Rehousing Welsh Government in new building could be part of ‘Bay 2032’ project
A NEW Senedd office could be built in Cardiff Bay to house MSs and staff when the lease on the current Tŷ Hywel building expires in 2032. Four options are thought to be on the table as part of the…
Two men ordered to pay pack money earned from illicit drug crimes
TWO men involved in conspiracy to supply and produce cannabis have been ordered to give up money they earned from their crimes under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Back in November 2022, officers searched an address in Porth after…
Maintenance work to disrupt journeys for rugby fans attending England V Wales match in Twickenham
Maintenance work will affect journeys for rugby fans heading to Twickenham from Wales and the south-west on Saturday. The line between Reading and Bracknell will be closed from Saturday 10 to Sunday 18 February, meaning supporters will need to amend…
Wales faces housing crisis pushing families into total despair
WALES faces a housing crisis that is pushing families into absolute despair and leaving children traumatised, the Senedd heard. Janet Finch-Saunders led a Conservative debate, warning that only 5,787 new homes were completed in 2022-23 – one of the lowest…
Narrow rejection to declare health emergency in Wales following motion from Plaid Cymru
THE Welsh Parliament narrowly rejected calls to declare a health emergency due to the “existential threat” facing the NHS. With the vote deadlocked at 26-26, Elin Jones – the Senedd’s speaker or Llywydd – used her casting vote against the…
Osprey Charging establishes public rapid-charging in Cardiff
OSPREY Charging, the UK’s leading and fastest-growing EV rapid-charging network, has increased access to public charging in Cardiff with three high-powered EV chargers installed at the Aubrey Arms in Bonvilston, supporting local residents, businesses and visitors with reliable EV infrastructure….
Residents of Mid Wales encouraged to take part in survey for local area energy planning
LOCAL area energy planning (LAEP) is taking place across the whole of Wales right now to understand everyone’s energy and transport use now and for the future. To aid the planning, a public engagement energy survey is now live and…
GWR powers forward with innovative FastCharge battery train trials
INNOVATION led by Great Western Railway could transform the UK’s railway as it powers forward with a FastCharge battery trial designed to help future decarbonisation of branch line services. The FastCharge technology, which has been rigorously developed by specialist engineers…
Lack of opportunities for young people living in Rural Wales says Liberal Democrats
TODAY (7th February 2024) in the Senedd, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have raised concerns over the lack of opportunities being made available to young people living in rural Wales. A recent survey from Aberystwyth University found that four in ten…
Badly matted and unwell dog found abandoned in Bridgend
RSPCA Cymru has launched an appeal for information after a badly matted and poorly dog was found abandoned in Bridgend. The Shih Tzu type dog who is around 10 years old was found on 24 January in the Coytrahen…