New wave of Wales-made productions set to deliver £50.6million spend
Friday 27 Mar 2026

New wave of Wales-made productions set to deliver £50.6million spend


Nine new TV projects have been approved for Welsh Government funding support so far this year, creating a slate of ambitious scripted shows that are set to bring an additional £50.6million into the Welsh economy.

Welsh Government News
ONE WEEK TO GO: Network Rail to carry out vital track upgrades between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction this Easter
Friday 27 Mar 2026

ONE WEEK TO GO: Network Rail to carry out vital track upgrades between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction this Easter


A reduced service will operate between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction over the Easter Weekend, Friday 3 to Monday 6 April, while engineers from Network Rail and South Western Railway carry out vital engineering work to improve reliability on this busy route.

Network Rail Media Centre
ONE WEEK TO GO: Network Rail to carry out essential maintenance of vital rail corridor near Southampton this Easter
Friday 27 Mar 2026

ONE WEEK TO GO: Network Rail to carry out essential maintenance of vital rail corridor near Southampton this Easter


This Easter weekend, from Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April, Network Rail will be carrying out essential maintenance work in the Eastleigh area, a vital corridor for passengers and freight.

Network Rail Media Centre
STARTING TOMORROW: Network Rail begins next phase of upgrades on Portsmouth Direct Line
Friday 27 Mar 2026

STARTING TOMORROW: Network Rail begins next phase of upgrades on Portsmouth Direct Line


Network Rail and South Western Railway are continuing their investment in the Portsmouth Direct Line and will carry out the next phase of signalling and track upgrades starting tomorrow. 

Network Rail Media Centre
TfW continues Cardiff Queen Street trial for Bristol Bears Big Days Out
Friday 27 Mar 2026

TfW continues Cardiff Queen Street trial for Bristol Bears Big Days Out


Transport for Wales (TfW) has confirmed it will continue its post match crowd management trial this weekend for the Bristol Bears v Harlequins Big Day Out fixture at Principality Stadium.

Transport For Wales News
Plans for new Leeds Kirkgate Market leisure attraction take another step forward
Friday 27 Mar 2026

Plans for new Leeds Kirkgate Market leisure attraction take another step forward


A planning application has been submitted for a ‘container village’ attraction at Leeds Kirkgate Market, marking a major milestone for a scheme that aims to add a vibrant new element to the city’s leisure offer.

Leeds City Council News
Wisbech St Mary FC becomes latest grassroots club to receive energy audit as part of The Greener Game
Friday 27 Mar 2026

Wisbech St Mary FC becomes latest grassroots club to receive energy audit as part of The Greener Game


From pitch-side to power use, another local club is being equipped with the insight and investment needed to cut costs, curb emissions and secure its place at the heart of its community

E.ON News
The everyday heroes powering England’s football dreams
Friday 27 Mar 2026

The everyday heroes powering England’s football dreams


From lifts from a helpful neighbour to the terror of the first game and joy of early trophy ceremonies... England stars tell E.ON Next about the quiet community behind their rise – revealing why protecting grassroots clubs through the Greener Game scheme matters more than ever 

E.ON News
Siemens plc CEO, Carl Ennis, to retire
Friday 27 Mar 2026

Siemens plc CEO, Carl Ennis, to retire


After more than 25 years with Siemens, Carl Ennis has decided to retire from his role as Chief Executive Officer for Siemens plc, effective 30 April 2026. 

Siemens News and Information
LNER Champions Young Yorkshire Talent Through Supported Internship Programme
Friday 27 Mar 2026

LNER Champions Young Yorkshire Talent Through Supported Internship Programme


LNER, City of York Council, and York College are proud to be celebrating National Supported Internship Day (27th March) by highlighting the opportunities available for young people leaving education. 

LNER News
Speed of pothole repair in Leeds dramatically increases following challenging climatic start to the year
Friday 27 Mar 2026

Speed of pothole repair in Leeds dramatically increases following challenging climatic start to the year


Efforts by Leeds City Council's highways teams to restore the city’s roads following the challenging weather have seen the pothole repair rate almost triple in the first three months of 2026. 

