Senedd members express anger and fear over delayed flood warnings in Wales
Senedd members warned Wales failed to learn lessons from devastating floods in 2020, with serious shortcomings repeated as Storm Bert wrought havoc over the weekend. Delyth Jewell, Plaid Cymru’s shadow climate change secretary, told the Senedd that hundreds of…
Tourism tax ‘ill thought out and unnecessary,’ warns Conservative Senedd members
Conservative Senedd members warned “ill thought out and unnecessary” plans for a tourism tax will make people think twice about holidaying in Wales. Peter Fox raised concerns about visitors being priced out after the Welsh Government unveiled a tourism bill,…
Storm Bert leaves chaos and destruction across Wales and UK
The UK was left reeling over the weekend as Storm Bert unleashed torrential rain and ferocious winds of up to 80mph, wreaking havoc across Wales, Scotland, England and Northern Ireland. South Wales saw catastrophic disruption, with towns like Pontypridd bearing…
Secretary for Health Jeremy Miles announces £50m to cut longest NHS waiting times in Wales
At the Labour Conference on Sunday (17 November), Secretary for Health and Social Care Jeremy Miles announced that a further £50m would be allocated to tackle the reduction of NHS waiting times in Wales. The Health Secretary said: “On 24…
Rate of domestic violence in Wales ‘a national emergency’
Domestic violence against women and girls is the scourge of Wales and a national emergency, Senedd Members warned. Mabon ap Gwynfor said Welsh police reported more than 45,000 cases of domestic abuse in 2022/23 and almost 10,000 sexual offences…
Disabled children ‘denied rights to education’
Disabled children and young people in Wales are being fundamentally let down and denied their right to education, Senedd members warned. Buffy Williams, who chairs the children’s committee, led a debate after an inquiry found many disabled children do…
Carmarthenshire Remembers
Crowds turned out in force today to attend the Remembrance Service in Carmarthen. Young and old alike lined the streets leading to the War Memorial on Priory Street. VIPs included Sara Edwards, the Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed, Helen Jones, the…
Cadw celebrates 40th anniversary with Transport for Wales
More than 1,700 people have visited Wales’ stunning landmarks by rail so far this year thanks to a partnership between Transport for Wales and Cadw. The partnership provides rail passengers with 2-for-1 entry to any of Cadw’s best-known landmarks when…
Deputy Leader for Welsh Liberal Democrats said new UK Budget ‘Will be a disaster for family farms’
The Deputy Leader for the Welsh Liberal Democrats David Chadwick has responded to the new UK Budget. In his response he said: “This budget fails to offer an ambitious vision for Wales that would mark a long-term investment in its…
Welsh publishers face ‘existential crisis’ after decade of cuts to industry
Welsh publishers face an existential crisis following a decade of cuts, a committee heard. Helgard Krause, chief executive of the Books Council of Wales, said cuts in the past year have made it difficult to operate after years of…