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List of 35 new train stations and wish list schemes leading the UK railway upgrade

Here is a rundown on the latest rail station developments currently underway with details of schemes that local leaders say will transform the economy if they get built.

Birmingham Post · Apr 17, 2022

Teenage community champion wins praise from Metro Mayor

14 year old Khan Odita was invited to meet Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram

Liverpool Echo · Apr 15, 2022

The use of Hillsborough as ‘banter’ is a depressing and shameful trend

On the 33rd anniversary of Hillsborough, incidents of offensive chants, disinformation and social media abuse weaponising the disaster are on the rise, writes Tony Evans

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2022

Metro Mayor in call to MPs to back Hillsborough Law

Mayors Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham have written to 650 UK MPs

Liverpool Echo · Apr 14, 2022

MPs urged on disaster anniversary to support ‘Hillsborough law’ reform

The mayors of Liverpool city region and Greater Manchester have written to all 650 MPs urging them to support fundamental reforms of the legal system known as the ‘Hillsborough law’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2022

Name revealed for new Baltic Triangle train station

More than 1,000 votes were cast

Liverpool Echo · Apr 12, 2022

Region's buses fight for funding after ‘disappointing’ Government decision

The Combined Authority says its major bus reforms have not been shelved as a result of the £655m funding shortfall

Liverpool Echo · Apr 11, 2022

City region allocated just £12m government bus funding after bidding for £667m

The bus funding is said to be a key part of the Government's plan to level up transport outside London

Liverpool Echo · Apr 5, 2022

Government urged to 'come clean' on workers' rights after P&O jobs scandal

A union boss said the events at P&O "have exposed gaping holes in UK employment law"

Liverpool Echo · Apr 4, 2022

Freeport set to bring millions of pounds to Liverpool City Region one step closer

Initial business case approved with full plan to be submitted later this month

Liverpool Echo · Apr 1, 2022