CrossCountry Rail Strike: December Disruption
RMT strike action will cause significant disruption to CrossCountry rail services on four Saturdays in December. Check your journey before travelling.
RMT strike action will cause significant disruption to CrossCountry rail services on four Saturdays in December. Check your journey before travelling.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker condemns Reform UK's 'reckless' call to scrap HS2, warning it threatens billions in investment and future jobs. Read the full clash.
CrossCountry warns of major rail disruption across the Midlands on four Saturdays in December due to RMT strikes. Plan your Christmas travel now to avoid significant delays and cancellations.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits to funding the Cardiff Parkway station and business park, a project with the potential to create thousands of jobs and attract major investment from Rolls-Royce.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces first rail fare freeze in 30 years. Commuters on expensive routes to save over £300. Budget also cuts Cash ISA allowance.
Marketing agency Hussel transforms a Hummer H2 into a 'Mobile Disruption Unit' for live events, backed by the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II. Discover how this innovative project is set to revolutionise brand engagement.
Virgin Media O2 partners with Starlink to launch O2 Satellite, boosting rural mobile coverage to over 95% of UK landmass from 2026. Stay connected in remote areas.
Major upgrade brings tap-in tap-out travel to 50 stations including Stansted and Southend airports from December 14. No more ticket queues - just use your bank card or phone!
Rail travellers in Birmingham face disruption as RMT union strikes hit CrossCountry services on four consecutive Saturdays in December over pay and staffing disputes.
Virgin Media O2 has enhanced mobile coverage on over 40 UK motorways, including the M1 and M25, to boost EV adoption and improve driver safety. #EV #Connectivity
Nomad eSIM announces pitchside LED advertising across Premier League stadiums for the 2025/26 season, reaching 70 million viewers. Get 1GB free data with code EPL.
Newcastle building services firm Northern Bear reports strong half-year growth with revenue reaching £49.4m and operating profit hitting £4.1m, despite challenging market conditions ahead.
Home Office discloses 77 unresolved Troubles-era deaths in England as MPs debate new legacy legislation, ending immunity for terrorists and establishing an independent commission.
The UK government introduces new Troubles legislation to investigate unsolved killings and provide answers for bereaved families. Learn about the new Legacy Commission.
Met Office warns of up to 20cm snow hitting Cumbria, Northumberland and Durham tomorrow. Get essential winter preparedness tips and full weather forecast details.
Northern Rail unveils ambitious '30 by 30' plan to boost passenger numbers by 30 million by 2030. Discover how improved reliability and new systems aim to transform travel across the North of England.
The Met Office has upgraded UK snow warnings, predicting up to 20cm (eight inches) of snow. Seven counties in northern England are on alert. Discover the latest forecasts and affected areas.
Controversial plans could see new £80m Darlaston and Willenhall stations bypass Walsall town centre. Local leaders are fighting for a common-sense solution. Read the latest.
Controversial plans for two new West Midlands railway stations to bypass Walsall town centre have been labelled 'bonkers'. Read the latest on the £80m project and the ongoing campaign.
Rail passengers face major disruption with delays up to 25 minutes due to a signalling fault between Walsall and Rugeley Trent Valley. Check before you travel and allow extra time.
A system designed to combat fraud has mistakenly stopped Child Benefit for hundreds of families in Northern Ireland who travelled via Dublin Airport. HMRC apologises and is working to reinstate claims.
LNER rail worker Samir Zitouni, who was critically injured protecting passengers during the Huntington stabbing, has been discharged. Read his family's emotional statement.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to change how rail fares are calculated, switching from RPI to CPI. This could mean smaller increases for passengers. Find out how this affects you.
Birmingham Airport's free monorail will operate a reduced one-shuttle service until February 2026 for essential maintenance. Passengers advised to allow extra time.
Birmingham City loanee Bailey Peacock-Farrell addresses 'unfair' criticism after rocky Blackpool start and earns Northern Ireland recall. Get the latest Blues news.
A spectacular Northern Lights display may be visible across the UK tonight due to a severe geomagnetic storm. Find out when and where to see this rare aurora show.
The Northern Lights will be visible across the West Midlands tonight, 12th November. Find out the best viewing times and locations for this rare celestial spectacle.
Major disruption on Birmingham's Cross City Line south due to a signalling fault. Services suspended between New Street and Bromsgrove/Redditch. Rail replacement in place. Full story.
The UK faces significant snowfall with amber warnings across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England as temperatures plummet to -10°C. Travel disruption and school closures expected.