Customer News
Our customers are many and varied. Here are a selection of stories crafted and published via our Integrated Newsrooms
Rare specimen collected by celebrated naturalist Gerard Durrell is donated to National Museums Scotland
The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust has donated more than 550 specimens and samples to National Museums Scotland’s internationally significant natural sciences collection.
Over £10 Million support to vital social care services
More than £10 million in funding will support organisations delivering essential social care services across Wales, the Welsh Government announced today.
Care experienced learners supported by innovative pilot programme
The Virtual School Model pilot programme has helped to address the needs of children looked after and support their educational progress an independent evaluation has found.
Making a splash - £5million to transform Welsh sporting facilities and iconic pool
A £5m investment announced today [Friday 19 November] will save Gwersyll yr Urdd’s Llangrannog swimming pool and boost women’s grassroots sport.
DGOH Christmas toy appeal
A local company contracted by Dudley Council has worked with the authority and its own staff to collect contributions for the Dudley Group of hospitals toy appeal.
Christmas tree festival at the Red House Glass Cone
Feel festive with a community focussed Christmas tree festival at Wordsley’s Red House Glass Cone this December.
Community came together to mark Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights
Statement from our Leader on an event to mark Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights
‘Home-grown’ clean power: E.ON welcomes planning decision for Coventry solar farm
Coventry City Council grants planning permission for new solar farm on land next to the M6 to the north of the city
Autumn-related train delays in Scotland reduced by more than a quarter
Autumn-related train delays in Scotland fell by more than a quarter this year compared with last, according to new figures from Network Rail.
Essential bridge maintenance and repairs planned for early January
Significant work to Westfield Pill Bridge is planned affecting traffic on the A477.
Winter Illnesses - Key messages and available resources
In response to the rising number of flu cases and the subsequent pressure on health services, additional resources are available to help remind the public on how to reduce the spread of winter illnesses.
First Bus to expand coach presence in West Yorkshire with acquisition of J & B Travel Limited
FirstGroup, parent company of First Bus, has announced the acquisition of Leeds-based coach operator J&B Travel Limited, strengthening its offering in the West Yorkshire coach market.
Council delivers progress on affordable homes and infrastructure as planning work continues for West Oxfordshire’s future
West Oxfordshire District Council has published its Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) for 2024/25, showing steady progress in delivering much-needed affordable housing including social housing, securing infrastructure funding, and advancing planning policies that will support sustainable growth across the district. The report also outlines how the Council is responding to changes in national housing policy and preparing a new Local Plan to ensure future development continues to be properly managed and community focused.
First Bus responds to Government's Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy
Janette Bell, First Bus UK Managing Director, said:
Winter wellbeing booklets in libraries
Older people who live in Dudley borough and anyone who needs extra help can get advice and support on staying well and safe during the winter with Dudley Council’s winter wellbeing campaign.
TRU sets new benchmark for sustainable delivery as electrification, skills investment and community impact accelerates
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has released its 2025 Sustainable Development Report, demonstrating a year of significant progress towards delivering a faster, greener, more reliable railway across the North, and leaving a long-lasting legacy in the communities it works in.
Dogs removed after owner ignored orders to keep them under control
A Court has ordered that a Trevine’s woman’s dogs be removed after she repeatedly ignored warnings to control her pets.
Planned roadworks at Ayrshire Innovation Park, Crosshouse
As construction continues apace at the site of the new Ayrshire Innovation Park, Moorfield Kilmarnock, some essential roadworks will be commencing on Monday 5 January 2026 for approximately ten weeks.
ONE WEEK TO GO: Changes to train services at London Waterloo as Network Rail carry out major upgrades
Train services into and out of London Waterloo will change from Saturday 27 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026 as engineers carry out vital upgrades near Queenstown Road