Former chief of counter-extremism warns disinformation creates ‘permissive environment’
A former counter-extremism chief warned the growing threat of online disinformation and misinformation creates a “permissive environment” for extremism to flourish in the UK. Sara Khan, who led a 2024 review for the UK Government, gave evidence as the Senedd’s equality…
What the Welsh Labour Government’s Budget could deliver for education and housing
Six days ahead of the Senedd vote to pass the Welsh Government’s Budget, Cabinet Secretaries for Education and Housing, Lynne Neagle and Jayne Bryant are highlighting what could be in store for education and housing across Wales if cross-party Senedd…
‘I was there to help him’ – Paramedic spat at by abusive patient tells his story
A PARAMEDIC who was spat at by an abusive patient has relived his ordeal. Jonathan Roberts, a Welsh Ambulance Service paramedic of 24 years, was attempting to treat Nigel Francis in the Ravenhill area of Swansea last May when he…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Budget Proposals Approved
A commissioner of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) Authority has said there is a “line in the sand” and it has to “cut its coat according to its cloth” while discussing next year’s budget. Baroness Deborah Wilcox…
Age Cymru Respond to Energy Cap Increase
THE announcement that energy price cap is set to rise by 6.4% is yet another devastating blow to older people, this decision is going to be felt by thousands of older people across Wales. Age Cymru are urging energy companies…
Delta Wellbeing Announces Appointment of New Company Chair
LLEISANT Delta Wellbeing, a centre of excellence for Technology Enabled Care (TEC) services in Wales, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Joakim as its new company Chair. Delta Wellbeing is entering an exciting phase of development following a…
First Cycle Train Enters Service on the Heart of Wales Line
The first of six fully refurbished cycle travel trains has launched on the Heart of Wales line. As part of a gradual introduction, by the summer, customers will be able to bring up to 12 bicycles and e-bikes onboard the…
Insurers Ready to Support Customers Impacted by Flooding
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) is reassuring homeowners and businesses impacted by flooding that their insurers will be ready to help and support their customers. Damage caused by floods is covered by most standard home insurance and commercial business…
Calls for More Positives for Newport High Street
Newport City Council “should be pushing harder to get potential businesses into the city centre”, a councillor has claimed. Cllr Carmel Townsend said “we need to see something positive happening” in the area following the departure of big-name brands. In…
Sculptor Creates Pheonix Out of Ashes of Old School
A sculptor who rescued wood from an old school in Pembrey Llanelli has been used to create a stunning sculpture of a phoenix which has been presented to the staff and children of the new school. Pembrey School was knocked…