercity journeys.
  • Customers can save up to 50% on train travel by choosing a flexible departure time.
  • More than 11,000 customers have already benefited, with additional routes being introduced following strong demand.
  • Travel between Nottingham and Sheffield from just £4
  • New regional  Secret fares include Peterborough to Manchester and Crewe to Lincoln
East Midlands Railway News
NEAS accelerates major sustainability upgrades to improve patient care and prepare for an electric fleet
Thursday 12 Mar 2026

NEAS accelerates major sustainability upgrades to improve patient care and prepare for an electric fleet


NEAS has completed a series of significant sustainability milestones that are already improving patient safety, strengthening operational resilience and reducing environmental impact across the region. 

NE Ambulance Service News