Islington Council Leader's statement: Islington Play Association and adventure playgrounds
Friday 22 May 2026

Islington Council Leader's statement: Islington Play Association and adventure playgrounds


Responding to rumours about four adventure playgrounds run by Islington Play Association, Cllr Una O’Halloran, Leader of Islington Council, issued the following statement.

Islington Council News
Improved payment security coming soon
Friday 22 May 2026

Improved payment security coming soon


Pembrokeshire County Council is introducing an upgrade to its payment system to make it even more secure and ready for the future.

PembrokeshireCC News
Woman must pay over £99,000 after 26 dogs removed in illegal breeding investigation
Friday 22 May 2026

Woman must pay over £99,000 after 26 dogs removed in illegal breeding investigation


A court has ordered a woman to pay Pembrokeshire County Council more than £99,000 in costs following an operation to remove 26 dogs from a property in Puncheston.

PembrokeshireCC News
Takeaway owners fined for misleading five-star food hygiene claims
Friday 22 May 2026

Takeaway owners fined for misleading five-star food hygiene claims


The owners of a Chinese takeaway in Eccleston have been fined after misleading customers about their food hygiene rating.

Lancashire County Council News
New photography exhibition by Clémentine Schneidermann and Charlotte James opens at National Museum Cardiff celebrating a decade of creativity in the south Wales valleys.
Friday 22 May 2026

New photography exhibition by Clémentine Schneidermann and Charlotte James opens at National Museum Cardiff celebrating a decade of creativity in the south Wales valleys.


Ffasiwn presents a collection of 56 photographs by French photographer Clémentine Schneidermann and Merthyr-born creative director Charlotte James. The exhibition celebrates ten years of It’s Called Ffasiwn, a project forged from a shared love of photography, fashion and creativity that is rooted in community. 

National Museum Wales News
Mayor Garbett: Standing in solidarity with the trans community
Friday 22 May 2026

Mayor Garbett: Standing in solidarity with the trans community


A statement from Zoë Garbett, Mayor of Hackney, in response to the updated Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) code of practice.

Hackney Council News
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