220 new SEND places proposed across Lancashire
Thursday 14 May 2026

220 new SEND places proposed across Lancashire


Lancashire County Council is asking people to have their say on plans to create 220 extra SEND places in Lancashire.

Lancashire County Council News
How the Transpennine Route Upgrade is taking Northern economies to new destinations
Thursday 14 May 2026

How the Transpennine Route Upgrade is taking Northern economies to new destinations


The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is improving railway infrastructure across the North, and driving significant economic growth in the towns and cities it serves, a new report commissioned by Network Rail has found. 

Network Rail Media Centre
Corinium Museum praised for “outstanding curation and excellent customer care” by VisitEngland
Thursday 14 May 2026

Corinium Museum praised for “outstanding curation and excellent customer care” by VisitEngland


Cirencester’s Corinium Museum’s “extremely well curated” galleries have been recognised by VisitEngland in a recent assessment.

Cotswold District Council News
Go.Compare launches ChatGPT app to help consumers find a great deal on their insurance
Thursday 14 May 2026

Go.Compare launches ChatGPT app to help consumers find a great deal on their insurance


GoCompare News
Statement: Update to Drive Smart on the Motability Scheme
Thursday 14 May 2026

Statement: Update to Drive Smart on the Motability Scheme


  • Drive Smart was introduced in September 2025 to support safer driving and manage rising insurance costs on the Motability Scheme.
  • We have heard clearly from customers that Drive Smart caused some concern and has affected how they use their vehicle. Based on that feedback, we have taken the decision to pause the rollout of Drive Smart.
Motability Operations News
Media factsheet: How insurance works on the Motability Scheme
Thursday 14 May 2026

Media factsheet: How insurance works on the Motability Scheme


Motability Operations News
Saundersfoot C.P. School praised for nurturing ethos, strong staff teamwork and focus on pupil wellbeing
Thursday 14 May 2026

Saundersfoot C.P. School praised for nurturing ethos, strong staff teamwork and focus on pupil wellbeing


Saundersfoot C.P. School has received positive recognition from Estyn following an inspection in March 2026, with inspectors highlighting the school’s strong nurturing culture, effective leadership and high-quality support provided by staff.

PembrokeshireCC News
Save the date and plan ahead as London St Pancras lifts shut for major refurbishment in June
Thursday 14 May 2026

Save the date and plan ahead as London St Pancras lifts shut for major refurbishment in June


Passengers using the Thameslink platforms at London St Pancras are being advised that step-free access will be temporarily unavailable while major refurbishment work takes place to improve the long-term reliability of the station’s lifts.

Network Rail Media Centre
TPE puts mental health under the spotlight
Thursday 14 May 2026

TPE puts mental health under the spotlight


Sadly, every year, the railway witnesses hundreds of incidents in which people try to harm themselves. And, roughly every 30 hours, someone dies by suicide on the railway. 

TransPennine Express News
Engineering work at sliding bridge will affect services this weekend
Thursday 14 May 2026

Engineering work at sliding bridge will affect services this weekend


Improvement work at Keadby sliding railway bridge will mean changes to journeys between Doncaster and Cleethorpes this weekend (16-17 May).

Network Rail Media Centre
Families to flock to the National Museum of Scotland for Woolly Weekend
Thursday 14 May 2026

Families to flock to the National Museum of Scotland for Woolly Weekend


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Woolly Weekend will return to the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride this month. The popular family event celebrates the wonderful world of wool, running on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May. 

National Museums Scotland News
The grow must go on as theatre launches magic beanstalk contest
Thursday 14 May 2026

The grow must go on as theatre launches magic beanstalk contest


A magical new panto-themed gardening challenge is set to be the stalk of the town for families across Leeds this summer.

Green-fingered locals are being asked to follow in the footsteps of storybook hero Jack and see how high they can grow their very own beanstalk as part of a fairy tale team-up between the Carriageworks Theatre and the city’s horticultural hub The Arium.

Leeds City Council News
E.ON talent recognised at Nottingham Trent University’s Annual Apprenticeship Awards
Thursday 14 May 2026

E.ON talent recognised at Nottingham Trent University’s Annual Apprenticeship Awards


E.ON has been recognised at Nottingham Trent University’s Apprenticeship Awards 2026 after being shortlisted in all four entered categories, winning the Equality and Diversity Award and receiving two highly commended recognitions for apprentices and mentoring excellence.

E.ON News
Spring saver: E.ON Next customers could save up to £700 on solar panels and battery installations
Thursday 14 May 2026

Spring saver: E.ON Next customers could save up to £700 on solar panels and battery installations


  • E.ON Next customers can access discounts to help boost energy independence
  • Sales of solar panels and home batteries more than doubled in April compared to February as households seek stability amid price volatility
  • The vast majority of customers (94%) are choosing to install both solar panels and a home battery
E.ON News
'The music takes people back': Passengers on dementia-friendly service appear on Songs of Praise
Thursday 14 May 2026

'The music takes people back': Passengers on dementia-friendly service appear on Songs of Praise


Passengers on a dementia-friendly service will feature on this week’s episode of the hit BBC One show Songs of Praise.

Northern News
Unified leadership team launched to deliver a more joined-up railway for passengers and freight across Anglia
Thursday 14 May 2026

Unified leadership team launched to deliver a more joined-up railway for passengers and freight across Anglia


The railway in Anglia has reached a major milestone, with a new unified leadership team now in place to bring together c2c, Greater Anglia and Network Rail Anglia, aligning track and train more closely to deliver a more joined-up and reliable railway for passengers in the East of England.

Network Rail Media Centre
NBA® 2K26 Season 7: Prove You Can Handle the Pressure
Wednesday 13 May 2026

NBA® 2K26 Season 7: Prove You Can Handle the Pressure


Atlanta Dream’s Angel Reese headlines NBA 2K26 Season 7 featuring championship-calibre MyCAREER rewards, all-new MyTEAM cards and more

2K News
ABS and HHI Sign MOU to Advance Innovative Technologies in Maritime and Offshore
Wednesday 13 May 2026

ABS and HHI Sign MOU to Advance Innovative Technologies in Maritime and Offshore


ABS News
Eastern City BID delivers cultural landmarks for local community
Wednesday 13 May 2026

Eastern City BID delivers cultural landmarks for local community


Eastern City BID showcased its ambition to continue building a dynamic and engaging community by unveiling Hypha x Eastern City Studio

Primera Corporation News
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth appoints his Ministerial team
Wednesday 13 May 2026

First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth appoints his Ministerial team


First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has today appointed his Cabinet which he has said will have a “relentless focus on doing what’s best for Wales”.

Welsh Government News
NBA® 2K26 Season 7: Prove You Can Handle the Pressure
Wednesday 13 May 2026

NBA® 2K26 Season 7: Prove You Can Handle the Pressure


Atlanta Dream’s Angel Reese headlines NBA 2K26 Season 7 featuring championship-caliber MyCAREER rewards, all-new MyTEAM cards and more

2K News