Dudley calls for 60 more foster carers as local heroes celebrated during Foster Care Fortnight
Friday 22 May 2026

Dudley calls for 60 more foster carers as local heroes celebrated during Foster Care Fortnight


Dudley Council is calling for more local people to step forward as foster carers, as more than 500 children are currently in care across the borough.

Dudley Council News
University of Cumbria professor selected as expert for government group
Friday 22 May 2026

University of Cumbria professor selected as expert for government group


University of Cumbria News
East coast Scots asked to help cover over 700 miles of coastline in search of one of the UK’s rarest insects
Friday 22 May 2026

East coast Scots asked to help cover over 700 miles of coastline in search of one of the UK’s rarest insects


Endangered species conservation programme, Species on the Edge, and invertebrate charity Buglife are asking people living on the east coast of Scotland to help survey over 700 miles of coastline in a search for one of the UK’s rarest invertebrates: the Bordered Brown Lacewing. 

NatureScot Newsroom
£500k investment transforms station toilets at Cleethorpes and Scunthorpe
Friday 22 May 2026

£500k investment transforms station toilets at Cleethorpes and Scunthorpe


TransPennine Express (TPE) customers travelling through Cleethorpes and Scunthorpe stations will benefit from upgraded toilet facilities following a £500,000 overhaul.

TransPennine Express News
NatureScot launches consultation for Scotland’s peatlands
Friday 22 May 2026

NatureScot launches consultation for Scotland’s peatlands


Peatland ACTION is calling on everyone with a passion for one of the country’s most iconic and vital landscapes to get involved in shaping its first ever industry standard.

NatureScot Newsroom
Rail improvement work taking place this bank holiday weekend
Friday 22 May 2026

Rail improvement work taking place this bank holiday weekend


With a busy Bank Holiday weekend and warm weather forecast, Transport for Wales (TfW) is encouraging passengers to plan ahead as essential rail improvements take place across the Cardiff and Valleys network. 

Transport For Wales News
Lancashire councils welcome delay to offshore wind connection decision
Friday 22 May 2026

Lancashire councils welcome delay to offshore wind connection decision


Lancashire County Council, Fylde Council and Wyre Council have welcomed the government’s decision to delay determination of the Morgan and Morecambe transmission connection assets until September.

Lancashire County Council News
Customers warned of a busy railway this bank holiday weekend
Friday 22 May 2026

Customers warned of a busy railway this bank holiday weekend


Chiltern Railways News
Lancashire Brings £20bn of Investment Opportunity to UKREiiF
Friday 22 May 2026

Lancashire Brings £20bn of Investment Opportunity to UKREiiF


Lancashire this week took its place at the centre of the UK’s investment conversation at UKREiiF 2026.

Lancashire County Council News
Chatting Together benefits children in Early Childhood Centres
Friday 22 May 2026

Chatting Together benefits children in Early Childhood Centres


Chatting Together is a national early language and communication initiative that is being embraced by Early Years practitioners across East Ayrshire.

East Ayrshire Council News
E.ON named one of the UK’s Best Places to Work by The Sunday Times
Friday 22 May 2026

E.ON named one of the UK’s Best Places to Work by The Sunday Times


  • E.ON ranked in the Top 10 Best Places to Work in the UK for the second year in a row
  • The energy supplier has been Highly Commended in the Best Places to Work for Women category
  • Recognition reflects E.ON’s inclusive, purpose‑driven culture and strong focus on skills, wellbeing and belonging
E.ON News
A World in Miniature: LNER Train Driver Swaps the East Coast Main Line for a Ride Around the Park
Friday 22 May 2026

A World in Miniature: LNER Train Driver Swaps the East Coast Main Line for a Ride Around the Park


An LNER train driver with more than forty years of experience has swapped sitting at the controls of a 125mph passenger train for something a little more leisurely – a miniature version of the train he usually drives, limited to 6mph.

LNER News
Passengers warned of a busy railway this bank holiday weekend
Friday 22 May 2026

Passengers warned of a busy railway this bank holiday weekend


Strike action, Birmingham Pride, and bank holiday celebrations means trains and stations in the West Midlands and Chiltern area will be extra busy this weekend.

Network Rail Media Centre
Under-16s’ access to social media - NPCC and NCA's position
Friday 22 May 2026

Under-16s’ access to social media - NPCC and NCA's position


The NPCC and the NCA are unequivocal in their view that the current online environment is not safe for children under 16.

National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC)
Industry‑First ABS SeaTech Innovation Exchange Launches Strengthening Greek-U.S. Maritime Technology Collaboration
Thursday 21 May 2026

Industry‑First ABS SeaTech Innovation Exchange Launches Strengthening Greek-U.S. Maritime Technology Collaboration


ABS Centers Link Innovation, Technology and Talent for Real‑World Maritime Impact  

ABS News
Who really owns Hackney? The borough’s new mayor is finding out
Thursday 21 May 2026

Who really owns Hackney? The borough’s new mayor is finding out


Who Owns Hackney is a new investigation into land use and ownership, aiming to reclaim spaces to benefit Hackney’s communities.

Hackney Council News
Dalmellington Primary and Early Childhood Centre celebrate recent inspection report and earning GOLD Rights Respecting Award!
Thursday 21 May 2026

Dalmellington Primary and Early Childhood Centre celebrate recent inspection report and earning GOLD Rights Respecting Award!


Dalmellington Primary School and Early Childhood Centre has been celebrating the results of their recent inspection, published on Tuesday 28 April, by Education Scotland.

East Ayrshire Council News
E.ON Next and Northern Powergrid collaboration named Best Flexible Storage Project
Thursday 21 May 2026

E.ON Next and Northern Powergrid collaboration named Best Flexible Storage Project


E.ON News
Westhive backs 14 more community projects in final funding round
Thursday 21 May 2026

Westhive backs 14 more community projects in final funding round


Fourteen local projects across West Oxfordshire have received support in the sixth and final round of Westhive, helping ideas grow and communities thrive.

West Oxfordshire District Council News
New Council Leader confirms her Cabinet
Thursday 21 May 2026

New Council Leader confirms her Cabinet


The new Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council, Cllr Tessa Hodgson, has today (Thursday) confirmed her Cabinet.

PembrokeshireCC News
U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation Convenes Industry and Government Leaders for Innovation Café on Small Modular Reactors
Thursday 21 May 2026

U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation Convenes Industry and Government Leaders for Innovation Café on Small Modular Reactors


ABS News