Regions
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Re-opening of passenger rail line between south east Northumberland and Newcastle moves closer
New rail line will link towns to key areas of employment, training and leisure and could boost local economy by up to £70m. -
New chair announced at Urban Transport Group
The UK network for the seven largest city region transport authorities has a new chair. -
Europe’s tallest Ferris wheel planned for Newcastle Quayside
Developer World Wheel Company plans a £100m regeneration and inward investment project for Newcastle. -
Midlands prepares for decade of transformational change
The chair of ACE Midlands talks about an exciting time for infrastructure in the region. -
Placemaking needs to be at the centre of development, says Greater Manchester mayor
Politics and development should be more focused on place says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham. -
Hundreds gather in Salford at Construction Summit North
The fifth Construction Summit North is taking place today in Greater Manchester. -
Striking a balance between local and national infrastructure planning
In the south west of England careful planning will be needed to ensure that top tier infrastructure projects don't cast the rest of the region’s projects into shadow. -
Brexit - the massive cost for the UK regions
As the dust from the EU referendum result and the corresponding political explosions begins to settle, Julian Francis takes the opportunity to look at the realities of Brexit and what it could mean for the... -
Sheffield nets massive £1bn Chinese investment deal
Sheffield secures largest Chinese investment deal by a UK city outside of London. -
Construction in the north in the spotlight
The Construction Summit North is the largest event of its kind outside London.