Customer News

• Order worth around £300 million for fleet of new trains, which will increase seats by 20 per cent, improving capacity and connectivity.

• 45 rail cars to be manufactured at Hitachi Rail in the North East and financed by Angel Trains, helping secure highly skilled jobs and unlocking a new advanced manufacturing opportunity for rail.

• State-of-the-art ‘tri-mode’ train technology has proven its ability to cut emissions and fuel costs by around 30 per cent to support UK Government’s decarbonisation agenda.

• Announcement is made from Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe factory and attended by the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP.

The Welsh Government is supporting the construction workers of the future through its work with Persimmon Construction Academy.

Statement from Cllr Paul Miller, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Place, the Region and Climate Change at Pembrokeshire County Council:

Season 6 featured athlete, Tracy “T-Mac” McGrady, brings his offensive prowess, prolific scoring and electrifying athleticism to NBA 2K25 this Friday

Season 6 featured athlete, Tracy “T-Mac” McGrady, brings his offensive prowess, prolific scoring and electrifying athleticism to NBA 2K25 this Friday

Season 6 featured athlete, Tracy “T-Mac” McGrady, brings his offensive prowess, prolific scoring and electrifying athleticism to NBA 2K25 this Friday

• Stagecoach, the UK’s leading bus operator, has unveiled new-look buses, featuring a revolutionised passenger experience, which will be rolled out across its entire network.

Castell Group, in partnership with Pembrokeshire County Council, have completed the sale for the redevelopment of the former Cleddau Bridge Hotel site.

A new fully accessibly toilet has been installed at a popular TransPennine Express (TPE) seaside station.   

• Marriages and civil partnerships available
• Newly opened Register Office with entrance on Bridge Street
• Ceremonial rooms still available at Town Hall

• New shelters to be installed across Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire 
• Shelters designed to be spacious, durable, and more inviting 
• 100% recyclable and they feature built-in water harvesting systems at several locations

Council contractors are working nights to blitz potholes on roads across the borough.

National gun amnesty took place in February across England and Wales.

At the recent meeting of Cabinet, agreement was reached on the renovation of four properties on Barnweil Drive, Hurlford by Housing Services on behalf of East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (EAHSCP).

Moray Council has advised that Dallachy recycling centre at Spey Bay will be closed on Saturdays starting from 3 May 2025.

We are pleased to publish our first Registrant Survey Snapshot Report today. The report shows an increase in positive responses across all categories from the previous year. 

Warner Hotels, the UK’s leading provider of short breaks, exclusively for adults, has revealed new acts and performances for 2025 – giving guests the opportunity to get up close and personal with their favourite celebrities.

Avanti West Coast employee recognised at The Breaking Down Barriers Awards 2025 for work to promote opportunity, diversity and social inclusion. 

A scheme designed to revitalise Forres has successfully secured almost £1.8 million, setting the wheels in motion for a range of ambitious projects.