Andy Pryor is 'Rethinking User Workflows with Generative AI' July 25th at Nebraska.Code().
https://nebraskacode.amegala.com/
#GenerativeAI #AmazonBedrock #Claude #Llama3 #GenAI #Workflows #EmergingTechnology #TechnologyTrends #TechnologyConference #SoftwareDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering #computerprogramming #TechnologyConference #Nebraska #midlands #Heartland #SiliconPrairie
The East #Midlands will receive up to £2bn in government funding—its largest #transport investment in a generation—secured by Mayor Claire Ward through the Transport for City Regions Fund. The five-year programme aims to create a modern, integrated network, cut congestion, and connect under-served areas. It could unlock 100,000 jobs, 52,000 homes, and boost the #UK economy by £4.6bn. Key projects include: a new transport system for the Trent Arc corridor between Derby and Nottingham, supporting 40,000 jobs and 30,000 homes; the Chesterfield-Staveley Regeneration Route to open up the Canal Corridor; and improvements to the A614/A6097 in North Nottinghamshire to link ex-coalfield towns to key logistics routes. These initiatives will strengthen rail, road and bus links, particularly around major economic hubs like the Freeport and Intermodal Park. The funding marks a shift towards long-overdue investment, unlocking growth and better opportunities across the region.
https://www.eastmidlands-cca.gov.uk/news/mayor-claire-ward-secures-largest-transport-investment-package-in-a-generation/
A new tram route to East Birmingham’s Sports Quarter has been announced as part of a £2.4bn Government investment in the West #Midlands #transport network. The extension will support the Sports Quarter regeneration, including a new 60,000-seat #Birmingham City FC stadium and a sports campus. Funded after talks with the Mayor and club owner Tom Wagner, the project aims to unlock £3bn in investment, 1,500 homes, and over 8,000 jobs, improving connections between the city centre, stadium, and key sites like HS2 Curzon Street and Digbeth. Future plans could extend the tram to North Solihull, the airport, NEC, and Arden Cross, potentially generating £10bn investment, 55,000 jobs, and 7,700 homes. The project promises faster travel, less congestion, new homes, greener streets, and renewed pride for local communities.
https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/new-tram-route-to-sports-quarter-as-chancellor-announces-2-4bn-transport-funding-for-region/
#Rappers and #dealers in the #Midlands trying to act like Tesco Value Americans, and the #policeman (who seems to be about the same age as those in Court!) looking like he's straight out of a 1980s #crime documentary (maybe those #moustaches are back in fashion? 😁 )
Mayors from six major #English regions, representing 21 million people, urge the #UK Government to grant powers for a locally administered visitor levy. They argue it could unlock millions annually for tourism, cultural #infrastructure, and local growth, reducing reliance on central funding. Currently, English law prevents local authorities from implementing such a levy, though international models and public support show its viability. Mayors from #Liverpool City Region, Greater #Manchester, #London, the North East, West #Midlands, and West #Yorkshire propose enabling legislation in upcoming bills and call for tailored local models and stakeholder collaboration. The levy would be ring-fenced for reinvestment in infrastructure, events, marketing, and skills. With #Scotland and #Wales advancing #tourism levies, the Mayors warn English regions risk falling behind without similar powers.
https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/mayors-unite-in-call-for-visitor-levy-powers-to-drive-regional-growth
Man reunited with wedding ring after dropping it onto West Midlands railway http://dlvr.it/TL52kc #Lichfield #LichfieldCity #Midlands #Network
Man reunited with wedding ring after dropping it onto West Midlands railway http://dlvr.it/TL52hb #Lichfield #LichfieldCity #Midlands #Network
"White storks, once common across the UK, have been absent from the Midlands for over 600 years. As key players in healthy wetland ecosystems, their return could boost biodiversity and inspire a connection to nature...If you would like to be part of this process, please sign up for the DWT newsletter, "
https://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/folklore-floodplains-case-storks-midlands
#Stork #Storks #BioDiversity #Störche #WhiteStork #WhiteStorks #Birds #Storkstodon #SaturdayStorks #DerbyshireWildLifeTrust #Derbyshire #WildLifeTrust #Midlands
HS2 Works to Employ the Unemployed http://dlvr.it/TKxwp8 #HS2 #London #Midlands #Network
Erin Howland presents 'Grit and Growth: Stories from the Trenches' July 24th at Nebraska.Code().
