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Borough residents are urged to check when council services are running due to changes during the Christmas holidays.

Lancashire County Council will take extra time to carefully consider the next steps in its strategic review of in-house adult social care services.

What is Christmas all about? It’s a time for reflection and looking forward to the year ahead and what’s yet to come.

The first of Great Western Railway’s recommissioned Class 175 trains has entered into passenger service ahead of their phased rollout next year.

Passengers can now share their experiences instantly while travelling on TrawsCymru buses using Spark!

Grassroots football clubs are much more than places where the beautiful game is played.

Families and rail enthusiasts across the North West will have another chance to hop aboard the one-of-a-kind Railway 200 Inspiration train this January, as it returns for its second visit.

The Mayor of Dudley has praised the work of the Sedgley Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets, following his visit to the group last night.

Marriotts Walk Shopping Centre is celebrating the outstanding success of its 2025 Christmas Market, held from Thursday 27 – Sunday 30 November.

This year’s Ice Cube at Christmas is more inclusive than ever, with the iconic Leeds Wheel of Light debuting a brand-new accessible gondola.

A new audit shows that Moray has land identified with the potential to meet housing needs for more than 24 years, providing valuable insight for planning homes, infrastructure, and sustainable community growth.

Moray’s town centres continue to demonstrate resilience and adaptability as retail and leisure patterns evolve, according to the 2025 Moray Town Centre Health Check.

Today, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) publishes its 2024-2025 Annual Report. 

Avanti West Coast introduces more services between Liverpool and London as part of new December timetable. 

With 30 council-run car parks having earned the award, Tendring District Council have demonstrated the highest commitment to safety in their operations

• Council school building project includes new windows, roof insulation, LED lighting, EV charging, new library space, additional classroom provision, reception areas and playgrounds
• Energy efficiency measures have reduced the school’s carbon footprint by more than 41 tonnes of CO2
• Pupils’ artwork helps create storytelling panels highlighting school’s Climate Managers' action group and celebrating local nature and landmarks within Tilehurst.

• Increased demand on vital Council services continues to put pressure on budget
• Additional funding planned to care for vulnerable children and adults
• Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy Update to be discussed tomorrow in preparation for next year’s budget setting

Three years since Wales made it illegal for parents to physically punish their children, a new review shows it is protecting children and promoting positive parenting.

• Fast-growing automation expert Omega Control Solutions joins the Siemens Solution Partner programme
• Partnership leverages Omega's proven expertise in complex automation systems and digital twin technology, with a strength in sectors such as Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Automotive and Oil and Gas, and emerging sectors like Hydrogen
• Strategic collaboration marks a new chapter for Omega, with plans to expand Siemens accreditations as the company continues its growth trajectory

Households advised to check if their policy includes protection for freezer contents ahead of potential power outages