Welsh Government issue written statement on Publication of Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) financial budget ceiling for 2024 and BPS 2023 balance payments
Welsh Government have issued a Written Statement on the Publication of Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) financial budget ceiling for 2024 and BPS 2023 balance payments. The statement by Lesley Griffiths MS, Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd…
NHS and frontline council services at the heart of 2024-25 draft Budget
THE NHS and frontline council services, including schools and social care, will be at the heart of the Welsh Government’s 2024-25 draft Budget, which will be published later today [Tuesday 19 December]. The draft Budget has been developed amidst the…
Welsh Lib Dems react to Welsh Gov budget for upcoming year
TODAY (19th December) the Welsh Liberal Democrats have given their reaction to the recently announced Welsh Government budget for the upcoming financial year. The party have raised concerns over rural Wales being left out of the budget. Whilst the Welsh…
Nursing graduate dedicates her remarkable achievement to late sister
AN inspiring nursing student has graduated from Swansea University, dedicating this remarkable achievement to her late sister, who, in the weeks before she tragically passed away, penned a heartfelt congratulatory card. Catherine Jones, 32, from Pembroke, was in the first…
Man disqualified from keeping animals for 10 years after dog found in emaciated condition
A MERTHYR Tydfil man has been disqualified from keeping all animals for 10 years after his dog was found to be in an emaciated condition. Kristopher Daniel Morgan (d.o.b 02/10/1987) of Brewery Court, Merthyr Tydfil, appeared at Merthyr Magistrate’s Court…
XL Bully owners urged to prepare for ban as time runs out
THE Government has stated it will be a requirement for an XL Bully to be muzzled and on a lead when in a public place from 31 December this year and it will be against the law after this date…
Plaid Cymru responds to news of junior doctors strike
Responding to the news that junior doctors in Wales have voted overwhelmingly to strike, Plaid Cymru spokesperson for Health and Social Care, Mabon ap Gwynfor MS, said: “JUNIOR doctors have seen their pay eroded continuously and their pay is nearly…
Scam awareness is crucial over Christmas period
Tis’ the season of giving, but don’t give scammers an early Christmas present. Christmas is a time when it’s so easy to get distracted – presents to buy, family and friends to feed. With so much going on, it’s easy…
Concerns raised over ‘harmful existence’ of online misogyny
TODAY, the leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats Jane Dodds MS has talked about the “harmful existence” of online misogyny, whilst also sharing some of her own experiences. This follows comments made by the outgoing First Minister Mark Drakeford, who…
‘Travel early’ warns Great Western Railway, as engineering work will affect Christmas trains
THOSE hoping for a late Christmas getaway are being warned to travel earlier by Great Western Railway. Planned engineering work means no trains will run between London Paddington and Reading on Sunday 24 and Wednesday 27 December; and reservations for…