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Dudley Council has launched the first formal business board in the West Midlands, creating a new partnership with the private sector to help drive economic growth in the borough.

Young rugby players have won kit and training equipment as well as tickets to watch the Super League Grand Final, as part of a competition run by Northern.

A floating, solar-powered pitch on the Thames brought politicians face-to-face with the pressures on grassroots football – and showed how smarter energy can free clubs to build teams, strengthen facilities and do more for local communities.

• A four-week consultation opens on 21 September seeking views on new measures to protect seals and hares 

• Proposals include a new offence for disturbing seals and a close season protecting hares during their breeding period 

• People can share their views once the consultation launches later this month 

• Cases continue to rise in Wales and across Great Britain 

• Testing and reporting requirements in Wales remain unchanged 

• Keepers are urged to discuss vaccination with their vet and must report suspect cases promptly 

Rail passengers are being advised of changes to journeys later this month while tracks inside a Victorian railway tunnel are upgraded in Buxton.

Two new murals celebrating the town's local identity and community have been unveiled at the University of Cumbria’s Barrow campus. They have been created through a collaborative project involving local people, university staff and students, BarrowFull and international street artist ATMA.

• £1 bus fare scheme for 5–21-year-olds has been extended to March 2027.
• New figures show that over 9 million journeys have been made under the scheme since it launched.

• Family Saver ticket available during October half term with savings up to 42% for certain journeys.
• Groups of up to two adults and four children can travel together for a single fixed fare on certain Connect and Regional services.
• Families heading for a seaside getaway can use the ticket to travel to popular destinations including Skegness and Cleethorpes.
• For those looking to escape the British weather altogether, the Family Saver can also help families jet off for a half-term holiday with tickets from St Pancras International to Luton Airport available with a 42% saving.

Welcoming the newest apprentices who will help build E.ON’s workforce for the future

A new £1 billion fleet of British-built, battery-electric trains will run on a faster, more reliable Transpennine railway, delivering more services and more seats for passengers across the North.

Passengers are advised that buses will replace trains between Kettering and Loughborough next weekend (Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September) while Network Rail carries out important railway improvements.

LNER, famous for its red trains and uniforms, is proud to be officially certified as green with the company, once again, confirmed as sending zero waste to landfill.

• New partnership with Cosine to help improve how artificial intelligence (AI) works in Welsh.
• Welsh Government to provide data, resources and expertise to support Welsh language AI.
• Improving technology to help more people to use Welsh in everyday life.

Preparations for major roof works at Lancashire Archives are beginning this week.

A £1 billion investment in a new fleet of battery-electric trains for TransPennine Express (TPE) has been announced in a move set to transform rail travel across the north of England while supporting hundreds of skilled jobs across the UK. 

Investment Supports Growing Demand Across Norwegian and North Sea Energy and Maritime Sectors

Moray Council has made significant progress in improving how it responds to damp, mould and condensation in council homes as it prepares for new Scottish legislation coming into force on 6 October 2026.

Rail passengers are advised to check before they travel between Southminster and Wickford this weekend, 12 and 13 September, as GBR Anglia carries out essential works to improve the quality of the track.