Leeds City Council News
New explainer videos to support learning
Friday 27 Mar 2026

New explainer videos to support learning


We’ve created two short explainer videos to support your learning. The videos, designed for the social work, social care and children and young people workforce, as well as members of the public, explain who we are, what we do and what it means to be registered with us.

Scottish Social Services News
Gallery’s spectacular Summer of Sculpture shows the shape of things to come
Friday 27 Mar 2026

Gallery’s spectacular Summer of Sculpture shows the shape of things to come


A new seasonal sculptural spectacular will see stunning works by world-renowned artists go on show in Leeds this summer, it was announced today.

Leeds Art Gallery’s Summer of Sculpture will feature an impressive programme of thought-provoking exhibitions and installations including eye-catching pieces by some of contemporary sculpture’s leading lights.

Leeds City Council News
Community feedback sought on Nature and Climate Emergency Strategy
Friday 27 Mar 2026

Community feedback sought on Nature and Climate Emergency Strategy


Forest of Dean District Council invites residents, businesses and organisations to submit their thoughts on the new Nature and Climate Emergency strategy, with a consultation open until 04 May 2026. 

Forest of Dean District Council News
LIFT helps Forest of Dean District Council secure over £219,000 in financial support for local residents
Friday 27 Mar 2026

LIFT helps Forest of Dean District Council secure over £219,000 in financial support for local residents


Forest of Dean District Council has delivered more than £219,400 in annual financial support to residents and helped 2,575 people improve their financial resilience for the future, thanks to the council’s targeted use of the Low Income Family Tracker (LIFT) analytics platform. 

Forest of Dean District Council News
E.ON wins Wellbeing Team of the Year at The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards
Friday 27 Mar 2026

E.ON wins Wellbeing Team of the Year at The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards


E.ON UK’s Safe & Well Team has been named Wellbeing Team of the Year (Large Company), recognising a people-powered approach that brings together safety, health and care to support colleagues and drive the energy transition.

E.ON News
Roman soldiers march into the Corinium Museum
Friday 27 Mar 2026

Roman soldiers march into the Corinium Museum


Cirencester’s Roman past will step into the present as the Corinium Museum welcomes the Ermine Street Guard for two action-packed days of living history this Easter. 

Cotswold District Council News
Enhanced TrawsCymru summer boost for T4 and T10 services
Friday 27 Mar 2026

Enhanced TrawsCymru summer boost for T4 and T10 services


Transport for Wales is enhancing its TrawsCymru services this summer by increasing services on two key routes across Wales to meet growing demand.

Transport For Wales News
West Oxfordshire District Council funding boost helps save Chadlington’s Old Bakehouse
Friday 27 Mar 2026

West Oxfordshire District Council funding boost helps save Chadlington’s Old Bakehouse


West Oxfordshire District Council has helped secure the future of a much-loved supported living home for older people in Chadlington. The Council used £79,307 of Section 106 (S106) affordable housing funding to support the refurbishment of The Old Bakehouse, which had been under threat of closure. 

West Oxfordshire District Council News
Visitors find a million reasons to flock to city’s museums
Friday 27 Mar 2026

Visitors find a million reasons to flock to city’s museums


Council-run museums in Leeds are celebrating after new figures revealed they welcomed more than a million visitors through their doors last year.

The eight Leeds Museums and Galleries sites, run by Leeds City Council, saw a total of 1,046,372 people flock to an innovative programme of exhibitions, displays and events, according to statistics just released by the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA).

Leeds City Council News
London Anchor Institutions’ Network launch Siemens-backed supply chain mentoring programme for SMEs
Friday 27 Mar 2026

London Anchor Institutions’ Network launch Siemens-backed supply chain mentoring programme for SMEs


  • Supply Chain Mentoring Programme to be delivered in strategic partnership with London Anchor Institutions’ Network, Siemens Mobility, and Willmott Dixon Interiors, with the backing of the Mayor of London.
  • The aim of the programme is to provide practical workshops and 1:1 mentoring to strengthen bid writing, social value delivery and access to contract opportunities.
Siemens News and Information