Customer News
Our customers are many and varied. Here are a selection of stories crafted and published via our Integrated Newsrooms

Second Wales Rural Crime Strategy builds on success to strengthen protection
- Ambitious three-year strategy builds on successful joint approach between Welsh Government and police to tackle rural and wildlife crime
- Heritage crime becomes new priority area as Wales steps up protection of historical sites and cultural assets
- Gwent Police announces expansion of rural crime team to strengthen enforcement capabilities across the region

£1 bus fares for young people from September
Young people aged 16 to 21 will be able to ride on buses across Wales for just £1 from September

Iconic Kiwi duo SACHI announce Auckland and Wellington shows
Tickets are on sale Tuesday, July 15 at 12pm local time

Plans progress for new fully affordable development in the heart of Witney
West Oxfordshire District Council is taking its first steps to bring forward plans for a new truly affordable housing development in Witney. The proposals form part of the Council’s long-term strategy to deliver the right homes in the right places, making it easier for local people to afford a home within their own communities, a priority raised by residents.

Business owner fined for allowing a knife to be sold to a child
The owner of a Lye town centre store has been fined, after a chopper blade was sold to an undercover 15-year-old.

A legendary duo departs: Station manager and Bolt the cat say goodbye to Huddersfield station
After a long and dedicated career in the rail industry, Angela Hunte (known as Angie), station manager for Huddersfield and Dewsbury, has officially retired from TransPennine Express (TPE) on Friday 4 July— and she wasn’t alone.

NBA® 2K26 Unveils 2025 MVP and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, WNBA All-Star Angel Reese, and Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony as Cover Athletes
Early Access to NBA 2K26 Begins August 30 – One Week Ahead of Global Launch on September 5, 2025
NBA 2K26 Brings Gen 9 Gameplay, Modes, and Features to Nintendo Switch™ 2

Changes to Newent Leisure Centre weekday opening to prioritise pupil safety
From Monday, 01 September, public access to Newent Leisure Centre will begin from 3.30pm to 9.30pm, Monday to Friday, aligning with the end of the school day.

Cotswold District Council powers up climate commitment
Proactive steps like installing EV chargers and supporting residents to make their home greener has seen Cotswold District Council rise up national rankings in one of its top priorities – climate action.

Nationwide welcomes new announcement that could unlock access to homeownership
- Nationwide aiming to increase its high loan-to-income lending limit
- Additional flexibility could enable Nationwide to help an additional 10k first-time buyers per year
- Nationwide had called for a review of the LTI cap for a number of years as a way of increasing homeownership
- Dame Debbie Crosbie, Nationwide CEO, said: “This is good news for first-time buyers, and is also a boost to the UK’s housebuilding ambition and the wider economy.”

NBA® 2K26 Unveils 2025 MVP and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, WNBA All-Star Angel Reese, and Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony as Cover Athletes
Early Access to NBA 2K26 Begins August 30 – One Week Ahead of Global Launch on September 5, 2025
NBA 2K26 Brings Gen 9 Gameplay, Modes, and Features to Nintendo Switch™ 2

NBA® 2K26 Unveils 2025 MVP and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, WNBA All-Star Angel Reese, and Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony as Cover Athletes
Early Access to NBA 2K26 Begins August 29 – One Week Ahead of Global Launch on September 5, 2025
NBA 2K26 Brings Gen 9 Gameplay, Modes, and Features to Nintendo Switch™ 2

NBA® 2K26 Unveils 2025 MVP and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, WNBA All-Star Angel Reese, and Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony as Cover Athletes
Early Access to NBA 2K26 Begins August 29 – One Week Ahead of Global Launch on September 5, 2025
NBA 2K26 Brings Gen 9 Gameplay, Modes, and Features to Nintendo Switch™ 2

Report warns of rising health risks in Leeds from increasing temperatures due to climate change
A new report has warned rising temperatures due to climate change pose serious health risks to the city’s population.

Tomorrow’s Lioness Legends are already on the pitch – here's how we’re supporting them
From grassroots football for women and girls to the professional leagues and beyond, we’re using our energy expertise to make winners on and off the pitch.


Discover how the Motability Scheme is making a difference
Explore how the Motability Scheme works, who it supports, and the wider impact it has across the UK.

Free youth summer sport events to tackle anti-social behaviour near Southeastern stations
- Sports Connect to offer a programme of free sporting events for young people across Kent.
- Sessions aim to reduce antisocial behaviour by offering fun activities, coaching qualifications and workshops to deter trespassing.
- Project funded through a £48,000 grant from the Customer and Communities Fund

Flying Start childcare exceeds expansion targets in Wales
More families than ever are benefitting from high quality funded childcare as Wales’ Flying Start programme exceeds expansion targets.

Residents invited to attend local meeting
People who live and work in Sedgley are being invited to attend a public meeting about Sedgley Library and Ladies Walk clinic this month.

Touring theatre show to take audiences on journey through 200 years of UK’s railway
A theatre show produced by an Avanti West Coast employee is touring the UK as part of celebrations to mark 200 years of the railway.