Fees and charges to rise above inflation in Pembrokeshire
By Bruce Sinclair Increasing discretionary fees and charges at above inflation rates – including entrance to Scolton Manor – could net cash-strapped Pembrokeshire nearly £50,000 a year, senior members of the council heard. At the March meeting of the council’s…
Former children’s home could house children seeking asylum in Newport City
A former children’s home could be used to house children seeking asylum, Newport City Council has confirmed. Cambridge House, on Stow Park Avenue, was closed in May 2021 because it no longer met council standards. Local authorities have a legal…
New data shows benefits of driving at 20mph as Wales prepares to lower default speed limit
Slower driving speeds, increased levels of walking and cycling and minimal impact on journey times are among the key findings of a new report carried out in areas of Wales trialling the new default 20mph speed limit. The interim monitoring…
Next Mayor of Wrexham still undecided after chaotic council meeting
THE next Mayor of Wrexham is still undecided after a chaotic bad-tempered full council meeting to decide the issue. Just before the meeting, current Deputy Mayor and preferred candidate for the role Brymbo Cllr Paul Rogers (Con) withdrew his candidacy…
Indy Locks scoop another award
Indy Locks is a business going from strength to strength. Owner Ben Murray is one of those people who goes the extra mile to ensure customers are satisfied. Don’t take our word for it. Ben has received a number of…
Behind the scenes at Swansea Arena
ON March 15 last year Lisa Mart and her sleep-deprived team were putting the chairs out for the first time in Swansea Arena ahead of a performance by comedian John Bishop. The brand new venue had held test events with…
King approves honour for Swansea nurse
A nurse so dedicated to helping others that she even gives up her spare time to do it has received a special honour. Morriston Hospital’s Katie Arnold has been admitted into the Order of St John for her work with…
New funding to support Wales’ business, economic and research links with EU regions
New funding to help maintain and strengthen Wales’ business, economic and research ties with European regions following the UK’s exit from the EU has been announced today by the Welsh Government. The Welsh Government’s Agile Cymru programme will support Welsh…
Mind the ‘AI gap’ – Children in the UK falling behind Europe in AI education
As AI tools dominate the news agenda, with the emergence of ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer) kicking off a race in the big tech sector, a new study has revealed that kids in the UK have already fallen behind the…
Enjoy historic adventures with Cadw this Easter
Cadw has announced an array of fun family events taking place at many of its historic sites this Easter bank holiday weekend (8–10 April 2023). From Easter egg hunts at medieval abbeys to knight combat displays at historic castles, there…