East Midlands

UK and Europe face intensifying heatwaves and drought

126 clusters · 1197 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Urban centers face rising health risks from extreme heat

The UK and Europe continue to face intensifying heatwaves and drought. The UK’s 2026 summer was provisionally recorded as the hottest since 1884, with a mean temperature of 16.5°C. By August, 71.3% of England was in drou

East Midlands railway infrastructure and service updates

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: East Midlands Railway extends digital ticketing trial

Developments in the East Midlands rail network have focused on both physical infrastructure and digital service improvements. Network Rail completed a £6.95 million infrastructure programme across Nottinghamshire, Derby

UK railway infrastructure resilience upgrades

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Network Rail invests £130m to climate-proof Scotland’s railway

Network Rail is implementing various engineering and investment programs across the United Kingdom to improve infrastructure reliability and resilience against extreme weather. Initial works include specific regional u

North West England economic growth and confidence

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: UK regional business confidence rises in North West and East Midlands

Economic indicators in the North West of England have shown signs of growth and improved sentiment. In mid-2026, the region was identified as one of only two UK regions to see an increase in building materials sales, wit

Wildfires and evacuations intensify across Wales

11 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: South Wales firefighters warn of ongoing wildfire risks

The wildfire situation in Wales has seen a period of intense activity driven by prolonged dry weather and drought, though conditions have recently begun to improve. Fire and rescue services have received formal recogni