British soldiers to use high-tech rifle sights in jobs boost for Wales
British soldiers are to receive high-tech new rifle sights, helping them to better track and shoot the enemy in dark conditions, under a new contract announced by the MOD today. The new contract will supply up to 10,000 high performance…
18 new sites given National Forest for Wales status
On Friday (16 November), the Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, announced a further 18 sites have been given National Forest for Wales status through the latest Status Scheme round. The National Forest…
‘Silly Rules’ initiative launched to help reduce barriers to better care
The Bevan Commission in partnership with Llais, and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) in the United States, today (18 November) launched the ‘Silly Rules‘ initiative aimed at identifying and reducing barriers to better care across health and social care…
Council launches festive foodbank appeal for Caerphilly
Caerphilly County Borough Council is appealing to residents, staff and local businesses for donations to support local foodbanks and communities this festive season. Foodbanks provide emergency food and support to families and individuals who find themselves in financial crisis. They…
Secretary for Health Jeremy Miles announces £50m to cut longest NHS waiting times in Wales
At the Labour Conference on Sunday (17 November), Secretary for Health and Social Care Jeremy Miles announced that a further £50m would be allocated to tackle the reduction of NHS waiting times in Wales. The Health Secretary said: “On 24…
Welsh Labour Announces Measures to Take Back Control of Buses
Cabinet Secretary for Transport Ken Skates announced the re-regulation of bus services across Wales to connect our communities. Speaking at the Welsh Labour Conference in Llandudno, the Cabinet Secretary said introducing the Bus Bill to the Senedd in March 2025…
Man charged with murder of 43-year-old James Brogan
South Wales Police can confirm that a man has been charged with the murder of 43-year-old James Brogan from St.Mellons. Georgie Tannetta,20 from Trowbridge has been charged with murder and being in possession of an offensive weapon James Brogan, died…
Palestine Activists allege Dyfed Pension Fund holds investments in companies complicit with Gaza atrocities
Solidarity with Palestine Pembrokeshire has been active over the past 13 months in supporting Gaza and calling for a ceasefire. The group has alleged that Pembrokeshire County Council pensions are being used to fund the killing and maiming of innocent…
Police praise courage and strength of woman attacked in her home by stranger
Police have praised the courage and strength of a woman who was assaulted by a stranger in her own home as the ‘violent and dangerous’ offender is jailed for 20 years. The victim, who cannot be named for legal…
Rate of domestic violence in Wales ‘a national emergency’
Domestic violence against women and girls is the scourge of Wales and a national emergency, Senedd Members warned. Mabon ap Gwynfor said Welsh police reported more than 45,000 cases of domestic abuse in 2022/23 and almost 10,000 sexual offences…