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Family-owned Flannery invests in massive 22 million JCB fleet

17 JULY 2025

Family-owned Flannery Plant Hire has invested in a massive fleet of 220 new JCB machines in a deal worth more than £22 million.

Family-owned Flannery Plant Hire has invested in a massive fleet of 220 new JCB machines in a deal worth more than £22 million.

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Hundreds brave heat as JCB Lakeside 5 raises thousands for NSPCC

14 JULY 2025

Almost 450 runners braved soaring temperatures to compete in the annual JCB Lakeside 5 and Fun Run – raising £4,300 for charity.

Almost 450 runners braved soaring temperatures to compete in the annual JCB Lakeside 5 and Fun Run – raising £4,300 for charity.

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New JCB single drum soil compactor is a world first

10 JULY 2025

JCB is launching the VM118D single drum soil compactor, powered by the 55kW JCB 430 diesel engine. This EU Stage V compliant engine requires no Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to achieve the emissions standard, reducing cost and complexity for customers.

JCB is launching the VM118D single drum soil compactor, powered by the 55kW JCB 430 diesel engine. This EU Stage V compliant engine requires no Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to achieve the emissions standard, reducing cost and complexity for customers.

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JCB returns to PlantWorx

03 JULY 2025

JCB returns to PlantWorx with a bumper line-up of machines aimed at the civil engineering, housebuilding, highways and utilities sectors.

JCB returns to PlantWorx with a bumper line-up of machines aimed at the civil engineering, housebuilding, highways and utilities sectors.

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Teenager Finlay crowned UKs youngest qualified digger driver

02 JULY 2025

Schoolboy Finlay Gallagher has been crowned the UK’s youngest qualified digger driver – at the age of just 13.

Schoolboy Finlay Gallagher has been crowned the UK’s youngest qualified digger driver – at the age of just 13.

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Chancellors update on JCB's hydrogen technology

27 JUNE 2025

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP was given a detailed update on JCB’s £100 million investment into hydrogen engines and hydrogen-powered equipment during a visit to JCB’s Headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire yesterday (June 26th).

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP was given a detailed update on JCB’s £100 million investment into hydrogen engines and hydrogen-powered equipment during a visit to JCB’s Headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire yesterday (June 26th).

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Derbyshire cricket club bowled over with funds for new pitch

24 JUNE 2025

A growing cricket club has been bowled over by a £2,000 donation from JCB to help pay for a new all-weather pitch.

A growing cricket club has been bowled over by a £2,000 donation from JCB to help pay for a new all-weather pitch.

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Royal reveal for JCB's innovative hydrogen engine

23 JUNE 2025

HRH The Princess Royal was given an insight into JCB’s innovative hydrogen technology when she visited a special zone at the Royal Highland Show highlighting net zero innovations.

HRH The Princess Royal was given an insight into JCB’s innovative hydrogen technology when she visited a special zone at the Royal Highland Show highlighting net zero innovations.

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JCB hydrogen engine to debut at the Royal Highland Show

05 JUNE 2025

JCB’s pioneering hydrogen fuelled engine will be on public display for the first time at a UK agricultural event during the Royal Highland Show, Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 June at Ingliston, Edinburgh.

JCB’s pioneering hydrogen fuelled engine will be on public display for the first time at a UK agricultural event during the Royal Highland Show, Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 June at Ingliston, Edinburgh.

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JCB serves up life-saving support for Staffordshire tennis teams

03 JUNE 2025

Staffordshire tennis clubs are to benefit from life-saving training after digger giant JCB served up a £500 donation to support an ongoing first aid programme.

Staffordshire tennis clubs are to benefit from life-saving training after digger giant JCB served up a £500 donation to support an ongoing first aid programme.