Budget deficit over £300K forecast for Merthyr school transport services
A budget deficit of more than £300,000 is being forecast for Merthyr Tydfil’s mainstream school transport service, mainly due to extra costs associated with the A465 works. A report to the council’s cabinet shows a deficit of £308,000 is projected…
Rooftop pursuit over Pontypool led to arrest of Cannabis growers
A ROOFTOP pursuit may sound like something from a television crime drama but that was the real-life scene on an otherwise quiet Valentine’s Day in Pontypool. “We were having lunch and watching it from a second floor coffee shop when…
Investment in Wrexham bus services led to increase in passengers, new figures have shown
AN investment of £200,000 to improve bus services in Wrexham has led to an increase in passengers, new figures have shown. Wrexham Council’s executive board agreed funding last year to provide more bus services during evenings and Sunday. The scheme…
David Simpson steps down as leader of Pembrokeshire Council
Pembrokeshire County Council leader of seven years David Simpson, who officially stepped down on Friday, has been praised for leading the county with “skill, dignity and openness”. Cllr Simpson, leader since May 2017, recently announced he would not seek re-election…
New secondary school in Cardiff approved
Plans for a “desperately needed” replacement secondary school in Cardiff have been given the go ahead. Cardiff Council’s planning committee voted unanimously today in favour of approving plans for the new Willows High School, which will be built on land…
National week of action to tackle knife crime commences
This week North Wales Police will once again be joining police forces up and down the country to support ‘Operation Sceptre’ – a week-long national campaign aimed at tackling knife crime. Coordinated by the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) Operation…
Over 1,000 young people in Ceredigion benefit from Welsh Gov Small Grants Scheme
Over 1,000 young people in Ceredigion have benefitted from Welsh Government’s Small Grants Scheme, which is aimed at enhancing Welsh-Medium Youth Work opportunities for young people aged between 11 and 25. In September 2021, the Wales Interim Youth Work…
Individuals and teams from Hywel Dda recognised in shortlist for Moondance Cancer Awards
Individuals and teams from Hywel Dda University Health Board have been recognised in the shortlist for the Moondance Cancer Awards for their achievements and innovations in cancer services. The Moondance Cancer Awards aim to celebrate and spotlight individuals and teams…
Six new sites recognised as National Forests in Wales
There are now more than 100 National Forest sites in Wales. Six new sites were named this week by Climate Change and Rural Affairs Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies on a visit to meet woodland volunteers at a site in Coed y…
Wales becomes first UK nation to launch in the Metaverse
Wales has become the first UK nation to launch in the metaverse, giving virtual visitors from across the world a taste of what they can discover there for real. The immersive experience has been created by Visit Wales to inspire…