Arriva concludes EU project cutting water use in bus depots by more than 70 per cent
Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

Arriva concludes EU project cutting water use in bus depots by more than 70 per cent


  • Arriva has delivered a 70 per cent reduction in freshwater used for bus washing, saving 62 million litres*, the equivalent of 24 Olympic-sized swimming pools over three-years.
  • Arriva Italy, Hungary and Croatia took part in the European Union co-funded initiative
  • The findings will be used to develop best-practise recommendations for the whole European bus industry to adopt
Arriva PLC
The South Eastern Railway – A journey through the past, present and future
Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

The South Eastern Railway – A journey through the past, present and future


  • Join us for a special event to celebrate the proud history of the railway in London and the south east
  • Wednesday 11th March at One Birdcage Walk
Southeastern Media Centre
E.ON backs call for fairer fertility rights at work and signs the Fertility Support Pledge
Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

E.ON backs call for fairer fertility rights at work and signs the Fertility Support Pledge


  • E.ON has signed the national Fertility Support Pledge, backing cross‑party efforts to improve workplace rights for anyone undergoing fertility treatment.
  • The commitment aligns with the Fertility Treatment (Right to Time Off) Bill, introduced by Alice Macdonald MP, which calls for statutory paid leave for fertility appointments.
  • E.ON already provides industry‑leading fertility support, including unlimited paid fertility leave, flexible working, manager training and peer‑led networks such as the Fertility Forum.
E.ON News
National Lottery support helps move Grant Lodge redevelopment forward
Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

National Lottery support helps move Grant Lodge redevelopment forward


Plans to bring Elgin’s historic Grant Lodge back into public use have taken an important step forward thanks to new support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Moray Council News
Care home bosses jailed for £175,000 pensioner fraud
Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

Care home bosses jailed for £175,000 pensioner fraud


A married couple have been jailed for three years each for their involvement in the execution of a fraudulent £175,000 will for a pensioner in their care.

Dudley Council News
New council investment to crack down on fly-tipping
Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

New council investment to crack down on fly-tipping


West Oxfordshire District Council is investing in new resources to tackle fly-tipping and other environmental offences, helping to protect the district’s countryside and keep communities clean and safe. 

West Oxfordshire District Council News
Hackney leads the way in cleaner air with bold new five-year action plan
Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

Hackney leads the way in cleaner air with bold new five-year action plan


The Council's 2026–2030 Air Quality Action Plan sets targets based on WHO guidelines, to deliver cleaner and healthier air over the next five years.

Hackney Council News
TEN DAYS TO GO: Major railway upgrades at Dartford will affect travel for Southeastern and Thameslink passengers over the February half term
Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

TEN DAYS TO GO: Major railway upgrades at Dartford will affect travel for Southeastern and Thameslink passengers over the February half term


Rail passengers are urged to plan ahead while a major upgrade to the railway junction Dartford takes place in ten days’ time.

Network Rail Media Centre
Rogue roofer jailed for a year after scamming elderly residents out of thousands of pounds
Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

Rogue roofer jailed for a year after scamming elderly residents out of thousands of pounds


A rogue roofer who scammed three elderly residents out of thousands of pounds has been jailed, following a Lancashire County Council Trading Standards probe that uncovered poor quality work and misleading commercial practices.

Lancashire County Council News
Pembrokeshire County Council receives positive report from independent panel
Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

Pembrokeshire County Council receives positive report from independent panel


In October 2025, a group of external peers undertook a four-day visit to the Council and evaluated key areas of performance through a process known as a Panel Performance Assessment (PPA). 

PembrokeshireCC News
Sustainable business units available at £15m commercial sites in Carmarthenshire
Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

Sustainable business units available at £15m commercial sites in Carmarthenshire


Sustainable business units are available to lease at two new commercial property schemes in Carmarthenshire, following £15m in funding from the Welsh Government and Carmarthenshire County Council.

Welsh Government News
WWII Pillboxes Transformed into Havens for Endangered Seabirds
Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

WWII Pillboxes Transformed into Havens for Endangered Seabirds


Derelict Second World War pillboxes at RSPB Loch of Strathbeg are being given a new lease of life as nesting sites for the in-decline Common Tern, thanks to an innovative conservation project.

NatureScot Newsroom
Residents encouraged to join Local Plan drop‑in sessions
Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

Residents encouraged to join Local Plan drop‑in sessions


As part of the Revised Draft Local Plan consultation, Forest of Dean District Council is hosting 8 public events at community venues across the district, including an additional session at Redmarley Village Hall in response to local feedback.

Forest of Dean District Council News
Moray parents’ learning group wins national family learning award
Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

Moray parents’ learning group wins national family learning award


A project helping parents in Moray build confidence, develop new skills, and explore career opportunities has won the Family Learning Award at this year’s Scotland’s Learning Partnership Awards.

Moray Council News
From script to screen: six Welsh-language films awarded funding to help land big break
Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

From script to screen: six Welsh-language films awarded funding to help land big break


Sinema Cymru - a collaboration between S4C, Ffilm Cymru Wales and the Welsh Government via Creative Wales - has announced the recipients of its second round of funding, a scheme aimed at developing several Welsh-language feature film concepts with a view to progressing at least one into production funding.

Welsh Government News
Skiers warned: Fewer than one in 10 travel insurance policies cover winter sports as standard
Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

Skiers warned: Fewer than one in 10 travel insurance policies cover winter sports as standard


Experts urge travellers to check their cover before hitting the slopes this ski season 

GoCompare News
Power lines undergrounded between Meathop and Ulpha
Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

Power lines undergrounded between Meathop and Ulpha


Electricity North West News
Works begin at First Bus’ Great Yarmouth bus depot as Norfolk’s electric bus programme expands
Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

Works begin at First Bus’ Great Yarmouth bus depot as Norfolk’s electric bus programme expands


Works have started at First Bus’ Great Yarmouth depot to prepare the site for electric buses, marking the next phase in the rollout of zero-emission public transport across Norfolk.

First Bus UK News
Stagecoach partners with Global's Make Some Noise to change lives in communities across the UK
Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

Stagecoach partners with Global's Make Some Noise to change lives in communities across the UK


  • Stagecoach has announced a major new partnership with Global’s Make Some Noise, the official charity of Global, to change lives through community projects across the UK.
  • The new partnership will fund life-changing initiatives, helping people facing challenges such as mental health struggles, domestic abuse and financial hardship.
Stagecoach Group News for Media and Press
Salt Cross Garden Village gets the green light as ambitious plan due to be approved
Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

Salt Cross Garden Village gets the green light as ambitious plan due to be approved


Plans for a new carbon neutral community with thousands of homes, new jobs, varied green spaces and better travel links have taken a major step forward in West Oxfordshire. A government-appointed Planning Inspector has backed the Council’s vision for Salt Cross Garden Village, confirming that its Area Action Plan (AAP)* meets national planning rules and can now move towards final approval. 

West Oxfordshire District Council News
USAA Names Dan Griffiths Chief Information Officer to Drive Secure, Simplified Digital Member Experiences
Tuesday 3 Feb 2026

USAA Names Dan Griffiths Chief Information Officer to Drive Secure, Simplified Digital Member Experiences


USAA News