TfW announces contract for Richard Bros to operate T5 TrawsCymru service
Transport for Wales is delighted to announce that Richards Bros has been awarded the contract to operate the T5 TrawsCymru service, connecting key communities across West Wales. The new contract will be introduced in two phases, bringing a range of…
Dyfed-Powys Police demonstrates its commitment to domestic violence after detaining violent criminal within 30 minutes of victim’s 999 call
The courageous actions of a domestic abuse victim enabled officers to locate and arrest her violent ex-partner just 30 minutes after he unlawfully showed up at her home. Bobby England, aged 34, of Llangunnor, Carmarthen, breached a restraining order when…
First Minister fails to declare interest on money received as a member of a Trade Union
Wales’ first minister Eluned Morgan failed to declare an interest as a member of a trade union from which she received £3,500, the Senedd’s standards commissioner found. Baroness Morgan was found to have breached a rule by failing to…
Two teens charged with murder of Kamran Aman in Barry
Two teenagers have been charged with the murder of Kamran Aman in Barry. The boys, aged 16 and 17, from Llantwit Major, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have both been charged with murder. They are due to appear…
Senedd set to sign off on £1.30-a-night tourism levy
The Senedd debated dozens of final changes to plans for a £1.30-a-night tourism levy, with the tax set to get the go-ahead in a key vote next week. Senedd members voted on amendments to the tourism tax bill which would see…
Ambitious new law ‘lacks teeth and funding’
An ambitious law aimed at ensuring future generations in Wales have at least the same quality of life as today lacks teeth and has a laughable budget, a committee heard. The Senedd’s equality committee took evidence as part of…
Celtic Travel awarded contract to deliver T4 service between Merthyr and Newtown from September
Mid Wales-based bus operator Celtic Travel has been awarded a contract to deliver the TrawsCymru T4 service between Merthyr and Newtown from September. The popular route has been operating for 14 years and is well used by commuters, students, residents,…
‘Caring’ and ‘thoughtful’ 72-year-old passes away in Hospital following serious collision in Grangetown
The 72-year-old cyclist who was hospitalised following a serious collision on Dunleavy Drive, Grangetown, on May 17 (2025), sadly died in hospital on Friday, June 20. The cyclist’s name is Brad Craven and his family have paid tribute to him:…
University cuts ‘affecting student mental health’
Students called for an overhaul to make Welsh universities more financially sustainable amid concerns about the uncertainty of sweeping cuts impacting on mental health. Deio Owen, president of the National Union of Students (NUS) Cymru, warned students’ mental health…
Trade Union warns at least one University in Wales could collapse due to cuts and funding shortfall
There is a real danger a university in Wales could collapse next year, a trade union warned. Dan Beard, who chairs Unison Cymru’s higher education forum, told the Senedd’s education committee: “Without change, we will see universities collapsing or…