Carmarthen butcher Matthew is cut above after life-changing TV show
AN overweight butcher who survived two “near death” scares has opened a new shop and won a major award after taking part in a life-changing TV show. Matthew Rees, 46, from Carmarthen, was one of the stars of the FFIT…
“Unsustainable Welsh Government budget will have serious long-term impact on Wales” says Plaid Cymru
The Welsh Government’s draft budget is “unsustainable” and will have a “serious long-term impact” on Wales, Plaid Cymru have said. The Welsh Government published their draft budget for 2024-25 today in a written statement. Plaid Cymru Leader Rhun ap…
Welsh Antarctic explorer celebrates cool birthday at bottom of world
Former Royal Marines Commando and hard-core adventurer Dave Thomas from Seven Sisters in South Wales has just celebrated his 68th birthday in the coolest possible way –in sub-zero temperatures having ski-ed already almost half-way to the geographic South Pole. Dave…
North Wales Transport Commission’s final report received by Welsh Government
We have now received the North Wales Transport Commission’s final report and recommendations, along with a separate report into improving the resilience of the Menai crossings. I extend our thanks to Lord Burns, the Commissioners, and the Welsh Government and…
CPT’s Cymru’s reaction to the £120m of support for bus services announced in the Draft Budget
The Welsh Government has today announced that it will protect revenue support for the nation’s bus network as part of its Draft Budget announcement, ensuring that more than £120m of support will be invested in bus services in 2024/25. Responding…
MSs criticise UK Government after recalling representative from COP28 for Rwanda Bill
MSs criticised the “farcical and chaotic’ UK Government after its representative returned home from COP28, leaving Wales with no voice at the crunch climate change talks. Julie James told the Senedd that Graham Stuart was ordered by No 10 to…
Cuts Cuts Cuts in Wales as the Welsh Government grapples with the toughest budget decisions since the dawn of devolution
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Public services in Wales face swingeing cuts as the Welsh Government grapples with the toughest budget decisions since the dawn of devolution. Welsh ministers have announced additional funding for the NHS, schools and social…
Consultation to improve and modernise animal welfare now open
A CONSULTATION where people in Wales can help to shape proposals to modernise and improve animal welfare is now open. The consultation is the first step in a process to create a national model for Wales, which would regulate standards…
Detectives name man who died in incident in Treforest, Pontypridd
The person who died following an assault in a property on Princess Street, Treforest, on Sunday, 17th December, can now be named as 30-year-old Daniel Rae. Detective Superintendent Mark O’Shea who is leading the investigation said: “Our thoughts continue to…
‘Sometimes I fear I’ll never truly escape him’ Domestic abuse victims explains the difficulty of leaving an abusive partner
A WOMAN who suffered years of emotional control and physical assaults at the hands of her partner has opened up about the difficulty of leaving an abusive relationship. While it can be easy for those on the outside to ask…