Senedd votes in favour of proposal for Political Education Bill tabled by Sioned Williams MS
The Senedd has voted in favour of a proposal for a Political Education Bill in schools and colleges, which was tabled by Plaid Cymru Member of Senedd Sioned Williams. Ms Williams said there is a “missed opportunity” in the new…
UK Gov shared prosperity fund put at risk by National Service ‘gimmick’
A UK government fund that has delivered almost £600m to Wales is at risk because of the Tories’ National Service gimmick. The Conservatives’ first big announcement of the General Election campaign drew £1.5bn out of UK Shared prosperity fund,…
Popular Welsh nature reserve targeted by acts of vandalism
Workers at a popular Welsh nature reserve say they have been targeted by acts of vandalism over the last two years that have resulted in thousands of pounds worth of damage. The attacks have seen the destruction of fences, gates,…
Cardiff family of seven barely coping in two bed house
A Cardiff mum desperate to get her family of seven moved out of a two bed house has opened up on the stress of not knowing how her ill husband will recover there. Shareen Matthews, 27, has lived on Heol…
Llandeilo man handed suspended sentence following neglect of multiple animals
A Llandeilo man has been handed a suspended sentence after he was found to have neglected five horses and a foxhound. Gregory Edward Baker (d.o.b 31/10/1980) Rhydcymerau, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, appeared at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court for a two-day trial on…
Do you need support to expand commercial premises?
The Mid Wales Growth Deal Sites and Premises Programme is publishing a survey to better understand the future growth plans of businesses across the region and their need for commercial premises. The survey also aims to identify the need for…
UK SPF awarded to pivotal regional projects in Mid Wales
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UK SPF) has been awarded to seven pivotal regional projects in Mid Wales, accelerating economic development and social entrepreneurship in the region. The projects, which span across Ceredigion and Powys, aim to foster economic growth,…
Collaborative working helped reduce stay time at hospital for fracture patients
Hundreds of fracture patients have had their hospital stays reduced or avoided thanks to a service where community and secondary care staff work together. Older people normally facing a long spell in hospital after fracturing a bone can now leave…
Applications open for micro businesses to get access to funding
Applications are now open for micro, small and medium sized businesses in the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors to access funding to invest in future proofing their business. The Welsh Government’s £20 million Future Proofing Fund will help up to…
Wales’ Young Eco-Warriors Unite to Celebrate 30 Years of Eco-Schools Success
Passionate pupils from across Wales came together at Eco-Schools Wales’ National Eco-Committee to mark the 30th anniversary of the acclaimed Eco-Schools programme, a global initiative empowering young people to drive environmental change. The National Eco-Committee took place across three days…