Statement regarding a flat fire at Sara Lane Court, Hoxton
Friday 24 Apr 2026

Statement regarding a flat fire at Sara Lane Court, Hoxton


Hackney Council News
Arriva Group set to double market share in Italy’s Veneto region with acquisition of bus operator
Friday 24 Apr 2026

Arriva Group set to double market share in Italy’s Veneto region with acquisition of bus operator


  • Arriva has signed an agreement to acquire the majority share of La Linea, a leading private bus operator in the Veneto region of Northern Italy.
  • Deal strengthens Arriva’s position in Italy and expands footprint in Europe.
  • Acquisition of zero emission bus fleet demonstrates Arriva’s commitment to sustainable transport across Europe.
Arriva PLC
Beeston station transformed thanks to major investment and partnership working
Friday 24 Apr 2026

Beeston station transformed thanks to major investment and partnership working


A celebration event was held today (Friday 24 April) to mark the transformation of Beeston station following more than £7.6 million of investment.

Network Rail Media Centre
Arnold Town FC receives energy audit of facilities as part of The Greener Game
Friday 24 Apr 2026

Arnold Town FC receives energy audit of facilities as part of The Greener Game


Arnold Town FC is the latest team to benefit from the Greener Game programme, securing a free energy audit aimed at improving the sustainability credentials of grassroots football clubs.

E.ON News
How the railway changed the world: Tickets still available for free exhibition train at Skegness
Friday 24 Apr 2026

How the railway changed the world: Tickets still available for free exhibition train at Skegness


• Travelling exhibition inside train is packed with interactive exhibits and amazing stories
• 70,000 have visited, calling it “brilliant” and “fascinating”. 9 in 10 would recommend visiting
• The family-friendly attraction is on 60-stop, year-long tour of Britain and is now calling at Skegness, its first and only Lincolnshire stop
• Tickets are free but availability is limited

East Midlands Railway News
Johns’ Boys Welsh Male Choir to Perform at Dudley Town Hall
Friday 24 Apr 2026

Johns’ Boys Welsh Male Choir to Perform at Dudley Town Hall


The internationally acclaimed Johns’ Boys Welsh Male Choir will perform live at Dudley Town Hall on Saturday 16 May 2026 as part of their 2026 UK tour.

Dudley Council News
Music at the Manor to strike a chord with return to Scolton
Friday 24 Apr 2026

Music at the Manor to strike a chord with return to Scolton


Pembrokeshire Music Service is inviting all music lovers to come and join them at Music at the Manor on Friday, 8th May.

PembrokeshireCC News
Cuppa cheer as station café proves a big hit at Hanborough
Friday 24 Apr 2026

Cuppa cheer as station café proves a big hit at Hanborough


The transformation of a waiting room into a welcoming café at Hanborough station has been hailed a huge success.

GWR News
Hampden Park station footbridge reopened following refurbishment
Friday 24 Apr 2026

Hampden Park station footbridge reopened following refurbishment


The Victorian footbridge at Hampden Park railway station in East Sussex has reopened after a three month refurbishment.   

Network Rail Media Centre
Emergency closure granted for level crossing where youths were reported playing ’chicken’
Friday 24 Apr 2026

Emergency closure granted for level crossing where youths were reported playing ’chicken’


Network Rail has closed Sportsfield level crossing in Featherstone following a sustained period of serious safety concerns.

Network Rail Media Centre
Level crossing incidents rise on Anglia as survey reveals young adults underestimate speed of trains
Friday 24 Apr 2026

Level crossing incidents rise on Anglia as survey reveals young adults underestimate speed of trains


New research released today reveals dangerous overconfidence is putting young adults’ lives at risk, with incidents involving the incorrect use of Anglia's level crossings increasing by more than 20% in a year.

Network Rail Media Centre
LNER Restores Flying Scotsman Service to Historic Mid-Morning Time Slot
Friday 24 Apr 2026

LNER Restores Flying Scotsman Service to Historic Mid-Morning Time Slot


LNER is set to celebrate the return of the Flying Scotsman service to its historic mid-morning timetable slot.  

LNER News
Early look at the new electric vehicles
Friday 24 Apr 2026

Early look at the new electric vehicles


North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) hosted two events in April to give staff, NHS partners and colleagues from across the ambulance sector an early look at new electric vehicles set to support services in the coming months. 

NE Ambulance Service News
East Ayrshire Young Musician of the Year 2026
Friday 24 Apr 2026

East Ayrshire Young Musician of the Year 2026


Ten very talented young musicians took part in the Music Service’s East Ayrshire Young Musician of the Year competition held at Stewarton Area Centre recently.

East Ayrshire Council News
Children invited to join Michael Morpurgo for live railway storytelling event
Friday 24 Apr 2026

Children invited to join Michael Morpurgo for live railway storytelling event


Thousands of schoolchildren across the UK and beyond are being invited to take part in a live online storytelling event from an historic railway carriage with author Michael Morpurgo.

LNER News
New rail safety campaign reveals people in the south west underestimate power and speed of trains – risking their lives on level crossings
Friday 24 Apr 2026

New rail safety campaign reveals people in the south west underestimate power and speed of trains – risking their lives on level crossings


New research released today reveals dangerous overconfidence is putting people’s lives at risk when using railway level crossings in the south west.

Network Rail Media Centre
Rail industry campaign launched as study shows level crossing dangers are underestimated
Friday 24 Apr 2026

Rail industry campaign launched as study shows level crossing dangers are underestimated


Nearly eight in ten (78%) 18-34-year-olds across Yorkshire and the Humber are confident they know level crossing risks – but only 4% know how long it takes a train to stop.

Network Rail Media Centre
Rail industry campaign launched as study shows level crossing dangers are underestimated
Friday 24 Apr 2026

Rail industry campaign launched as study shows level crossing dangers are underestimated


Three-quarters (75%) of 18-34-year-olds across the North East are confident they know level crossing risks – but only 8% know how long it takes a train to stop.

Network Rail Media Centre
Rail industry campaign launched as study shows level crossing dangers are underestimated
Friday 24 Apr 2026

Rail industry campaign launched as study shows level crossing dangers are underestimated


Almost four out of five (79%) of 18-34-year-olds in the East Midlands are confident they know level crossing risks – but only 7% know how long it takes a train to stop.

Network Rail Media Centre
E.ON’s latest survey shows how workplaces can successfully support Menopause
Friday 24 Apr 2026

E.ON’s latest survey shows how workplaces can successfully support Menopause


A new survey from E.ON is shining a light on what meaningful workplace inclusion looks like in practice and how organisations can better support employees through menopause.

E.ON News
Voters reminded to bring valid ID if voting in polling stations on 7 May
Friday 24 Apr 2026

Voters reminded to bring valid ID if voting in polling stations on 7 May


Residents in West Oxfordshire District will need to show photographic ID to vote in person at the local elections which are being held on Thursday 7 May.

West Oxfordshire District Council News