Tata job losses a hammer blow to Llanelli
Responding to the news that TATA plans to go ahead with potential 3,000 job losses in Wales, Plaid Cymru members for South Wales West Luke Fletcher and Sioned Williams said, “Tata’s decision to push ahead with potentially 3,000 job losses…
Recycling rates in Gwent break through crucial 70 per cent barrier for the first time
COUNCIL chiefs are pleased that recycling rates have broken through the crucial 70 per cent barrier in Blaenau Gwent for the first time. The news was shared with councillors at a meeting of Blaenau County Borough Council’s Place scrutiny meeting…
Near 25% cut in apprenticeships could cost Welsh economy over £400m in the long term
A “devastating” near-25% cut in apprenticeship funding could cost the Welsh economy more than £400m over the long term, the Senedd heard. Luke Fletcher said the proposed cuts to apprenticeships are the biggest since devolution began, warning that it risks…
Welsh Lib Dems says status quo fails to serve Wales’s best interests
The Welsh Lib Dems have issued the following statement in relation to the findings of the cross-party commission. Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, Jane Dodds MS said: “The Commission is right in its findings that the status quo isn’t…
Major road works and lane closures set to begin on A55 and Warren Interchange
The Welsh Government has issued the following advise to motorists intending to travel on the A55 road: Motorists are advised to plan ahead before they travel as major road works and lane closures are set to begin on the A55…
Macmillan Cancer Support comments on latest figures of cancer waiting times in Wales
MACMILLAN has issued the following comments in response to the latest figures of cancer waiting times in Wales: “Once again performance on cancer treatment waiting times in Wales continues to worsen and fall woefully short of where people with cancer…
Pembrokeshire school children invited to make pancakes at county showground ahead of Pancake Day
SCHOOL children from across Pembrokeshire are invited to make pancakes ahead of Pancake Day next month by Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society on the County Showground to learn how the ingredients are produced locally. During the event, which will be suitable for…
Welsh Lib Dems call for more green job apprenticeships
THIS week in the Senedd, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have called for more green job apprenticeships. Commenting, the leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats Jane Dodds MS said: “We here in Wales are blessed with a wealth of resources when…
Welsh Lib Dems raise concerns over escalating school deficit dilemma
THIS week in the Senedd, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have raised concerns over the escalating school deficit dilemma. As of November, last year, 26 schools in Powys were running at a deficit. Whilst across Wales the total financial deficit totalled…
Palestine demonstration will stage ‘Mock Funeral’ in Haverfordwest
PRO-Palestine demonstration will stage a ‘Mock Funeral’ in Haverfordwest this Saturday at 2pm on Castle Square. Protestors said that Stephen Crabb MP is “feeling the heat” as local pressure mounts for him to withdraw his support for Israel’s genocidal war…