Animal welfare excellence shines bright in Wales for the RSPCA’s 200th year
This year – as the RSPCA celebrates its 200th anniversary – the scheme has reached new heights as Monmouthshire County Council and Shared Regulatory Services (Bridgend, Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Councils) have each received a platinum award. Running since…
National Grid Electricity Distribution empowers 27,000 children and young people with electrical safety education in South Wales
As the new school year begins, National Grid Electricity Distribution is reminding teachers and community leaders about the free educational resources and workshops they provide. In 2024, National Grid Electricity Distribution has already shared safety messages with nearly 27,000 children…
Council’s Welsh Language Support Team launch innovative ‘Pod Yr Ysgol’
Ceredigion County Council Education Department’s Welsh Language Support Team is proud to announce the launch of a new podcast series, “Pod Yr Ysgol,” designed specifically for the education workforce. This initiative comes in response to feedback from secondary education sector…
UK losing billions in revenue due to tax evasion among small businesses
The UK is losing billions of pounds a year in revenue due to tax evasion among small businesses, which can easily exploit weaknesses in government systems, according to a new National Audit Office (NAO) report on tax evasion in retail.1,2…
Mental Health Minister vows committal to supporting those affected by suicide
“We are committed to providing compassionate support for all those affected by suicide when they need it,” vows Minister Mental Health Minister Sarah Murphy has pledged to ensure compassionate support services are available for all those affected by suicide and…
New research from Swansea University shines a light on how solar power and farming can coexist
Scientists from Swansea University have developed a new tool to help identify optimal photovoltaic (PV) materials capable of maximising crop growth while generating solar power. In a recent study published in Solar RRL, academics from the University’s Department of Physics…
Llandovery Sheep Festival offers fun packed agenda for all tastes
From taking a ride on a 7ft swan pedalo to Morris dancing, local bands to live theatre – Llandovery Sheep Festival offers a fun packed agenda of performers and entertainment to suit all tastes. The festival, which takes place on…
Welsh champions’ bike manufacturing firm on track for expansion
Hot on the heels of Tom Pidcock’s thrilling gold medal at the Paris Olympics, another British mountain bike superpower is changing gear in the development of their rapidly growing international biking business based in Mid Wales. Atherton Bikes owned by…
Extra rail replacement buses laid on for Wales’ premier food festival
Extra rail replacement buses are being laid on to ensure one of Wales’ premier food festivals is a great success this year, despite the planned closure of the railway. On 21 and 22 September Abergavenny plays host to its annual…
Ceredigion Council Cabinet “treating parents and residents as obstacles” by going ahead with a consultation to close 4 Welsh schools
Cymdeithas yr Iaith has criticised Ceredigion Council’s Cabinet for treating parents and residents “as obstacles” rather than as “partners” following today’s (Tuesday, 3 September) decision to continue with a consultation on the closure of 4 rural Welsh schools in the…