Teenage engineer plays crucial role in £60m railway bridge replacement

A 17-year-old trainee engineer has been praised for the ‘vital role’ he played in a landmark railway bridge replacement project. Alex Nicholson is learning his trade at Carlisle-based Peacock Precision Services and was entrusted to work alongside his colleagues as they supported large national construction firms Kilnbridge and Skanska on demolishing and replacing a 137-metre-long […]

Moray sets out next steps for collapsed Spey Viaduct

Moray Council has set out the next steps for the Spey Viaduct after two of its western spans collapsed into the River Spey on 14 December 2025. The viaduct, a much loved local landmark forming part of the Moray Coastal Trail and National Cycle Network (NCN1), has been fully closed since the incident. While an […]

NMITE strengthens leadership with three high-profile Trustee appointments as growth accelerates

The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has appointed three new Trustees – Bill Jackson, Julian Drinkall and Natasha Rothbucher-Thomas – marking a significant milestone as the institution builds on a year of record growth and national recognition. The appointments come as NMITE continues to expand student numbers, launch new courses and develop […]