Delay to Warm Homes programme “Unforgivable” says Plaid Cymru
THE delaying of the Warm Homes programme until April 2024 is “unforgiveable” Plaid Cymru has said. First Minister Mark Drakeford confirmed this week (Tuesday 28 November) that the Welsh Govenrment energy efficiency scheme would not be up and running…
The Christmas Tree reducing traffic speed to 30mph
GLASFRYN residents turned on a Christmas tree decorated with 30mph signs last night and claimed traffic passing through the village is already slowing in response. Residents, children, and councillors took part in the event, enjoying Christmas carols and festive snacks,…
Plans for dual restaurant drive-thru in Newport rejected by city council
PLANS for new KFC and Starbucks drive-thru restaurants in Newport have been rejected by the city council. A majority of councillors agreed with planning officers’ recommendations to refuse the bid for the redevelopment of land off Albany Street, in the…
Successful First Winter Festival for Pwll
Pwll Carnival Committee organised its first Winter Festival in Pwll Pavilion car park on Friday 1st December 2023. This followed on from our first successful Summer Fete and Gala for over thirty years held on Saturday 24th June 2023 in…
Man charged with attempted murder following incident on Moy Road, Aberfan, Merthyr
Daniel Mihai Popescu, aged 28, from Merthyr has today, Wednesday 6th December, been charged with attempt murder following an incident on Moy Road, Aberfan, Merthyr, yesterday morning. He will appear at Merthyr Magistrates Court tomorrow morning, Thursday 7th December…
Pisa performance at lowest-ever level
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Wales’ performance in internationally recognised reading, maths and science tests has fallen to its lowest-ever level. Schools in Wales lag behind the rest of the UK in the latest Programme for International Student Assessment…
Leaky roof at National Museum puts staff on standby to move priceless works of art
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Staff are on standby to move priceless works of art due to the risk of rain damage from a leaky roof at the National Museum Cardiff, a committee heard. Jane Richardson, chief executive of…
Police investigate alleged assault at Pont Abraham roundabout
Police are investigating an incident which occurred sometime between 10am and 10.30am on Friday 1st December 2023 on the Pont Abraham roundabout in the westbound lane. A report has been received that a man, in a black Land Rover, exited…
MSs scrutinise representatives of the Arts Council of Wales about funding cuts
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter MSs scrutinised representatives of the Arts Council of Wales about funding cuts which put the future of National Theatre Wales at risk. Delyth Jewell, who chairs the Senedd’s culture committee, asked about the Arts…
A ‘shocking’ report into allegations of bullying within S4C needs to be a ‘turning point’ for the channel says Plaid Cymru. The report by Capital Law on the culture within S4C was published today. Plaid Cymru’s spokesperson on culture Heledd…