TRAIN company First TransPennine Express (FTPE) has teamed up with the Forestry Commission to donate £40,000 to tree and woodland conservation projects.

Community groups, charities, allotment associations, schools and other individuals who allow open access to their land are invited to apply for a grant of up to £3,000 for environmental projects.

The application deadline is October 17 – see www.tpexpress.co.uk/about-ftpe/overview/community-and-environment.