Data reveals poor punctuality and cancellations on TransPennine Express impacting Lockerbie, sparking MSP concerns. Lockerbie Train Data Shows Unreliable Service on TransPennine Express TransPennine Express trains often run late. Data shows only 51% of them arrive on time at Lockerbie station. Researchers looked at train data. They tracked 278 trains for one week. The dates…
Wrexham High Street sees ongoing regeneration with new plantings, flags, and bollard installations coming soon. High Street Upgrades: Flags and Shrubs Add Color to Wrexham Wrexham is improving its High Street now. New bollards will be installed in two weeks. Funding came from UK and Welsh governments. They want a better city center. The goal…
Council approves 8.9% tax increase after changes to initial 9.75% plan, faces £8M+ spending cuts. Carmarthenshire Approves 8.9% Council Tax Increase Amid Budget Cuts Carmarthenshire Council recently adjusted its budget, approving an 8.9 percent increase in Council Tax and reducing spending by over £8 million. The budget meeting occurred on February 26th. Originally, the plan…
Study explores extending the railway into England. It assesses benefits and challenges with new funding confirmed. Scottish Borders Railway Extension to Carlisle Studied: £5 Million Plan The railway from Edinburgh to Tweedbank opened ten years ago. Now, they approved the next work phase. They will spend up to £5 million on a study. This study…
Flintshire cabinet recommends a 9.5% council tax increase and service cuts to address a £23 million deficit; full council to debate. Flintshire Council Tax Rise and Budget Cuts Proposed for 2025/26 Flintshire’s cabinet suggested a budget for 2025/26, even though they face a £23 million deficit. The full council will discuss it soon; they meet…
Funding for Dumfries is delayed but the board will hire a manager to be ready to start projects on time. Dumfries Levelling Up Fund Release Delayed by One Year to April 2026 Dumfries will get twenty million pounds. It is Levelling Up funding. The release is delayed by one year. Richie Nicoll chairs the town…
Greenfields Day Nursery opens a new center in Blackwood, creating jobs and supporting local businesses. Greenfields Day Nursery Expands with New Blackwood Town Centre Location Okay, listen to this! Greenfields Day Nursery is now open in Blackwood. They already run a popular nursery in Rogerstone. This new center is right in Blackwood Town Centre. They…
Roadworks at York Station Gateway start February 17. Expect traffic delays during night work to improve public spaces. York Station Gateway Roadworks Cause Disruption for Road Users York is fixing up the station area. They told people about night work. It started February 17th and runs until 5 AM on weekdays. John Sisk & Son…
Edinburgh and Glasgow consider new funding talks with UK & Scottish govts, seeking support for infrastructure and job creation. Glasgow, Edinburgh Seek New Funding Deals With UK, Scotland Governments Hey, listen to this! Back in 2014, Glasgow got £1.2 billion. They used it for transport upgrades and job creation. Other areas got similar deals later.…