Wales opens registration for government ‘Baby Bundles’ support scheme
Families in Wales can now register for support with essential baby items as part of the Baby Bundles programme, a government-funded initiative targeted primarily at expectant parents living in Flying Start support areas. The scheme, first referenced to families by…
Cynwyl Elfed’s Disappearing Cyclists: A484 Traffic Surge Puts Rural Wales Off Course
A sharp rise in motor traffic along the A484 near Cynwyl Elfed is raising fresh concerns about air quality, safety, and the slow pace of sustainable transport progress in rural Carmarthenshire. New data from the Department for Transport shows that…
Recent Flooding Across Wales Sparks Renewed Demand for Better Flood Defences
The recent flooding in mid and south west Wales, which was escalated to a ‘major incident’ requiring fire services to rescue people from homes and vehicles, and a ‘threat to life’ has drawn responses from Greenpeace UK who are calling…
Welsh Gov Back Paddles on Promise to ‘Ban’ Lying Politicians
The Welsh Government has rowed back on a promise to bring in a ban on lying politicians – a commitment previously made to avoid defeat in a key Senedd vote. Welsh ministers had promised to introduce a law before the…
Plaid Cymru MS Calls for Welsh Government Support for Carmarthenshire Flood
Adam Price MS has called on the Welsh Government to support flood victims in Carmarthenshire and to prioritise future preventative measures. The Plaid Cymru Member, who represents Carmarthen East & Dinefwr, raised the issue with the Deputy First Minister in…
Torrential Rain Brings Devastation Across Carmarthenshire
Communities across Carmarthenshire are counting the cost after torrential rain swept through the county, flooding homes, businesses, and farmland. Roads were closed, emergency services stretched, and residents left reeling as rivers burst their banks in what many described as the…
Plaid Cymru Win Caerphilly by-election as Labour Lose Historic Stronghold
Plaid Cymru has won the Caerphilly Senedd by-election, taking the seat from Labour in what Plaid described as a major victory ahead of next year’s Welsh Parliament elections. Lindsay Whittle, the Plaid Cymru candidate and former Assembly Member, defeated Reform…
First Minister to remain ‘ultimate judge’ of ministers’ conduct
First minister Eluned Morgan has confirmed she will continue to have the final say on breaches of conduct by her ministers amid concerns about a lack of independence. Baroness Morgan announced she will establish an independent adviser on ministerial standards…
First Minister tells Senedd committees to make ‘fewer recommendations’ to the Welsh Government
Tensions over parliamentary scrutiny have emerged after first minister Eluned Morgan told Senedd committees to make fewer recommendations to the Welsh Government. Baroness Morgan wrote to Elin Jones – the Senedd’s speaker or Llywydd – over the summer, expressing…
First Minister commemorates life of Jim Griffiths at Llanelly House
First Minister, Eluned Morgan and Llanelli’s Member of Parliament, Nia Griffith led a special event at Llanelly House to commemorate the life and legacy of Jim Griffiths – one of Wales’s greatest political figures – on the 50th anniversary of…