Rhun ap Iorwerth elected First Minister of Wales
Tuesday 12 May 2026

Rhun ap Iorwerth elected First Minister of Wales


Rhun ap Iorwerth has become First Minister of Wales, following a swearing in ceremony in Cardiff this afternoon.

Welsh Government News
Game on! Nottingham schools take to the court and pitch with Nottingham Forest and E.ON Next
Tuesday 12 May 2026

Game on! Nottingham schools take to the court and pitch with Nottingham Forest and E.ON Next


Whistles blew as trainers hit the court when schools across Nottingham played in a city‑wide celebration of sport, confidence and competition.

E.ON News
Over £4,400 raised for Chair’s chosen charities
Tuesday 12 May 2026

Over £4,400 raised for Chair’s chosen charities


More than £4,400 has been raised for two local charities thanks to the generosity of West Oxfordshire residents, councillors and local businesses over the past year.

West Oxfordshire District Council News
UK Government approves Elgin’s 10-year vision with £20 million Pride in Place investment
Tuesday 12 May 2026

UK Government approves Elgin’s 10-year vision with £20 million Pride in Place investment


The UK government has approved Elgin’s 10-year Pride in Place plan following selection for £20 million of funding in 2023.  

Moray Council News
The Mortgage Works cuts rates and introduces three new buy-to-let products
Tuesday 12 May 2026

The Mortgage Works cuts rates and introduces three new buy-to-let products


The Mortgage Works is from tomorrow (Wednesday 13 May) cutting rates by up to 0.20 percentage points on selected one, two and five-year fixed rate products across its mortgage range for new and existing customers as well as introducing new products to its buy-to-let range.

Nationwide Building Society Media Centre
Jacqueline and Andrew Millar celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Tuesday 12 May 2026

Jacqueline and Andrew Millar celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary


Provost Claire Leitch visited Kilmarnock couple Andrew and Jacqueline Millar recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

East Ayrshire Council News
Samella and Thomas McMath celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Tuesday 12 May 2026

Samella and Thomas McMath celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary


Depute Provost John McGhee and Councillor Drew Filson visited Drongan couple Samella and Thomas McMath recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

East Ayrshire Council News
Robert and Margaret Jolly celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Tuesday 12 May 2026

Robert and Margaret Jolly celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary


Councillor June Kyle visited Robert and Margaret Jolly from Cumnock recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.

East Ayrshire Council News
Educate North Awards 2026: Success for University of Cumbria
Tuesday 12 May 2026

Educate North Awards 2026: Success for University of Cumbria


The University of Cumbria is celebrating after winning a prestigious Educate North Award.

University of Cumbria News
New council homes in the pipeline at former eyesore flats site
Tuesday 12 May 2026

New council homes in the pipeline at former eyesore flats site


New details have been revealed about plans to build dozens of high-quality and affordable council homes on the former site of an eyesore flats complex in Leeds.

Leeds City Council News
Digital Discovery Day: Explore Learn Connect
Tuesday 12 May 2026

Digital Discovery Day: Explore Learn Connect


A new event is coming to Pembrokeshire aimed at helping residents and businesses make the most of the digital world.

PembrokeshireCC News
£16m investment confirmed to strengthen Coniston’s electricity network
Tuesday 12 May 2026

£16m investment confirmed to strengthen Coniston’s electricity network


Electricity North West News
Safer level crossings in Suffolk
Tuesday 12 May 2026

Safer level crossings in Suffolk


Level crossings on the East Suffolk line are being upgraded with new crossing technology that will make them safer for all road users, walkers and farmers ahead of the expected increase in rail freight for Sizewell C.

Network Rail Media Centre
Reading pupils on a mission to move
Tuesday 12 May 2026

Reading pupils on a mission to move


  • A record 29 Reading schools taking part in Walk to School Week between 18-22 May
  • The Council has funded activity packs to support pupils in the annual challenge to walk, wheel or cycle to school
Reading Borough Council News
A fresh start for Five Acres as construction officially begins
Tuesday 12 May 2026

A fresh start for Five Acres as construction officially begins


Residents will soon see the new community facility at Five Acres begin to take shape, with construction work now officially underway on phase one of the project. 

Forest of Dean District Council News
Scots Scriever sought from Shetland
Tuesday 12 May 2026

Scots Scriever sought from Shetland


National Library of Scotland Newsroom
Cumbrian coffee bar brewing up expansion after success at Oxenholme station
Tuesday 12 May 2026

Cumbrian coffee bar brewing up expansion after success at Oxenholme station


Ramble and Roast's Oxenholme station set-up is thriving after welcome by Avanti West Coast. 

Avanti West Coast News
New agreement aims to improve safety at private level crossings in Scotland
Tuesday 12 May 2026

New agreement aims to improve safety at private level crossings in Scotland


Organisations from across Scotland have come together to sign up to a new agreement aimed at improving safety for walkers, cyclists and other non-vehicle users at private level crossings. 

Network Rail Media Centre
Major accessibility upgrade at Yorkshire three-peaks station complete
Tuesday 12 May 2026

Major accessibility upgrade at Yorkshire three-peaks station complete


Passengers at Horton-in-Ribblesdale station will now benefit from step-free access to both platforms after a major accessibility and safety upgrade.

Network Rail Media Centre
Lancashire health leader appointed as a University of Cumbria Professor of Practice
Tuesday 12 May 2026

Lancashire health leader appointed as a University of Cumbria Professor of Practice


Honorary role for Chief Nursing Officer as she returns to her alma mater.

University of Cumbria News
Aberlour Primary Nursery inspection report published
Tuesday 12 May 2026

Aberlour Primary Nursery inspection report published


Children at Aberlour Primary Nursery have been praised for being confident, happy and creative in a recent inspection carried out by Education Scotland.

Moray Council News