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A scathing report from parliament's spending watchdog has raised "urgent unanswered questions" regarding the cancellation of the northern leg of HS2, criticising the government's understanding of the high-speed railway's future operations.

Campaigners against the North West Relief Road in Shrewsbury are calling on Shropshire Council to clarify how the project will be funded.

A ‘one size fits all’ for investment appraisal is holding back the region say local leaders during Annual Conference in Liverpool.

Labour has started formal access talks with the civil service in preparation for a potential change of government at the next general election.

Despite short-term uncertainty and the HS2 cutback, there is no shortage of infrastructure work in the pipeline In September, as speculation around HS2

Major repair works have been announced by the Roads Minister

The new platform will ease congestion and improve access into the city for passengers, commuters and tourists, while reducing delays and futureproofing

"Productive" talks have been held between mayors and the transport secretary over a possible revival of HS2, Andy Burnham has said.

BRADFORD Forster Square station will get an extra platform and up to five extra London services a day thanks to a £24m Government investment.

Sunderland City Council is asking for funding to expand the city's Metro service.