College of Policing launches consultation to strengthen national stop and search standards
Friday 10 Apr 2026

College of Policing launches consultation to strengthen national stop and search standards


College of Policing
Councillor Dave Tradgett appointed Cabinet Member for Property and Projects
Friday 10 Apr 2026

Councillor Dave Tradgett appointed Cabinet Member for Property and Projects


Councillor Dave Tradgett has been appointed as Cabinet Member for Property and Projects at Forest of Dean District Council. He replaces Councillor Sid Phelps who has decided to step down from the role to focus on other commitments.  

Forest of Dean District Council News
New mural at Rugby station supports campaign to prevent men’s violence against women
Friday 10 Apr 2026

New mural at Rugby station supports campaign to prevent men’s violence against women


The colourful artwork is part of Avanti West Coast's work with White Ribbon UK charity

Avanti West Coast News
FirstGroup expands UK coach portfolio with acquisition of Wilfreda Beehive
Friday 10 Apr 2026

FirstGroup expands UK coach portfolio with acquisition of Wilfreda Beehive


FirstGroup has acquired Wilfreda Luxury Coaches Limited, trading as Wilfreda Beehive bases in Adwick le Street near Doncaster, further strengthening its position in the UK coach market and expanding the breadth of its customer proposition.

FirstGroup News
FirstGroup expands UK coach portfolio with acquisition of Wilfreda Beehive
Friday 10 Apr 2026

FirstGroup expands UK coach portfolio with acquisition of Wilfreda Beehive


FirstGroup has acquired Wilfreda Luxury Coaches Limited, trading as Wilfreda Beehive bases in Adwick le Street near Doncaster, further strengthening its position in the UK coach market and expanding the breadth of its customer proposition.

First Bus UK News
New Allied Health Professions Collaborative Board launched across North and West Cumbria
Friday 10 Apr 2026

New Allied Health Professions Collaborative Board launched across North and West Cumbria


The University of Cumbria and North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) have launched a new joint board, which brings together academic and clinical expertise to strengthen the region's health and care workforce.

University of Cumbria News
Preview events announced for Halesowen town centre improvement plans
Friday 10 Apr 2026

Preview events announced for Halesowen town centre improvement plans


Residents and businesses in Halesowen are invited to a series of preview events next week to find out more about the proposed £20 million package of improvements planned for the town centre.

Dudley Council News
Middlesex FA facilities get energy audit as part of The Greener Game
Friday 10 Apr 2026

Middlesex FA facilities get energy audit as part of The Greener Game


E.ON Next and The FA's nationwide push to modernise community sport continues to see local teams equipped with the tools to cut overheads and shrink their environmental impact.

E.ON News
Essential rail improvement work to take place between Llandrindod and Llanwrtyd this April
Friday 10 Apr 2026

Essential rail improvement work to take place between Llandrindod and Llanwrtyd this April


Buses will replace trains between Llandrindod and Llandovery, on the Heart of Wales line, from Saturday 18 April to Thursday 23 April.

Network Rail Media Centre
Power Pro on the Go and bringing the energy transition home in Coventry North West
Friday 10 Apr 2026

Power Pro on the Go and bringing the energy transition home in Coventry North West


What does the energy transition actually look like in a real home, on a real street, with real people? That’s the question at the heart of Power Pro on the Go — a new E.ON UK initiative designed to take the conversation out of policy papers and into everyday life.

E.ON News
Reading Museum Secures Funding For Roman Britain Project
Friday 10 Apr 2026

Reading Museum Secures Funding For Roman Britain Project


  • Funding will help create a new interactive gallery which brings to life the story of Romans in Reading
Reading Borough Council News
Next stop Westminster: EMR encourages school groups to take advantage of major group discounts and Parliament subsidy support
Friday 10 Apr 2026

Next stop Westminster: EMR encourages school groups to take advantage of major group discounts and Parliament subsidy support


  • EMR is inviting schools across the region to take advantage of its specially discounted group offer 
  • Schools can also benefit through the Parliament’s travel subsidy scheme with eligible education groups able to claim back up to 85% 
  • EMR has a dedicated team available to support teachers through the booking process
East Midlands Railway News
Hackney local and Mayoral elections May 2026: everything you need to know
Friday 10 Apr 2026

Hackney local and Mayoral elections May 2026: everything you need to know


Hackney is voting for a Mayor and all 57 local councillors on Thursday 7 May.

Hackney Council News
From Covid response to lasting impact: Local heroes recognised across the Cotswolds
Friday 10 Apr 2026

From Covid response to lasting impact: Local heroes recognised across the Cotswolds


In the latest round of Unsung Heroes Awards, community champions across the Cotswolds were celebrated for supporting residents through crisis, mentoring young people, and saving lives. 

Cotswold District Council News
Passengers urged to plan ahead as Network Rail restores two of Brunel’s historic landmarks in Bath and Wiltshire
Friday 10 Apr 2026

Passengers urged to plan ahead as Network Rail restores two of Brunel’s historic landmarks in Bath and Wiltshire


Rail passengers travelling through Bath later this month are being asked to plan their journeys in advance as Network Rail begins major restoration work on two of the region’s most important railway heritage structures: the Grade II listed Sydney Gardens footbridge and the eastern entrance to the iconic Box Tunnel.

Network Rail Media Centre
Lessons from Copenhagen: What London can learn from the Danish heat network approach
Friday 10 Apr 2026

Lessons from Copenhagen: What London can learn from the Danish heat network approach


Exploring the Danish capital’s district heating model and how it could point the way for London’s sustainable future

E.ON News
Candidates for Leeds City Council election announced
Thursday 9 Apr 2026

Candidates for Leeds City Council election announced


Candidates list contesting 36 seats across the city on May 7 released

Leeds City Council News
Euston station fully reopens after six days of major railway upgrades
Thursday 9 Apr 2026

Euston station fully reopens after six days of major railway upgrades


The West Coast Main Line has reopened to passengers after six days of major railway improvements between Milton Keynes and London Euston.

Network Rail Media Centre
PRICE ALERT: E.ON Next cuts prices to help households lock in energy certainty this spring
Thursday 9 Apr 2026

PRICE ALERT: E.ON Next cuts prices to help households lock in energy certainty this spring


  • E.ON Next has lowered prices on its 15-month tariffs, Next Fixed 15m and Next Steady, offering customers greater certainty in an uncertain energy market.
  • Next Steady is the only tariff on the UK market offering both an immediate discount against the price cap at a time of high price volatility as well as the stability of a longer-term fixed deal.
E.ON News
Liverpool Lime Street's top travel tips for Grand National racegoers
Thursday 9 Apr 2026

Liverpool Lime Street's top travel tips for Grand National racegoers


Rail passengers travelling to Liverpool Lime Street and Aintree for the Grand National 2026 are being given top tips to help them get off to a winning start as the world-famous horse racing festival returns today.

Network Rail Media Centre
Weekend of significant upgrades will include milestone in station footbridge project
Thursday 9 Apr 2026

Weekend of significant upgrades will include milestone in station footbridge project


A modern footbridge designed to last 120 years opened today (Thursday 9 April) at Harlington station to improve safety and long-term reliability.

Network Rail Media Centre