Family pay tribute to victim of fatal RTC near Llandovery
The family and friends of a man who died in a collision on Wednesday, June 12. Philip Venn, aged 60, died in a road traffic collision on the A40 between Llandovery and Llanwrda at around 1.05pm. His family and friends…
Senedd rejects calls for underground power lines
The Senedd narrowly rejected calls for all new power lines to be placed underground. Adam Price led a debate on a Plaid Cymru motion to make it mandatory for all new electricity distribution lines to be underground rather than overhead…
Wales has ‘a long way to go’ to eradicate racism, Senedd committee warns
Wales still has a long way to go to eradicate racism, a Senedd committee warned. Jenny Rathbone led a debate on an equality committee’s report, entitled Action, not words, following an inquiry on the Welsh Government’s anti-racist Wales action plan….
Senedd votes against legal requirement for council tax notices to be published in local newspapers
A Senedd committee voted against calls to maintain a legal requirement for council tax notices to be published in local newspapers. Peter Fox tabled an amendment to the local government finance bill to ensure the public notices continue to be…
Pride Caerffili is back after inaugural event success in 2023
Pride Caerffili is back for a second year with the day-long celebration taking place from 12pm-7pm on Saturday 15th June 2024. Following the success of the inaugural event last June, we are expecting a big turnout in Caerphilly Town Centre….
Additional learning needs reforms ‘not delivering’
The architect of Wales’ additional learning needs system warned the reforms are not delivering on the aim of transforming support for children and young people. Alun Davies, who steered the Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Act through the Senedd, said the…
Ceredigion residents reminded to show eligible form of ID when voting in July
The UK Parliament Election for the Member of Parliament for Ceredigion Preseli Constituency will be held on Thursday 04 July, 2024. This is the first time voters have voted in Ceredigion Preseli Constituency – a new Constituency following constituency boundary…
Disabled people in Wales face ‘David and Goliath-style’ battle for support
Disabled people too often face a David and Goliath-style battle for support under Wales’ health and social care system, a committee heard. The Senedd health committee took evidence about the Welsh Government’s plans to reform direct payments which allow disabled…
Welsh Gov accused of kicking council tax reforms ‘into the long grass’
A Plaid Cymru politician accused the Welsh Government of kicking “long-overdue” council tax reforms into the long grass. Peredur Owen Griffiths said pausing reforms until 2028 at the earliest typifies a tendency to prioritise the political survival of the first…
Newtown Bypass Recycling Waste Fire
On Friday, June 7th, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) crews from Newtown and Llanidloes Fire Stations were called to an incident along the Newtown Bypass. Crews responded to a LGV containing general recycling waste which was…