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Successor to British Rail will be located in Birmingham, Crewe, Derby, Doncaster, Newcastle-upon-Tyne or York

Birmingham, Crewe, Derby, Doncaster, Newcastle and York have survived after an initial 42 towns and cities bid to have the HQ

"The jobs, work opportunities and investment from GBR’s new HQ could be critical in helping us address the key disparities that we have"

Bolton, Heywood and a mysterious Greater Manchester bid are among the 42 hopefuls trying to make the most of their rail heritage

The disgreement arose after plans were revealed for Bolton Council to bid to house a national railway centre in the town centre

Ministers are looking for places with ‘a rich railway heritage, strong links to the national network and public support for the selected location’.

A shortlist is expected to be announced in May and a decision made in the summer

Shares of New Concept Energy (GBR) have gained nearly 50% in price so far this year, thanks to surging oil and gas prices. However, considering the company’s bleak financials and lean profit margins, will its stock be able to maintain its momentum in the near term? Continue reading.

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