Calls for independent Senedd harassment complaints process
Witnesses called for a fully independent process to deal with bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct by Senedd members amid concerns about politics trumping fairness. Jane Runeckles, of the FDA trade union – which primarily represents civil service managers –…
Ban on Single Use Vapes comes into force across the UK
This week, a nationwide ban on single use vapes has come into force in a bid to reduce the environmental harm caused by their production and incorrect disposal. Keep Wales Tidy estimates that over just one year, 360,000 single-use vapes…
Police to crack down on off-road biking and e-Scooter related anti-social behaviour
Welsh communities affected by off-road biking and intimidating street racing are set to benefit from new police powers to crack down on anti-social behaviour and deliver safer streets through the Plan for Change. Perpetrators of anti-social driving face having their…
Return of fully operational paediatric service to Bronglais Hospital
Hywel Dda University Health Board has approved the return of a fully operational paediatric service at Bronglais Hospital. The return of children’s services comes following the recruitment of new nursing staff that means the unit is now fully staffed. In…
Cardiff mana convicted of James Brorgan murder
Georgie Tanetta, 20, was convicted of the murder of James Brogan (pictured) at Newport Crown Court earlier today (May 29). A jury found him guilty following a trial and he will be sentenced on June 27. James Brogan died after…
Tributes paid to ‘much loved’ Cllr Gary Robert Jones
Politicians Pay Tribute to Llangennech County Councillor who Passed away Following Battle with Cancer Politicians including Llanelli MP Dame Nia Griffith have paid tribute to Llangennech County Councillor Gary Jones who passed away on Tuesday 2th May after a battle…
Planners lift restriction to allow all year use of caravan site near Lake Vyrnwy
STATIC caravan owners who regularly visit a site near Lake Vyrnwy will not have to stay away for large chunks of the year from now on. This is because Powys county planners have agreed to remove restrictions dating from the…
Staffing and recruitment issues cause delays to Bridgend’s grass cutting service
Members of Bridgend council have been updated on issues with the recruitment of seasonal staff which has led to delays in grass-cutting across the county borough . The update came as part of an all-member briefing from the council’s cabinet…
Corey Gauci sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Colin Richards
Corey Gauci went on the run after murdering dad-of-seven Colin Richards in Ely, Cardiff. After a three-week manhunt involving several other police forces, Gauci and accomplice James O’Driscoll were arrested in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. On Friday, May 23, Gauci was sentenced…
Plaid Cymru demands end to ‘shameful’ pensions justice
Senedd members called out the “shameful”, long-standing pensions injustice faced by thousands of women born in the 1950s, coal miners, and steelworkers. Plaid Cymru’s Heledd Fychan backed the 1950s Women of Wales group’s campaign for justice for women affected…