‘half-baked’ immigration crackdown could lead to catastrophic consequences for Care Homes and the NHS
Care homes will close and lives will be put at risk in West Wales as a result of the “half-baked” immigration crackdown on social care workers. That’s the warning from sector champions Care Forum Wales (CFW) who say the plan…
Students of Coleg Sir Gâr challenge mandatory enforcement of Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification
In Wales, a growing student-led movement is challenging the mandatory enforcement of the Welsh Baccalaureate, a qualification critics argue is being imposed under questionable funding practices that undermine educational choice and student wellbeing. Ioan Armstrong and Sam Bartlett who are…
Viral trainspotter Francis Bourgeois to attend Wales’ first Public Transport Summit
Author, trainspotter and social media star Francis Bourgeois will attend Wales’ First Public Transport Summit later this month. Taking place 22 and 23 May at Wrexham University, the Summit will bring together transport leaders and build collaborative momentum that’s needed…
Health chiefs face questions over digital delays
Senedd members scrutinised health chiefs about years-long delays to digital transformation of eye care, with some services still relying on paper records and fax machines. Peter Fox, the newly elected chair of the Senedd’s health committee, pressed witnesses about…
Cricket club “bowled over” by developer donation
West Wales’ largest housebuilder has donated £1,000 to a Carmarthenshire cricket club. Persimmon Homes West Wales made the donation to Clwb Criced Bronwydd as part of its Community Champions scheme, which sees £48,000 spent on good causes and much-valued organisations…
First minister leads tributes to ‘champion of women’s health’
Wales’ first minister led cross-party tributes in the Senedd to a passionate campaigner who fought to improve services for fellow cancer patients. Eluned Morgan paid tribute to Claire O’Shea, who died aged 42 from gynaecological cancer on Monday May…
Buyers sought for Caerphilly solar farm development rights
Cwm Ifor solar farm project is now open to buyers, as Caerphilly County Borough Council launches its sale to generate a capital receipt to support its wider ‘Place Shaping’ programme. Savills Earth Capital Advisory (SECA) is managing the sale on…
May rail timetable changes – 70% of all Transport for Wales services on new trains
Seventy percent of all Transport for Wales services will be operated on new trains following timetable changes this May. Brand new Class 756 tri-mode trains will also be introduced onto the Coryton and Penarth lines later this summer, further increasing…
Works begin on Caerphilly Leisure and Wellbeing Hub
Following a detailed pre-construction process, works are now underway on the new, £38 million Caerphilly Leisure and Wellbeing Hub. The new facility will be conveniently located close to the town’s public transport hub, providing improved accessibility for residents across the whole county borough. The development is transforming…
National Botanic Garden of Wales celebrates 25 years
The National Botanic Garden of Wales is set to celebrate a significant milestone this summer as it marks 25 years since opening to the public at the turn of the new millennium. Since welcoming its first visitors on May 24th…