Second Wales Rural Crime Strategy builds on success to strengthen protection
Thursday 10 Jul 2025

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
Welsh Government News
£1 bus fares for young people from September
Thursday 10 Jul 2025

£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

Welsh Government News
Iconic Kiwi duo SACHI announce Auckland and Wellington shows
Thursday 10 Jul 2025

Iconic Kiwi duo SACHI announce Auckland and Wellington shows


Tickets are on sale Tuesday, July 15 at 12pm local time

Live Nation News
Plans progress for new fully affordable development in the heart of Witney
Wednesday 9 Jul 2025

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.

West Oxfordshire District Council News
Business owner fined for allowing a knife to be sold to a child
Wednesday 9 Jul 2025

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.

Dudley Council News
A legendary duo departs: Station manager and Bolt the cat say goodbye to Huddersfield station
Wednesday 9 Jul 2025

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.  

TransPennine Express News
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
Wednesday 9 Jul 2025

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

2K News
Changes to Newent Leisure Centre weekday opening to prioritise pupil safety
Wednesday 9 Jul 2025

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. 

Forest of Dean District Council News
Cotswold District Council powers up climate commitment
Wednesday 9 Jul 2025

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.  

Cotswold District Council News
Nationwide welcomes new announcement that could unlock access to homeownership
Wednesday 9 Jul 2025

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.” 
Nationwide Building Society Media Centre
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
Wednesday 9 Jul 2025

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

2K News
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
Wednesday 9 Jul 2025

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

2K Newsroom
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
Wednesday 9 Jul 2025

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

2K News
Report warns of rising health risks in Leeds from increasing temperatures due to climate change
Wednesday 9 Jul 2025

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.

Leeds City Council News
Tomorrow’s Lioness Legends are already on the pitch – here's how we’re supporting them
Wednesday 9 Jul 2025

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. 

E.ON News
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates again, including for first-time buyers
Wednesday 9 Jul 2025

Nationwide cuts mortgage rates again, including for first-time buyers


Nationwide Building Society Media Centre
Discover how the Motability Scheme is making a difference
Wednesday 9 Jul 2025

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.

Motability Operations News
Free youth summer sport events to tackle anti-social behaviour near Southeastern stations
Wednesday 9 Jul 2025

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
Southeastern Media Centre
Flying Start childcare exceeds expansion targets in Wales
Wednesday 9 Jul 2025

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.

Welsh Government News
Residents invited to attend local meeting
Wednesday 9 Jul 2025

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.

Dudley Council News
Touring theatre show to take audiences on journey through 200 years of UK’s railway
Wednesday 9 Jul 2025

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. 

Avanti West Coast News