Medieval pendant with Three Lions unveiled ahead of women’s football final Detectorists uncover 12th century horse harness pendant with England’s heraldic emblem The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2022
HS2 is a ‘killer whale’ for next prime minister, says Kit Malthouse Cabinet Office minister says rail project ‘waiting to breach waves and rip arm off’ Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's legacy in Nottinghamshire following resignation as leader Do you think his leadership and Government has had much of an impact locally? Nottingham Post · Jul 9, 2022
Council leader queries HS2 report behind decision to scrap underground station at Piccadilly "We remain convinced that an optimised design could deliver an underground station for considerably less." Manchester Evening News · Jun 30, 2022
Toton to 'become a town' if delayed mega-project for thousands of homes at barracks goes ahead The closure of the site was previously pushed back to 2026 Nottingham Post · Jun 29, 2022
Anglo-Saxon burial ground containing nearly 140 graves found on HS2 site Acrhaeologists say the site in Wendover, Buckinghamshire, is one of the largest Anglo-Saxon burial grounds ever uncovered in Britain Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2022
Anglo-Saxon burial site with nearly 140 graves found along HS2 route A man was found with the weapon believed to have killed him, still in his skeleton. The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022
HS2 labour supply contract win for Fortel Company wins brief to hire around 500 roles to work on 60-mile stretch of new high-speed railway line Birmingham Post · Jun 8, 2022
'Sleekit' Boris Johnson quietly scraps £3bn rail link to Scotland BORIS Johnson has been branded “cowardly” after quietly scrapping a £3 billion high-speed rail link to Scotland. The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2022
Rail industry groups outraged as HS2 Golborne link quietly scrapped Local MPs opposed plan for 13-mile stretch of new track but industry says move is ‘hugely disappointing’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2022
Plans for £3bn HS2 line WILL be abandoned, government confirms The 'Golborne Link' had been expected to open in the late 2030s or early 2040s Manchester Evening News · Jun 7, 2022
HS2 begins building Britain’s longest railway bridge just outside London The Colne Valley Viaduct will stretch for 2.1 miles above a series of lakes and waterways just outside north-west London Evening Standard · May 31, 2022
Hargreaves Services 'on the up' after successful move away from coal legacy, says CEO Speaking to Business Live, CEO Gordon Banham said he was cautiously optimistic for the plc which has converted its steel and mining know-how into a diverse group of businesses Birmingham Post · May 28, 2022
We asked Boris Johnson why Wales doesn't deserve a bank holiday for St David's Day The Prime Minister said he'd "go and look at it" Wales Online · May 20, 2022
Birmingham Post · May 13, 2022 HS2 to promote 'multi-million pound pipeline' of contracts to businesses The event is expected to be held at Crewe Alexandra’s football stadium on Friday, May 20
Manchester Evening News · May 9, 2022 Second major city centre site bought to expand Piccadilly Station for HS2 The government currently plans to build a surface level station for HS2 adjacent to Manchester Piccadilly
Birmingham Post · May 9, 2022 HS2 buys major Network Rail offices ahead of construction of new high speed train station Square One is a former Parcelforce depot that was bought by Bruntwood in 2002
The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2022 Immigration officers placed in 25 local authorities by Home Office, FoI reveals Embedded officials can pass the details of undocumented people to immigration enforcement
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022 HS2 minister ‘concerned’ at rising costs Andrew Stephenson expressed his unease as he issued a progress update to Parliament.
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022 I’m thinking of becoming an eco-warrior to get my golden ticket out of here During a dog walk with Muggles at Wormwood Scrubs, Charlotte Cripps discovers a campsite for HS2 protesters and a travel loophole for eco-warriors
Birmingham Post · Feb 25, 2022 Canalside theatre project gets £75,000 from HS2 The Crown Wharf Theatre has been awarded the cash from the HS2 Community and Environment Fund
Birmingham Post · Feb 7, 2022 Companies including HS2, Virgin and Co-op pledge to create thousands of apprenticeships National Apprenticeship Week is taking place between February 7 and 13
Birmingham Post · Feb 7, 2022 National Apprenticeship Week 2022: HS2 launches recruitment for 80 new staff High-speed rail project is increasing its intake of apprentices across Birmingham and the West Midlands with fresh round of hires