Women with gynaecological cancers face gaslighting from medical sector and Welsh Gov, Senedd hears
Women with gynaecological cancers are facing gaslighting from the Welsh Government as well as the medical profession, the Senedd heard. Russell George led a debate on a health committee report on gynaecological cancer, entitled Unheard, which warned that women’s symptoms…
Major council tax shake-up pushed back to 2028
A major council tax shake-up will be pushed back until 2028, beyond the next Senedd election, Wales’ finance secretary announced. Rebecca Evans confirmed Welsh Government plans to redesign council tax, which were initially pencilled in for as early as April…
Vaping Awareness film launches in Ceredigion
A Vaping Awareness film has been launched in Ceredigion to raise awareness of the potential dangers and harms of vaping. Ceredigion County Council’s Community Youth Work and Prevention Team have worked in partnership with Dyfed-Powys Police Intact and Barod…
Welsh Water wins share of £40 million in latest round of Ofwat’s Innovation Fund to tackle environmental challenges
An innovative solution that could save Welsh Water two tonnes of carbon per year through transforming the management of organics during the treatment of drinking water, is one of the winners of a £40 million competition from Ofwat, the economic…
Concern over hospital handover delays
Ambulance crews are often only seeing one patient each shift, with up to 30,000 hours of emergency capacity lost every month to handover delays, a committee heard. The Senedd’s health committee quizzed representatives of the Welsh Ambulance Services University…
Hopes for economic boost as ARFOR fund reaches £2million milestone
Thirty innovative projects across north and west Wales have secured funding totalling over £2 million through the ARFOR Challenge Fund. The fund was set up to pilot new and innovative solutions to challenges that exist in the ARFOR area,…
Public libraries across Wales to benefit from digital platform investment
Public libraries will share a new efficient digital library platform which will make the service more consistent and improve access to books, e-books and other library services. Backed by over £900,000 from the Welsh Government, the shared platform will increase…
Around 400 Neath Port Talbot young people to compete at the National Urdd Eisteddfod 2024
After winning their way through regional competitions, around 400 school pupils from Neath Port Talbot are preparing to take part in the National Urdd Eisteddfod – Maldwyn 2024. One of Europe’s largest annual youth festivals, this year’s Urdd will be…
Carmarthenshire County Council to introduce framework to tackle empty properties in the county
Carmarthenshire County Council is reducing the number of empty properties within the county through the introduction of the Empty Properties Framework. Combining enforcement, the implementation of council tax premiums on empty properties and providing support to help owners bring…
Vaughan Gething sacks minister over alleged phone leaks
Vaughan Gething has sacked a member of his new cabinet over allegations she leaked mobile phone messages to the press, claims which she denies. Wales’ first minister announced that Hannah Blythyn, the minister for social partnership, will leave her Welsh…