Senedd celebrates ‘best ever’ Eisteddfod
The Senedd celebrated the success of the “best ever” National Eisteddfod, with more than 186,000 people flocking to Pontypridd over the summer. Heledd Fychan, who represents South Wales Central, praised the “hugely successful” 2024 Eisteddfod which was held at…
New measures to reform local tax system in Wales become law
Measures to reform the local tax system in Wales, including non-domestic rates and council tax, have become law following the official sealing of the Local Government Finance (Wales) Act. The new legislation, which was passed by the Senedd in July,…
Jane Dodds MS calls on Eluned Morgan to lobby the Prime Minister to lift Two Child Benefit Cap
Mid and West Wales MS Jane Dodds has called on First Minister Eluned Morgan to lobby her Westminster counterpart Keir Starmer to lift the current two child benefit cap. Introduced in 2017, the cap limits parents from claiming a payment…
Two minutes to register as an organ donor could save lives
This Organ Donation Week, which runs from 23–29 September, will be the 30-year anniversary of the NHS Organ Donor Register. NHS Blood and Transplant and Hywel Dda University Health Board are calling on people to register their donation decision and…
Senedd members press officials on Cardiff Airport performance
Senedd members pressed officials about Cardiff Airport’s performance and the Welsh Government plans for a £206m taxpayer-funded subsidy. Natasha Asghar, a Conservative member of the Senedd’s public accounts committee, quizzed officials about the ten-year subsidy plan which was announced in July….
Serious sexual assault prompts investigation in Cardiff
Police in Cardiff are investigating a serious sexual assault which happened in Splott Park in the early hours of this morning (Sunday September 22). Police were called at around 3.25am after the victim, a 44-year-old woman, had alerted a member…
Proposed Overnight Closure of Prince Philip Hospital’s MIU
Closure of the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) in Prince Phillip Hospital (PPH) overnight (8pm to 8am), is being proposed for a six-month period by the Carmarthenshire Unscheduled Care Management team, due to a significant and continued lack of medical cover,…
Launching this October 2024 – A Ukulele group and Reimagine Choir for all levels welcome
Come along to the weekly Sing ‘N’ Strum Along Sessions in the town of Kidwelly and develop your Ukulele and vocal skills in a group of mixed levels beginners, Intermediate and advanced Sing ‘N’ Strum Along together in a fun…
First Minister accused of ‘Passing the buck’ on record-long NHS waiting lists
Opposition Senedd members accused Wales’ new first minister Eluned Morgan of passing the buck as latest statistics showed record-long waiting lists. Mabon ap Gwynfor pointed out that six Labour frontbenchers have held the health portfolio over the past 25…
Police make series of arrests following reports of incidents at HMP Parc
South Wales Police has this morning, Friday September 20, arrested four people on suspicion of assault and misconduct in public office following reports of a series of incidents at HMP Parc. Detective Chief Inspector Dean Taylor said: “We received concerns…