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Pre-2017 HS2 press releases are available on GOV.UK/HS2
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HS2 celebrates historic first tunnelling breakthrough
26 Jul 2022- Massive Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) in Warwickshire becomes first on the HS2 project to complete its full journey underground
- The first bore of the one-mile tunnel under Long Itchington Wood has been dug in seven months
- Massive Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) in Warwickshire becomes first on the HS2 project to complete its full journey underground
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HS2 reveals successful results of hydrogen generator trial
21 Jul 2022An HS2 construction site in London has held successful trials for two zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell-based electricity generators – cutting carbon and improving air quality for workers and the local community.
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Southam blooms thanks to 10k HS2 funding grant
20 Jul 2022- 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.
- The town of Southam is close to one of HS2’s largest construction sites in the West Midlands near Long Itchington Woods in Warwickshire.
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HS2 reveals first rural footbridge design
20 Jul 2022- New lightweight footbridge design for Bucks, Oxon and West Northants
- Download the full range of new design images
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HS2 invites local community to see the extraordinary history of Coleshill Manor
15 Jul 2022- UPDATED: HS2 is holding an event in Warwickshire as part of the Festival of Archaeology on 26th July
- HS2 archaeologists began excavating the previously unknown manor house in 2020
- Video and photography available
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HS2 takes to Wembley in search of new recruits
14 Jul 2022HS2’s construction partners have joined forces with Brent Council and the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation to help people living in West London access training and secure a job on HS2.