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HS2

HS2's BBV team celebrate the breakthrough. Picture courtesy of HS2.

Major milestone for HS2 tunneling team's work near south Warwickshire village

Construction on sections of the HS2 route have been delayed (Photo by Mark Case/Getty Images)
Construction on sections of the HS2 route have been delayed (Photo by Mark Case/Getty Images)

HS2 needs to be completed to transform north of England

An early representation of what the new HS2 trains could look like.
An early representation of what the new HS2 trains could look like.

Part of HS2 to be delayed in bid to cut costs

It's a long way from home but the double decker bus, seen here in the car park at the Shoulder of Mutton at Grandborough in November, could play a key role in the pub's future.
It's a long way from home but the double decker bus, seen here in the car park at the Shoulder of Mutton at Grandborough in November, could play a key role in the pub's future.

Wheels are turning on bus bid

The final design image of the HS2 bridge near Banbury.
The final design image of the HS2 bridge near Banbury.

More details on HS2 bridge to be built over canal in south Warwickshire

Balsall Common Viaduct Artists Impression, CGI. Image courtesy of HS2.
Balsall Common Viaduct Artists Impression, CGI. Image courtesy of HS2.

HS2 viaduct plans in Balsall Common 'have taken local feedback into account’

Musket ball impact marks on the outside wall of Coleshill gatehouse
Musket ball impact marks on the outside wall of Coleshill gatehouse

HS2 archaeologists uncover scars of early Civil War battle in Warwickshire

A 12,600 tonne bridge was slid into place over the M42 in Warwickshire, in what engineers described as a 'world first'. Photo supplied
A 12,600 tonne bridge was slid into place over the M42 in Warwickshire, in what engineers described as a 'world first'. Photo supplied

Stretch of M42 reopens after a new 12,600 tonne bridge is installed

A 12,600 tonne bridge has slid into place over the M42 in Warwickshire, in what engineers are describing as a 'world first'.
A 12,600 tonne bridge has slid into place over the M42 in Warwickshire, in what engineers are describing as a 'world first'.

Video shows 'engineering world first' as 12,600 tonne bridge slides into place

The diversion route in place. Photo supplied
The diversion route in place. Photo supplied

Parts of a major road to close over the Christmas and New Year period

HS2 Ltd's CEO Mark Thurston and Mark Harper MP, Secretary of State for Transport, take a walking tour of the first bored tunnel at Long Itchington.
HS2 Ltd's CEO Mark Thurston and Mark Harper MP, Secretary of State for Transport, take a walking tour of the first bored tunnel at Long Itchington.

Historic first journey is made through completed HS2 tunnel near Leamington

The view from Rugby's Western Relief Road of the quarry Cemex hopes to drain - and then fill with spoil from HS2. Photo: Google Street View.
The view from Rugby's Western Relief Road of the quarry Cemex hopes to drain - and then fill with spoil from HS2. Photo: Google Street View.

Action on bid to fill Rugby quarry with HS2 spoil

The team from HS2 contractor Balfour Beatty Vinci redecorating Cubbington village hall.
The team from HS2 contractor Balfour Beatty Vinci redecorating Cubbington village hall.

HS2 contractors redecorate Cubbington village hall

The funding will be used to continue a 40-year tradition by building a series of floral planters and establishing native pollinator trees in local parks, enhancing local green spaces. Photo supplied
The funding will be used to continue a 40-year tradition by building a series of floral planters and establishing native pollinator trees in local parks, enhancing local green spaces. Photo supplied

Southam in Bloom gets £10k funding boost to enhance public spaces around the tow...

The first tunnelling breakthrough on Europe’s largest infrastructure project has been completed under Long Itchington Wood.
The first tunnelling breakthrough on Europe’s largest infrastructure project has been completed under Long Itchington Wood.

Watch the moment when the first tunnelling breakthrough for HS2 was completed un...

The site where the Oakley Grove School will be built. Photo supplied
The site where the Oakley Grove School will be built. Photo supplied

Calls made for a review into the escalating costs of a delayed new school near W...

Trees, such as this one over the A425 Southam Road at Ufton, will soon be cut back so HS2 can move its muge tunnel boring machine along the road so it can recommence drilling under Long Itchington Wood. Photo courtesy of Google Maps.
Trees, such as this one over the A425 Southam Road at Ufton, will soon be cut back so HS2 can move its muge tunnel boring machine along the road so it can recommence drilling under Long Itchington Wood. Photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Concerns raised over HS2’s plans for ‘minor pruning’ in village near Leamington ...

Cubbington Parish Council's deputy chairman David Saul and chairman Ian Hodges at the new play area at the Recreation Ground in Broadway, Cubbington.
Cubbington Parish Council's deputy chairman David Saul and chairman Ian Hodges at the new play area at the Recreation Ground in Broadway, Cubbington.

