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The search is on to find the best photography of the British landscape and that of the rail network. Entries are now open for the Take a view - Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards 2013, which celebrates imagery of the best sights the country has to offer.

Residents will be able to find out about work to build a new stretch of track that will help to take more freight off the roads and onto rail.

There are around 240 places available on the national 2013 Network Rail advanced apprenticeship scheme, with 13 roles in the Anglia route in Ipswich, Romford, Ely and east London. Network Rail wants educators and young people alike to realise the future career opportunities that an apprenticeship can bring, including a university education at work.

Six men whose attacks on railway and communications cable across Hertfordshire, Essex, Leicestershire, Buckingham and London cost almost £715,000 have been jailed.

• Network Rail sets out biggest investment in infrastructure since the Victorian era
• £2.2bn investment in the east of England to maintain and renew railway to boost capacity and deliver a more reliable service for passengers