Electoral Commission: Guidance and key dates for registering to vote in elections on 7 May

The Electoral Commission has published key dates for voters ahead of the UK-wide elections on 7 May.

Please go to Key dates for voters in 2026 | Electoral Commission, where information for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland can be selected. Deadlines start from 20 Apr 2026.

There is also information available for the Armed Forces and their spouses/partners on registering to vote at Voting as a member of the armed forces | Electoral Commission and also on Gov.uk at: Register to vote (armed forces) - GOV.UK. These webpages include options to vote by proxy or post.

BFBS’ Award-Winning Sitrep Podcast Live from Munich Security Conference

BFBS Sitrep: Live from the Munich Security Conference

BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) has broadcast a special edition of its flagship Sitrep podcast from the Munich Security Conference 2026, marking the organisation’s first-ever presence at the world’s leading global security forum.

Titled BFBS Sitrep: Live from the Munich Security Conference, the episode was recorded during the event and released on Sunday 15 February, bringing expert analysis and discussion to audiences across global BFBS Forces News’ platforms.

The exclusive episode features Forces News reporter Simon Newton in conversation with former Director of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and Sitrep defence analyst, Professor Mike Clarke, alongside General Ben Hodges, former Commanding General US Army Europe and Oana Lungescu who spent 13 years at the heart of NATO as its longest serving spokesperson, examining the UK’s announcement that it will send a Naval fleet to the Arctic, exploring whether the words of support for Ukraine are matched by action, and breaking down the fragile state of defence relations between Europe and the US from Munich.

Recorded at one of the most influential international security gatherings in the world, this in-depth episode of Sitrep offers expert insight and context on what may be a turning point for European defence independence, emerging from the forum.

The episode is live now on Forces News YouTube and BFBS Radio Sitrep.

For general updates, follow BFBS Forces News on Facebook, Instagram and X.

Catterick: Business Start - Up Programme 14th - 16th Apr

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Kent & Medway: Digital Support Sessions

We are here to help! Why not sign up to one of our support sessions today at digitalkent.uk or phone us on 03000 410 950

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council Events for 2026

 

From festivals and fairs to fireworks and family fun, Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council bring you another packed year of events across the Borough.

For more details please click here

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Leuchars: Blair Drummond Safari Park Tickets for Leuchars Station personnel

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The Welfare team have a small number of tickets priced at £15 per adult and £10 per child, for further information or to purchase please contact Marie-Anne in the Welfare office.

🐒🐆Blair Drummond Safari Park is currently closed and re-opens in March

🐧🐫Blair Drummond Safari Park: Top Family Attraction in Scotland

🐘🐅Set out on safari, brave the dinosaur forest, fly by our bird-of-prey display or swing like a monkey in our giant adventure playground. Located just outside of Stirling, we’re one of Scotland’s top visitor attractions, offering a jam-packed family day out with something for everyone to enjoy. Whatever you choose to do first, just make sure you leave enough time for it all!

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Aldershot : (S.L.A.M) Sweat Like a Mother Classes Every Mon, Wed, and Fri 0930hrs Pre and Post Natal exercise classes

 

We are inside October - March at the Princes Hall, Aldershot, then outside at the Wellington Statue,  Aldershot, April - September.

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Scotland: What is the SCQF - a guide for parents and carers

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Hereford: Young Nature Rangers 16 - 25 year olds

 Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Aldershot: Rushmoor Borough Council West End Centre Youth Club Tues 1730hrs - 2000hrs

 

Do you know young people aged 11-16 who want somewhere to hang out? A youth club is now open at The West End Centre, every Tuesday 5.30-8pm where local young people are welcome to come along to hang out, play games, get something to eat and tell us the kind of youth club they want so they have a voice in the project’s future.

A short membership form is needed for young people to attend – this can be filled out online here https://forms.office.com/e/ZQq7v9T0qe or when they come in-person.

This is a partnership project by Rushmoor Borough Council and The West End Centre – if you would like more info or promotional materials, please email jamie.beaton@rushmoor.gov.uk

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