Great Western Railway names train after inspirational Scout leader as it celebrates 100 years of Scouting in Wales
Inspirational Scout leader Gill Clay today unveiled an Intercity Express Train named in her honour by Great Western Railway. A special ‘Great Westerners’ ceremony at Swansea station paid tribute to Gill’s lifetime of dedication to Scouting and also celebrated 100…
Last minute tinkering does little to ease pressure of Councils – Plaid Cymru Council leaders
Councils are “in an impossible position”, forced to cut services and increase Council tax, as a result of the Labour Welsh Government’s budget, Plaid Cymru Council leaders have warned. Responding to the final budget, the Leaders of Carmarthenshire, Gwynedd, Ynys…
£4.4m extra Welsh Labour Government funding for arts, culture and publishing
Today [Friday 21 February], the Welsh Labour Government has announced an extra £4.4 million to support the arts, culture and publishing sectors in Wales. Included in the Final Budget 2025-26, the new Welsh Labour Government funding brings the…
‘Hospital corridor care must end’
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Senedd members urged the Welsh Government to put an end to the “undignified and disrespectful” practice of corridor care in Welsh hospitals. James Evans, the Conservatives’ shadow health secretary, warned corridor care has become…
Ministers urged to condemn Trump’s Gaza plan
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Plaid Cymru called for the Welsh and UK Governments to condemn US president Donald Trump’s proposals to depopulate Gaza. Rhun ap Iorwerth led a debate in the Senedd 469 days on from the Welsh…
Dangerous gang from London subject of Serious Crime Prevention Orders to ensure the safety of the community
Seven men convicted in relation to the kidnap of a Cardiff man face strict restrictions when they are released from prison. Serious Crime Prevention Orders have been imposed on an Organised Crime Group (OCG) who were jailed for the kidnap…
25 Porthcawl Male Voice Choir to perform at Paddington to kick-off Wales Week London
Imagine stepping off your train at London Paddington, the usual station hum replaced by the rich, soul-stirring harmonies of a Welsh male voice choir. Today (Thursday) the iconic Porthcawl Male Voice Choir will transform the bustling station into a concert…
Body of Missing 31-year-old Swansea Man Formerly Identified
A body which was recovered from Stout Bay, Vale of Glamorgan on New Year’s Eve has this week been formally identified as that of 31-year-old James Teesdale, who has been missing from Swansea since December 2. James’s family have been…
Llanelli MP backs Government plans to strengthen and support Welsh and UK steel making communities
UK Labour Government plans to fortify Welsh and UK steelmaking have been welcomed by Llanelli MP, Dame Nia Griffith, as a crucial step to protecting the proud industrial heritage of Welsh communities including Llanelli and growing the local and national…
No Cuts to School Music Lessons as Budget Goes to Council
Bridgend Council’s cabinet has said there will be no cuts to local school music services as they approved a final version of their annual budget to go before full council next week. The budget which will cover the 2025-26 financial…