Growing awareness of link between suicide and domestic abuse leads to rise in recorded deaths
Tuesday 28 Apr 2026

Growing awareness of link between suicide and domestic abuse leads to rise in recorded deaths


Growing awareness of suicide following domestic abuse has driven an increase in recorded deaths linked to domestic abuse in the past year.

National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC)
'Plan ahead' message as city gets set for Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
Monday 27 Apr 2026

'Plan ahead' message as city gets set for Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon


People across Leeds are being encouraged to plan ahead and check the traffic and travel arrangements for one of the biggest dates in the city’s sporting and fundraising calendar.

Leeds City Council News
Making energy work for everyone: How flexibility helps households out of fuel poverty
Monday 27 Apr 2026

Making energy work for everyone: How flexibility helps households out of fuel poverty


Across Great Britain, the energy system is undergoing one of the biggest transformations in its history. As more homes switch to electric heating, electric vehicles, and other low-carbon technologies, demand on the electricity network is rising rapidly. This shift is key to making the transition to clean energy work for everyone, but it also brings a challenge: how to expand the system without pushing energy bills even higher—especially when so many are already struggling to afford them. 

E.ON News
Survey finds North West adults underestimate level crossing risks
Monday 27 Apr 2026

Survey finds North West adults underestimate level crossing risks


New figures show people in the North West have a dangerous overconfidence surrounding the risks when using railway level crossings.

Network Rail Media Centre
Council tribute to Cllr Brian Hall
Monday 27 Apr 2026

Council tribute to Cllr Brian Hall


It was with great sadness that Pembrokeshire County Council learned of the death of Pembroke Dock Market County Councillor, Brian Hall.

PembrokeshireCC News
Passengers now enjoying step-free access at Tilehurst
Monday 27 Apr 2026

Passengers now enjoying step-free access at Tilehurst


Passengers at Tilehurst station are enjoying step-free access to all platforms for the first time after Network Rail installed three new lifts.

Network Rail Media Centre
Trackanory: Huw Stephens brings another legend to life in storytime series celebrating The Line to Legend Land
Monday 27 Apr 2026

Trackanory: Huw Stephens brings another legend to life in storytime series celebrating The Line to Legend Land


Huw Stephens brings another legend to life as part of a ‘Trackanory’ storytime series celebrating The Line to Legend Land.

GWR News
E.ON Next continues support as headline sponsor of the 2026 Queer Student Awards
Monday 27 Apr 2026

E.ON Next continues support as headline sponsor of the 2026 Queer Student Awards


E.ON Next is proud to return as headline sponsor of the Queer Student Awards for a second consecutive year, continuing our commitment to championing inclusion and supporting LGBTQIA+ communities across the UK.

E.ON News
Use your vote on 7 May
Monday 27 Apr 2026

Use your vote on 7 May


Ahead of the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday 7 May, voters are being reminded of some simple steps they can take to make sure they can have their say on the day.

East Ayrshire Council News
Keswick “virtual railway station” helps break records in public transport visits to Lakes
Monday 27 Apr 2026

Keswick “virtual railway station” helps break records in public transport visits to Lakes


Integrated rail and bus ticket relaunched to support sustainable journeys to North Lakes all year round. 

Avanti West Coast News
REMINDER: Britain’s railway open for passengers and freight this early May bank holiday – with some notable exceptions
Monday 27 Apr 2026

REMINDER: Britain’s railway open for passengers and freight this early May bank holiday – with some notable exceptions


The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be open for passengers travelling this May, with both bank holidays largely unaffected by engineering work.  However, this early May Bank Holiday, Saturday-Monday, 2-4 May, does feature work in some busy locations.  

Network Rail Media Centre
Special events to mark Long Lane Library’s 90th birthday
Monday 27 Apr 2026

Special events to mark Long Lane Library’s 90th birthday


Long Lane Library in Dudley will celebrate its 90th birthday this Thursday (30 April).

Dudley Council News
New EMR symbol guides make stations and train journeys easier to navigate
Monday 27 Apr 2026

New EMR symbol guides make stations and train journeys easier to navigate


  • EMR introduces new Symbol-Friendly Station Guides designed to make navigating a station and catching a train clearer
  • Each guide provides key information about EMR stations, including entrances and exits, ticket facilities, platforms, and step-free access
  • EMR is the first official Symbol-Friendly operator in the UK
East Midlands Railway News
E.ON Next showcases sports career pathways to primary school pupils in Cardiff
Monday 27 Apr 2026

E.ON Next showcases sports career pathways to primary school pupils in Cardiff


E.ON Next, the energy supplier and sustainable solutions provider, brought its nationwide ‘Kids in Sport’ programme to a Cardiff primary school last Friday (24 April 2026), delivering an engaging event aimed at motivating young people to consider careers connected to sport and its wider ecosystem.

E.ON News
Getting the ball rolling with schools Boccia tournament
Monday 27 Apr 2026

Getting the ball rolling with schools Boccia tournament


A school Boccia Tournament together brought together more than 50 pupils from across Pembrokeshire for an afternoon of competitive and inclusive sport.

PembrokeshireCC News
Governor spotlight: Devon Lawton, appointed governor
Monday 27 Apr 2026

Governor spotlight: Devon Lawton, appointed governor


Devon, who sits on our governing board as a representative from the Local Resilience Forum (LRF), spoke to us about her role.

NE Ambulance Service News
Registrant Survey 2025: helping us improve our services
Monday 27 Apr 2026

Registrant Survey 2025: helping us improve our services


We’ve published our 2025 Registrant Survey Snapshot Report. Our annual registrant survey plays a key role in informing our work and we use it to help improve our services.

Scottish Social Services News
Cross passage construction complete on HS2’s Northolt Tunnel in London
Monday 27 Apr 2026

Cross passage construction complete on HS2’s Northolt Tunnel in London


  • All 34 cross passages for the Northolt Tunnel have been mined deep under London
  • Watch a video showing the cross-passage construction
HS2 News and Information
Reminder: Major rail improvement work over bank holiday weekends in May
Monday 27 Apr 2026

Reminder: Major rail improvement work over bank holiday weekends in May


Passengers are reminded that a package of major improvement work is taking place on the East Coast Main Line in May, supporting a more reliable and resilient railway.

Network Rail Media Centre
Refurbishment work set to begin at Rawtenstall Library
Monday 27 Apr 2026

Refurbishment work set to begin at Rawtenstall Library


A major programme of refurbishment work is set to begin at Rawtenstall Library to help ensure the historic building remains safe and accessible for the future.

Lancashire County Council News
Rocket Landing Platform Vessel Design Receives ABS Approval in Principle
Monday 27 Apr 2026

Rocket Landing Platform Vessel Design Receives ABS Approval in Principle


ABS News