‘Professionalism, ambition, credibility and empathy’ – FM outlines principles in first Cabinet meeting
Monday 18 May 2026

‘Professionalism, ambition, credibility and empathy’ – FM outlines principles in first Cabinet meeting


The Welsh Government’s new Cabinet met for the first time this afternoon, following the appointment of Ministers to their new roles last week.  

Welsh Government News
Eastern City BID supports 11 local charity projects through community funding
Monday 18 May 2026

Eastern City BID supports 11 local charity projects through community funding


The Eastern City Business Improvement District is investing £44,000 across 11 local charitable projects, focussing on education, employability and wellbeing in the area.

Primera Corporation News
SATURDAY: Buses replace trains between Ashford and Borough Green & Wrotham for nine days as major improvement work takes place
Monday 18 May 2026

SATURDAY: Buses replace trains between Ashford and Borough Green & Wrotham for nine days as major improvement work takes place


Customers are being reminded to plan their journeys ahead of engineering work on the railway between Ashford International, Maidstone East and Borough Green & Wrotham beginning on Saturday for nine days.

Network Rail Media Centre
Brendan and Moira Dixon celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Monday 18 May 2026

Brendan and Moira Dixon celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary


Councillor Jim Todd visited Moira and Brendan Dixon from Kilmarnock recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.

East Ayrshire Council News
John and Christine Oliver celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Monday 18 May 2026

John and Christine Oliver celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary


Councillor Barry Douglas visited John and Christine Oliver from Kilmarnock recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.

East Ayrshire Council News
Roy and Tillie Lochery celebrate Platinum Wedding Anniversary
Monday 18 May 2026

Roy and Tillie Lochery celebrate Platinum Wedding Anniversary


Councillor John McGhee and Councillor Stephen Canning visited Roy and Tillie Lochery of Fenwick recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated 70 years of marriage.

East Ayrshire Council News
USAA Remembers and Honors America’s Fallen Service Members with the Return of the Poppy Wall of Honor to the National Mall
Monday 18 May 2026

USAA Remembers and Honors America’s Fallen Service Members with the Return of the Poppy Wall of Honor to the National Mall


600,000 poppies displayed in a powerful tribute to the true meaning of Memorial Day

USAA News
Brian Holliday appointed Chief Executive Officer of Siemens UK and Ireland
Monday 18 May 2026

Brian Holliday appointed Chief Executive Officer of Siemens UK and Ireland


  • More than 32 years’ experience at Siemens
  • Continues as Managing Director, Digital Industries, UK and Ireland
Siemens News and Information
Burns' Ayrshire heritage celebrated in new brochure
Monday 18 May 2026

Burns' Ayrshire heritage celebrated in new brochure


A new publication to promote Ayrshire as the world’s best destination for Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns has just been launched.

East Ayrshire Council News
Robert and Jean Sharpe celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Monday 18 May 2026

Robert and Jean Sharpe celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary


Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor John McGhee visited Kilmaurs couple Robert and Jean Sharpe recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

East Ayrshire Council News
Last chance to get early bird boxing tickets
Monday 18 May 2026

Last chance to get early bird boxing tickets


Discounted early bird tickets for The Big Showdown boxing battle are on sale for one week only.

Dudley Council News
Sonny and Nessie Sheach celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Monday 18 May 2026

Sonny and Nessie Sheach celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary


Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Ellen Freel visited Stewarton couple Sonny and Nessie Sheach recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

East Ayrshire Council News
May half term activities 2026
Monday 18 May 2026

May half term activities 2026


There is no need for children to be bored this school holiday with activities and sessions on offer in leisure centres, visitor attractions, parks, halls and libraries.

Dudley Council News
LNER Pipes In The Timetable Return Of The Famous Flying Scotsman Services
Monday 18 May 2026

LNER Pipes In The Timetable Return Of The Famous Flying Scotsman Services


The famous LNER Flying Scotsman services between Edinburgh Waverley and London King’s Cross have officially returned to their historic mid-morning timings, thanks to the timetable transformation along the East Coast route.

LNER News
Ian and Nancy Andrews celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Monday 18 May 2026

Ian and Nancy Andrews celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary


Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Barry Douglas visited Kilmarnock couple Ian and Nancy Andrews recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

East Ayrshire Council News
Reminder: Britain’s railway open for business this late May bank holiday – but passengers should check before they travel
Monday 18 May 2026

Reminder: Britain’s railway open for business this late May bank holiday – but passengers should check before they travel


The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be open for passengers travelling this late May bank holiday – despite planned engineering work.

Network Rail Media Centre
Daily direct services between Bristol, Swindon and Oxford return after 23-year absence
Monday 18 May 2026

Daily direct services between Bristol, Swindon and Oxford return after 23-year absence


Direct services between Bristol Temple Meads, Swindon and Oxford will run every two hours from today (Monday), providing daily links between the three destinations for the first time in more than 20 years.

GWR News
ONE WEEK TO GO: Vital upgrades continue on the Portsmouth Direct Line
Monday 18 May 2026

ONE WEEK TO GO: Vital upgrades continue on the Portsmouth Direct Line


Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR) are continuing their investment in the Portsmouth Direct Line with the next phase of signalling and track upgrades taking place from Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May.

Network Rail Media Centre
Narberth Community Primary School celebrates outstanding Estyn inspection report
Monday 18 May 2026

Narberth Community Primary School celebrates outstanding Estyn inspection report


Narberth Community Primary School is celebrating its latest Estyn inspection report which recognises the school as “a happy, inclusive, bilingual community.”

PembrokeshireCC News
New schools vision for Lancashire set to be unveiled
Monday 18 May 2026

New schools vision for Lancashire set to be unveiled


Plans to help every child and young person thrive in school are set to be unveiled.

Lancashire County Council News
HS2 viaducts to be installed over busy motorways in major milestone
Monday 18 May 2026

HS2 viaducts to be installed over busy motorways in major milestone


  • Motorists given advanced warning of M6 and M42 works between June and November  
  • Number of motorway closures reduced to minimise disruption, with diversion routes put in place  
  • HS2 works with National Highways, Birmingham Airport and NEC to coordinate motorway programme 
  • B-roll footage shows progress on HS2's construction works around the motorway network
  • New images show progress on the Water Orton viaducts and the twin box structure, which will be extended over the motorway
HS2 News and Information