Education Secretary tTells Senedd to ‘Move on’ From Poor PISA Results
Wales’ education secretary has dismissed the Conservatives’ focus on the nation’s poor 2022 PISA scores, telling the Senedd it was “time to move on” from the worst-ever results. Lynne Neagle accepted Wales needs to do better in the worldwide study…
Greyhound Racing Industry Fires Back at Plans to Ban Sport in Wales
The greyhound racing industry has hit back at plans to ban the sport in Wales, claiming data shows deaths have “more than halved” and injuries saw a “significant drop” last year. Mark Bird, chief executive of the Greyhound Board of…
Plaid Cymru Win Caerphilly by-election as Labour Lose Historic Stronghold
Plaid Cymru has won the Caerphilly Senedd by-election, taking the seat from Labour in what Plaid described as a major victory ahead of next year’s Welsh Parliament elections. Lindsay Whittle, the Plaid Cymru candidate and former Assembly Member, defeated Reform…
Members of Senedd Call for Lifelong Blue Badges in Wales for People with Permanent Disabilities
Senedd members have called for lifelong blue badges for people with permanent conditions, labelling the current renewal system as unfair, stressful and potentially discriminatory. Carolyn Thomas, the Labour Senedd member for North Wales, expressed concerns about people being forced to…
Senedd Hears Calls to Protect Bronglais Stroke Unit Amid Fears of Downgrade
Politicians have debated calls to safeguard full stroke services at Bronglais Hospital after more than 17,000 people signed one of the biggest petitions in the Senedd’s 26-year history. Campaigners urged the Senedd and Welsh Government to intervene immediately to protect…
Llanelli Businesses invited to take part in Annual Christmas Window Competition
The festive season is nearly here, and Llanelli is ready to shine. The Llanelli Chamber of Trade and Commerce is once again inviting local businesses to take part in its beloved Annual Christmas Window Competition, encouraging traders to dress their shopfronts in…
Carmarthen Town Square Set for Landscape Overhaul Under Latest Council Plans
Trees, shrubs, pergolas and benches feature in the latest plans to revamp a square in Carmarthen. Paths with different types of paving would also take shape in the area off Jackson’s Lane if Carmarthenshire Council’s proposals are given planning approval….
Overall School Attendance in Carmarthenshire remains lowest in Wales
Overall school attendance in Carmarthenshire remains the lowest in Wales, a council meeting heard. Across the county, provisional attendance rates in March 2025 were: 88% for secondary schools 92.7% for primary schools Although slightly below the Welsh average, a report…
Call for More Rail Investment in West Wales Includes Reopening Amman Valley Line
A call for more rail investment in west Wales, including the reopening of the Amman Valley Line, has received unanimous backing from Carmarthenshire councillors. They found common ground in a motion claiming that Wales is not receiving its fair share…
Welsh Gov Accused of Hypocrisy Over NHS Transparency Drive
The Welsh Government has been accused of hypocrisy over a new NHS transparency drive, with opposition Senedd members challenging ministers to lead by example. Jeremy Miles, Wales’ health secretary, unveiled plans to live stream public accountability meetings every year with…