Northern Powerhouse Rail Approved, But Delays Until 2040s
The government has approved the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan, but key details on funding and a delayed Birmingham-Manchester line until the 2040s raise concerns. Explore the analysis.
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Northern Powerhouse Rail approved with £45bn funding
The UK government has approved the full Northern Powerhouse Rail network, including a faster Liverpool-Manchester link. The £45bn project promises to transform east-west travel across the North of England.
New Birmingham-Manchester rail line announced
The government pledges a new rail link between Birmingham and Manchester to ease pressure on the West Coast Main Line, but provides no completion date. The project will follow the delivery of Northern Powerhouse Rail.
Government Backs £45bn Northern Powerhouse Rail Plan
The government pledges £45bn to revive Northern Powerhouse Rail, a three-stage plan connecting Liverpool to Newcastle. Discover the timeline, funding, and local leaders' reactions.
Fresh Plans for Manchester-Birmingham Railway Link
A new railway line could connect Manchester and Birmingham, as the government prepares to announce Northern Powerhouse Rail upgrades. Learn about the potential route and the legacy of HS2.
New Birmingham-Manchester rail link announced
Rachel Reeves to announce Northern Powerhouse Rail revival, including a new line between Birmingham and Manchester. Construction not expected until after 2036.
Your Horoscope for Tuesday 13 January 2026
Discover your star sign's forecast for Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The Moon's link with Saturn brings a serious but productive energy. Get your free personalised reading.
Arsenal Face Liverpool in Crucial Premier League Title Clash
Arsenal host Liverpool in a pivotal Premier League showdown. A win would send the Gunners eight points clear at the top. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT.
Brighton Line Closures: 3 Weekends of Rail Disruption
Passengers on the Brighton Main Line face three weekends of closures in January for essential Network Rail work. Plan ahead for bus replacements affecting Gatwick Airport and East Croydon services.
Great British Rail Sale 2026: 4M Tickets Slashed
The Great British Rail Sale is back for 2026 with over 4 million discounted train tickets. Save 50-70% on journeys across the UK. Book now before the 7-day sale ends!
Giant Sinkhole Opens in Melbourne Sporting Oval
A large sinkhole, 8m by 8m and 5m deep, has appeared at a sporting oval in Melbourne's north-east, close to major tunnelling works. Read the latest on the incident and response.
Large sinkhole opens at Melbourne oval near tunnelling
A large 5-metre deep sinkhole has appeared at a sporting oval in Melbourne's north-east, adjacent to the major North East Link tunnelling project. The area is cordoned off as investigations begin.
Liverpool injury news ahead of Arsenal Premier League clash
Arne Slot reveals Hugo Ekitike is a major doubt for Liverpool's crucial trip to Arsenal after scans, while Florian Wirtz is fit. Get the latest team news ahead of Thursday's title race showdown.
Ekitike misses Liverpool vs Fulham with injury
Liverpool suffer a blow as in-form striker Hugo Ekitike is ruled out of the Premier League match against Fulham due to a minor hamstring problem. Get the latest team news and updates.
Gibraltar Strait Tunnel Plan Gets Major Boost
A decades-old plan for a £7.4bn underwater rail tunnel linking Spain and Morocco is back on track. New studies confirm feasibility, with potential approval by 2027. Read the latest.
Liverpool church on far-right hitlist forges unity against hate
St Anne's Church in Toxteth, home to asylum charity, was targeted in 2024 far-right riots. Discover how it forged powerful community alliances to counter hatred and build solidarity. Support grassroots action.
Rail union calls for end to outsourcing 'racket'
The RMT union urges the government to halt rail outsourcing after revealing six major contractors made £152m in profits last year. Discover the call for insourcing.
Liverpool's Gakpo and Bradley could return vs Wolves
Arne Slot provides a positive update on Cody Gakpo and Conor Bradley ahead of Liverpool's Premier League fixture against Wolves at Anfield. Get the latest team news.
Slot Confirms Double Injury Boost Before Spurs Clash
Liverpool manager Arne Slot delivers positive injury news ahead of the crucial Premier League match against Tottenham, with two key players set for returns. Get the latest team news and updates.
Urgent warning over rail landslide sensors after derailment
Rail investigators issue urgent safety warning after sensors failed to detect a sudden landslide that derailed an Avanti West Coast train in Cumbria. Read the full report on the risks to UK rail infrastructure.
Burst pipe floods London station, rail chaos until Christmas Eve
Major rail disruption on key London route after burst water pipe submerges tracks at Rye House. No trains between Liverpool Street and Hertford East until Dec 24.
Liverpool get Szoboszlai injury boost for Tottenham
Liverpool receive positive news on Dominik Szoboszlai's ankle scan ahead of their critical Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur. Get the latest team news and updates.
Facebook trials fees for link sharing, hitting news publishers
Meta is testing a new feature where users must pay to share links on Facebook. This could drastically reduce traffic to news sites and reshape online content. Read the full analysis.
Spurs vs Liverpool: Major injury crisis for key match
Ahead of Tottenham vs Liverpool, 13 players are confirmed out and 2 are doubts due to injuries and AFCON. Get the full team news and impact analysis here.
Gatwick rail closures for three weekends in Jan 2026
Essential rail works will disrupt travel to Gatwick Airport on three weekends in January 2026. Plan ahead with our guide to dates, alternative routes, and replacement services.
Ukrainian refugee's trauma after Liverpool parade attack
Anna Bilonozhenko, who fled Ukraine, describes being seriously injured when Paul Doyle drove into a Liverpool FC crowd. Read her harrowing story and the 21-year sentence.
London's Major Train Stations to Close Over Christmas
Network Rail announces major engineering works forcing closures at Euston, Liverpool Street, Victoria, Waterloo & Vauxhall stations between Christmas and early January. Plan your journey now.
Man jailed for 21 years over Liverpool parade attack
Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years and six months for driving into Liverpool FC victory parade crowd, injuring 134 people. Judge condemns 'inexplicable fury'.
Liverpool parade driver jailed for 21.5 years
Paul Doyle, who drove into Liverpool FC's victory parade, is sentenced to 21 and a half years in prison. Read the full story of the devastation and impact on victims.
Liverpool parade driver jailed for 21 years after injuring 134
Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years for driving into Liverpool victory parade crowd, injuring 134. Read the full account of the attack and the hero who stopped him.
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