First new railway station in Bristol in over 20 years

Work is taking place to help design the first new railway station in the Bristol area in over 20 years.

Coalition unveils programme for Edinburgh

The ‘Programme for the Capital’ has been published by the SNP and Labour groups and is built around their 52 commitments.

Second wall cladding system passes latest fire safety test

The latest wall cladding combination tested as part of the government’s series of large-scale fire safety tests meets current Building Regulations guidance.

16 per cent of care homes at risk of failure

16 per cent of care home companies in the UK are showing warning signs that they are at risk of failure due to financial distress.

Over 600 young people have type 2 diabetes

More than 600 children and teenagers are being treated for type 2 diabetes, reinforcing the need for urgent action on obesity, councils warn.

Children not in crisis ‘left in limbo’

Thousands of vulnerable children in England are ‘left in limbo’ by social services because they are not at crisis point, a charity has warned.

The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned of ‘home-owning hopelessness’ for private renters and first buyers.

The Local Government Association has warned of ‘home-owning hopelessness’ for private renters and first buyers.

Derby’s ‘The Keep’ Emotional Health and Well-being Service fully operational

Derby’s ‘The Keep’ Emotional Health and Well-being Service for children and young people is now fully operational after opening in April.

Latest government fire safety tests published

The fourth in the government’s series of large-scale fire safety tests has been completed by the Building Research Establishment.

Government matchmaking scheme helps businesses find £4 million of finance

Small businesses struggling to get finance have received almost £4 million of funding thanks to an innovative government scheme.

Nearly quarter of a million homeless people in Britain

Nearly 160,000 households are experiencing the worst forms of homelessness across Britain, a new report reveals.

Watershed flooding projects given £54,125 worth of awards

West Sussex County Council has approved its first batch of Operation Watershed applications over the summer.

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