Photos: 'vision' for Cubbington park is nearly complete

A string of road safety features totalling around £125,000 are to be introduced in Southam with the money coming from HS2.
A string of road safety features totalling around £125,000 are to be introduced in Southam with the money coming from HS2.

Here's how some of the HS2 money will be spent in and around Southam, Leamington...

Cathy Elliott, independent Chair of HS2's local area funds, with Councillor Brian Follett, marking the installation of an outdoor gym for Radford Semele following a £30,000 award from HS2’s Community and Environment Fund. Credit: HS2 Ltd
Cathy Elliott, independent Chair of HS2's local area funds, with Councillor Brian Follett, marking the installation of an outdoor gym for Radford Semele following a £30,000 award from HS2’s Community and Environment Fund. Credit: HS2 Ltd

Ad Feature How HS2 is supporting communities and nature

A HGV driving past Mark Hancock's house in Long Itchington Road, Hunningham.
A HGV driving past Mark Hancock's house in Long Itchington Road, Hunningham.

Hunningham man is handing out compensation claims leaflets to drivers outside hi...

The Talisman Theatre Company logo.
The Talisman Theatre Company logo.

Kenilworth theatre plans to upgrade its premises thanks to a £75,000 grant

Visualisation of Kenilworth Greenway.
Visualisation of Kenilworth Greenway.

HS2 publishes landscape plans for Burton Green Tunnel and Kenilworth Greenway

Car park operator Saba has announced that due to HS2 works the station car park will be closed from Friday, February 18, until Sunday, February 27.
Car park operator Saba has announced that due to HS2 works the station car park will be closed from Friday, February 18, until Sunday, February 27.

HS2 work will see temporary closure of Coleshill station car park

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HS2.

Road in Southam will be closed for about two weeks due to HS2 works despite coun...

Members of North Warwickshire Borough Council’s planning board voted in favour of the plans at their meeting this week and the final decision will now be taken by the Secretary of State due to the scale of the proposed operation.
Members of North Warwickshire Borough Council’s planning board voted in favour of the plans at their meeting this week and the final decision will now be taken by the Secretary of State due to the scale of the proposed operation.

Power storage site between Hams Hall and Lea Marston will help tackle soaring en...

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HS2.

Six days of lane closures on main road in Kenilworth due to HS2 works next week

Highways England has issued advice to motorists heading off during the Christmas period
Highways England has issued advice to motorists heading off during the Christmas period

Motorists warned of M42 complete closure for a week over the Christmas period fo...

HS2 CEO Mark Thurston starts the TBM at Long Itchington Wood.
HS2 CEO Mark Thurston starts the TBM at Long Itchington Wood.

HS2 tunneling starts at Long Itchington Wood near Leamington

Residents living near the HS2 line around Southam and Long Itchington have been warned they could encounter issues with noise and vibration when round the clock construction work starts.
Residents living near the HS2 line around Southam and Long Itchington have been warned they could encounter issues with noise and vibration when round the clock construction work starts.

South Warwickshire residents living near HS2 line warned they could encounter no...

The Red Rebels pay their respects to the ancient oak trees that were knocked down last week. Photo by David Hastings of dh Photo.
The Red Rebels pay their respects to the ancient oak trees that were knocked down last week. Photo by David Hastings of dh Photo.

A 'corpse' surrounded by mourners all in black, accompanied by a death march, wi...

John Ellis (Owner) and Lotte Ellis (Farm Shop Manager) at Hilltop Farm with the sign they will be putting out in the road while the HS2 works take place.
John Ellis (Owner) and Lotte Ellis (Farm Shop Manager) at Hilltop Farm with the sign they will be putting out in the road while the HS2 works take place.

'We're still open for business despite HS2 road closures' - countryside restaura...

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HS2.

Parts of Fosse Way near Leamington to be closed for a total of six weeks due to ...

Sam Khan's car after he had driven through the pothole in the Welsh Road between Leamington and Southam in February.
Sam Khan's car after he had driven through the pothole in the Welsh Road between Leamington and Southam in February.

"I won't let this go": Leamington man's nine-month fight for compensation after ...

Balsall Common Primary School pupils enjoying the school's new play area.
Balsall Common Primary School pupils enjoying the school's new play area.

New play area for primary school near Kenilworth

Stop HS2 campaigners with the White Elephant mascot outside Leamington Town Hall. Photo by Juliet Carter.
Stop HS2 campaigners with the White Elephant mascot outside Leamington Town Hall. Photo by Juliet Carter.

Stop HS2 campaigners protest across Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth - calling...