Key Worcestershire Construction Projects Advancing in 2026
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Christmas train cancellations hit England, drivers urged to prepare
Major rail engineering works will close London Liverpool Street and disrupt Waterloo over Christmas. With 472,000 battery failures predicted, drivers are urged to check cars for festive travel.
Rochdale Council's 12 Months of Achievements and Success
Rochdale Borough celebrates a year of triumphs, from gold medals at North West in Bloom to major regeneration projects and vital community support. Discover the highlights of 2025.
West Midlands Railway New Year's Eve 2025 travel changes
Plan your New Year's Eve with our guide to West Midlands Railway's early shutdowns, engineering works, and replacement bus services from Dec 27. Check last train times now.
Dyson: UK must 'want' manufacturing to keep it
Billionaire inventor Sir James Dyson argues the UK has lost its passion for making things, urging government and public to reignite manufacturing to create wealth and jobs.
Rochdale's Creative Scene: Youth Arts, Theatre & Festivals
From Ebor Studio's youth project for 16-21 year olds to The Curtain Theatre's latest play, discover the vibrant arts and culture events happening in Rochdale. Find out dates and how to get involved.
Five new West Midlands railway stations completed
Construction on five new stations in Birmingham and the Black Country is finished. Services will begin in early 2025, restoring passenger trains to some lines after decades. Read more.
UK's Top Engineering Feats Revealed in National Survey
A new study reveals the nation's pride in UK engineering, from the London Underground to the World Wide Web. Discover the top 20 and hear from Nissan's Sunderland plant on future innovation.
CrossCountry train strike cancelled for December
CrossCountry train passengers can travel as normal this Saturday after the RMT union called off planned strike action. Check your journey for engineering works.
Sheffield Scouts gather massive haul for Burngreave Foodbank
The 39th Sheffield Scouts Group collected over 12 crates of food and essentials for Burngreave Foodbank. Young volunteers learned about food insecurity while supporting their community this winter.
Industrial Unit Design Changes Approved Near Galgate Mill
Lancaster City Council has granted planning permission for design variations to two industrial buildings near the historic Galgate Mill. The changes include extra roller shutter doors and revised landscaping.
£100m plan for hundreds of Midlands nature projects
A major 62-step strategy to enhance nature across the West Midlands has been launched, aiming to channel £100m into hundreds of projects, boost biodiversity and create green jobs.
Spencer Engineering's £4.3m loss amid 15% turnover growth
Hull's Spencer Engineering Group reports a £4.3m pre-tax loss after a £5.1m impairment on a green energy investment, but sees a 15% turnover rise to £70m and a strong order book.
English mayors gain tourist tax powers
English mayors including Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham gain powers to impose a tourist tax on hotel stays to fund local projects, despite hospitality sector opposition.
Rochdale planning applications validated to November 21
Rochdale Borough Council has validated numerous planning applications including housing developments, infrastructure projects, and commercial conversions across Heywood, Middleton and Littleborough.
Policy Centre to Boost UK Manufacturing SMEs
A new independent Policy Centre aims to give 325,000 manufacturing and engineering SMEs a unified voice in government policy, driving growth and future-proofing British industry.
Litter pickers transform Oscott and Great Barr
Meet Alex Hall and Councillor Darius Sandhu, the volunteers cleaning up Oscott and Great Barr through their community Facebook page. Discover how local residents are joining their mission.
2025 ProCon Leicestershire Awards winners revealed
Discover the winners of the 2025 ProCon Leicestershire Awards, celebrating the best construction projects and a rising star architect in the region. Find out which projects took top honours.
Sage reports 17% profit rise fuelled by AI
Software giant Sage posts £530m operating profit as its AI agents, developed in North Tyneside, create new opportunities for small and mid-sized businesses. Discover how tech is driving growth.
Rochdale Planning Decisions: Major Projects Approved
Rochdale Borough Council has approved significant developments including a 30-bed hotel extension and telecom tower, while rejecting several home extensions. Discover the latest planning outcomes.
North Kesteven Launches £18k Community Grant Scheme
Community groups in North Kesteven can now apply for up to £1,500 from a new £18,000 Flourishing Communities Grant. Funding supports projects like defibrillators and play equipment. Apply by November 30, 2025.
Smiths Engineering Expands with 50 New Birmingham Roles
Historic engineering giant Smiths is creating 50 new UK jobs, opening a Birmingham hub at 60 Church Street. Apply now for apprenticeships and corporate roles via their careers website.
Christmas rail chaos: 2,500 trains cancelled in £130m upgrade
Major festive travel disruption as key UK rail lines close for 32 days. Plan ahead for Christmas journeys with essential travel advice and project details.
Skateboard Donation for Folkestone Academy's New Skatepark
Folkestone Academy receives four custom-built skateboards from Jackson Civil Engineering for its new skatepark. MP Tony Vaughan visits to see the positive impact on students' development and confidence.
£100k Grant for Middlesbrough Youth Music Project
Musinc receives major £100,000 Youth Music grant to support young musicians in Middlesbrough facing barriers. Discover how this funding will create inclusive music opportunities until 2028.
Student's 7 Marathons in 7 Days for Youth Charity
Billy Nunn from King's College London tackles an epic endurance challenge - seven marathons in seven consecutive days - to raise vital funds for UK Youth and protest youth service cuts across Britain.
Welsh Students Win National Maths Awards
Two Grŵp Llandrillo Menai engineering students, Lewis Cahill and Kenan Davies-Zorlu, have received national Financial Literacy Improvement Awards for developing their maths skills.
£7bn social housing funding boost unveiled
The UK government announces a massive £7 billion funding injection for social housing, promising thousands of new affordable homes and major regeneration projects across the country.
Essex Volunteers Transform Local Railway Stations
Discover how dedicated volunteers across Essex are breathing new life into railway stations, creating vibrant community hubs through remarkable transformation projects.
£15M Engineering Centre to Transform Coventry Manufacturing
A groundbreaking £15 million high-value engineering centre is coming to Coventry, creating 150 jobs and positioning the city as a global leader in advanced manufacturing and sustainable technology.
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