https://nebraskacode.amegala.com/
#ClientInterviews #spottingredflags #grit #TechCareers #tech #womenintech
#Nebraska #WomenInSTEM #TechnologyConference #software #programming #coding #technology #heartland #midlands
I'm representing @libdems this Sunday, 18 May, on BBC Politics Midlands, presented by Elizabeth Glinka.
Also appearing on the show are Paulette Hamilton, MP for Birmingham Erdington and Ben Adams, Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.
We will be discussing the continuing bin strikes in Birmingham, the state of maternity services in the UK and the Assisted Dying Bill, which was debated on Friday in parliament.
The programme will be broadcast on BBC1, 10:00 - 10:30 in the Midlands
If you can't watch it live, you can catch up on the BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dk0y
#bbcmtd #PoliticsMidlands #Solihull #SolihullLibDems #WMLibDems #Politics #Midlands #BBC #Birmingham #BinStrike #BirminghamBinStrike #MaternityServices #AssistedDying
The West #Midlands Combined Authority has announced a milestone week in the construction of new #railway stations across #Birmingham, marking significant progress in the region’s transport infrastructure upgrade. These new stations will improve local and regional connectivity, providing easier access to employment, education, and leisure opportunities. The project supports Birmingham’s wider regeneration plans and aims to encourage sustainable travel by enhancing public #transport options. Community engagement remains a priority, with efforts to minimise disruption and ensure the stations meet local needs. The developments are part of a broader strategy to modernise the West Midlands’ rail network, reduce congestion, and support economic growth, keeping the project on track for timely completion.
https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/milestone-week-keeps-new-birmingham-railway-stations-on-track/
Alex Riviere presents 'Fresh Hot CSS Features!' July 25th at Nebraska.Code().
https://nebraskacode.amegala.com/
#cssframework #bootstrap #cssgrid #containerqueries #css #css2025 #cssfeatures #softwaredevelopment #TechConference #softwareengineering #DeveloperCommunity #networkingevent #lincolnnebraska #Nebraska #midlands #heartland #SiliconPrairie
Watch: HS2’s first Birmingham tunnel breaks through http://dlvr.it/TKh7JH #Birmingham #HS2 #Midlands #Network
Clearly a case where #ToxicMasculinity has overtaken rational thought - I suspect whoever did this simply doesn't care they are likely to get 20+ years porridge - #stabbing someone in a #bank in broad daylight is almost certain to result in #arrest - there's #CCTV all over these places and has been for 50+ years! #UK #crime #Midlands #Derby
Daft lad at the start, why the fuck keep a live #dashcam running when you are openly committing #driving offences? Interesting insight into the #ANPR and #surveillance capabilities of the #Police (looks like #Cleartone kit with the old skool DOS font overlay)
#BMW #hooning #CarCruise #cars #Roadsafety #Nottingham #Midlands
It is 20 years since #MG #Rover (in its original form) closed at #Longbridge in the #Midlands (today only a research centre for #MG / #SAIC exists with a fraction of the staff, car production in the factory stopped in 2016)
https://www.itv.com/news/central/2025-04-15/the-history-of-mg-rover-group-20-years-since-its-closure
Spaghetti Line community station partnership unveils new Wildlife Murals at West Midlands railway station http://dlvr.it/TKH4sK #Midlands #Network #NetworkRail #RailNews
Spaghetti Line community station partnership unveils new Wildlife Murals at West Midlands railway station http://dlvr.it/TKH3hv #Midlands #Network #NetworkRail #RailNews
