Northern launches new early morning service from Whitby with £2 tickets
Thursday 11 Dec 2025

Northern launches new early morning service from Whitby with £2 tickets


Passengers on the Esk Valley line can now start their day with a new early morning connection as Northern introduces a new early service from Whitby in December.

Northern News
FirstGroup plc acquires sightseeing bus operations
Thursday 11 Dec 2025

FirstGroup plc acquires sightseeing bus operations


  • FirstGroup acquires RATP Dev’s sightseeing operations in London and Bath
  • The operations include a freehold depot in south west London and a leased depot in Bath
  • Bath to Bristol Airport Airdecker service also part of the deal
  • Acquisition part of FirstGroup’s growth and diversification strategy and chance to “expand its footprint in two key markets”
First Bus UK News
National Library to send Mary, Queen of Scots’ Last Letter to Perth
Thursday 11 Dec 2025

National Library to send Mary, Queen of Scots’ Last Letter to Perth


National Library of Scotland Newsroom
Audiology patients to receive faster, local hearing care
Thursday 11 Dec 2025

Audiology patients to receive faster, local hearing care


Faster, more convenient hearing care will be available closer to people’s home, as part of a radical reform of audiology services.

Welsh Government News
Orbital Marine Power, operator of the world’s most powerfultidal turbine, secures £7m investment
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025

Orbital Marine Power, operator of the world’s most powerfultidal turbine, secures £7m investment


PXN Ventures, the fastest-growing venture-focused investment firm outside London and the South East, joins existing shareholders to support Orbital’s commercial tidal-stream projects, following new tidal energy licences in Canada

Scottish Enterprise Newsroom
University of Reading joins the Council’s annual Christmas Carol celebration
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025

University of Reading joins the Council’s annual Christmas Carol celebration


  • Council teams up with the University of Reading for this year’s festive event at Reading Minster
  • Carols, readings from local dignitaries and university guests, plus performances by the University Choir
  • Free entry on Thu 18 Dec, doors open 6:15 pm, BSL interpreted, with refreshments after the service
Reading Borough Council News
Essential weekend engineering works on Essex Thameside line planned to maintain reliability for passengers
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025

Essential weekend engineering works on Essex Thameside line planned to maintain reliability for passengers


Network Rail teams will be carrying out essential maintenance on the Essex Thameside line over several weekends in January and February 2026. These works are aimed at keeping the railway safe, reliable, and comfortable for passengers.

Network Rail Media Centre
Barnsbury Estate approved plans pave the way for 1,116 new homes
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025

Barnsbury Estate approved plans pave the way for 1,116 new homes


One of Islington's most significant housing projects in decades has moved a step nearer, after planning permission was granted for the New Barnsbury Estate redevelopment. 

Islington Council News
North East Ambulance Service secures £46,250 from NHS Charities Together to support neurodivergent staff through new wellbeing project
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025

North East Ambulance Service secures £46,250 from NHS Charities Together to support neurodivergent staff through new wellbeing project


North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has received £46,250 from NHS Charities Together to launch a ground-breaking Neurodiversity Wellbeing Project, providing targeted support for neurodivergent colleagues, including those who are autistic, have ADHD or dyslexia.

NE Ambulance Service News
Explore the future of Intercity travel: EMR launch experiential Aurora pop up at Nottingham Station
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025

Explore the future of Intercity travel: EMR launch experiential Aurora pop up at Nottingham Station


  • EMR has created a special Aurora experiential pop up at Nottingham station
  • The pop up was designed to raise awareness of the EMR and Transport UK's new £400 million fleet and the significant improvements the Aurora's usher in
  • It includes hands-on displays, a VR tour and photo area 
East Midlands Railway News
Allied Universal Security Professionals Sweep 2025 CALSAGA Awards
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025

Allied Universal Security Professionals Sweep 2025 CALSAGA Awards


Allied Universal News
Remembering the Leeds Kirkgate Market fire, 50 years on
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025

Remembering the Leeds Kirkgate Market fire, 50 years on


It was Leeds Kirkgate Market’s darkest day – but also one that brought the city together in a remarkable show of resilience and fighting spirit.

Leeds City Council News
‘How Motorsport’s past is powering a cleaner future’ by Veloce’s Kevin Hansen
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025

‘How Motorsport’s past is powering a cleaner future’ by Veloce’s Kevin Hansen


Motorsport has always been a catalyst for innovation, pushing the limits of technology, performance, and human ambition.

E.ON News
Wrapping up the year with improvements across Scotland’s Railway this Christmas
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025

Wrapping up the year with improvements across Scotland’s Railway this Christmas


Rail passengers are being reminded to plan their journeys carefully this Christmas and New Year as Network Rail delivers essential engineering work to improve Scotland’s railway. 

Network Rail Media Centre
99% of South Wales Metro now electrified
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025

99% of South Wales Metro now electrified


Transport for Wales has now electrified 99% of the railway lines in South East Wales as part of the South Wales Metro.

Transport For Wales News
Christmas support for care leavers
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025

Christmas support for care leavers


Dudley Council is partnering with community organisation Donate 1 Create 1 to provide Christmas dinner and gifts for care leavers.

Dudley Council News
LNER Funding Helps To Bring River Aire Back To Life
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025

LNER Funding Helps To Bring River Aire Back To Life


A project which aims to reduce pollution and improve the water quality in the River Aire has received vital funding from LNER.

LNER News
Energy saving goals: Grassroots football clubs cut energy use by 25% as E.ON Next kicks off new energy bill credit
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025

Energy saving goals: Grassroots football clubs cut energy use by 25% as E.ON Next kicks off new energy bill credit


  • E.ON Next calls for more clubs to participate in the Greener Game initiative as four grassroots football pioneers save nearly £10,000 collectively, cutting their energy usage by 25%
  • New research shows just over two in five consumers in England think grassroots clubs need help cutting bills, while nearly three in five say clubhouse upkeep is vital for long-term success
  • England goal-saving legend Rob Green says grassroots teams “are at the heart of their communities.”
E.ON News
Japan and Wales sing each other’s praises after landmark year
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025

Japan and Wales sing each other’s praises after landmark year


Japanese Ambassador joined First Minister at Conwy Castle to sing Welsh national anthem, to mark end of the year of Wales and Japan. 

Welsh Government News
Don’t stop on level crossings, drivers warned after dangerous queueing on railway
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025

Don’t stop on level crossings, drivers warned after dangerous queueing on railway


Motorists are being reminded to remain alert, comply with road signage and never stop on level crossings after repeated scenes of queueing traffic on the railway in Derbyshire.

Network Rail Media Centre
Reading Launches Free Toothbrushing Programme for 1,800 Children to Tackle Rising Rates of Tooth Decay
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025

Reading Launches Free Toothbrushing Programme for 1,800 Children to Tackle Rising Rates of Tooth Decay


  • Over a third of 5-year-olds in Reading suffer from tooth decay
  • 1,800 children across the borough will receive free toothpaste, toothbrushes and brushing sessions
Reading Borough Council News