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Senedd ministers eager to protect ‘eco-engineer’ beavers
Beavers are set to be legally recognised as a native species in Wales, the Welsh Government has confirmed, paving the way for their…
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Westminster rejects calls for Senedd to have say on S4C chair
The UK Government has rejected cross-party calls for the Senedd to have a formal say in appointing the chair of S4C. Ian Murray,…
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Himalayan Bites: Nepalese street food van uses vegetables grown in Cwmbran
Did you know that the Nepalese street food van in Cwmbran uses ingredients grown in Llantarnam? Chhimi Lama opened Himalayan Bites in the…
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Torfaen pupils mark Windrush legacy with creative showcase in Cwmbran
Pupils from Torfaen primary schools met at the Parkway Hotel in Cwmbran for a Windrush celebration organised by Cwmbran Community Council as part…
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Pontnewydd woman urges action on smear tests after cervical cancer diagnosis
A Cwmbran woman who has stage 3C1 cervical cancer is urging people to have a conversation about cervical screening (smear test). Jackie Hamilton-Gray…
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Cwmbran personal trainer says he hasn’t worked a day in a year – because he loves his job so much
“Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”― (Possibly) Mark Twain I love…
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‘A disservice to families’: Senedd closes ‘sad chapter’ as Covid scrutiny is silenced
A Senedd committee set up to scrutinise the Welsh Government’s handling of the pandemic has been formally dissolved, marking a “great failure” by…
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Traditional town centre business model is ‘dead’, ex-minister warns
A former minister warned the traditional business model for Welsh town centres is “dead”, dismissing “magic bullets” such as free parking and abolishing…
Keep reading‘Value-for-money’ concerns over £8m ‘spare’ train driver bill
Transport for Wales spends more than £8m a year on an excess wage bill for dozens of “spare” train drivers and conductors, the…
Keep readingWales ‘lags behind rest of UK’ on stroke care
Wales ranks 21st out of 26 high-income countries for stroke outcomes, lagging significantly behind the rest of the UK, a surgeon-turned-Senedd member has…
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UK minister derails hopes of Wales receiving £4.6bn ‘owed’ from HS2
A UK Government minister who said “something is amiss” with Wales missing out on HS2 funding has confirmed the nation will not receive…
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Cervical cancer survivor criticises ‘slow progress’ on care reforms
A mum-of-one who can never have the second child she wanted after surviving cervical cancer says women are being let down by “slow…
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Hatred towards minorities ‘frighteningly common’ in Wales
Hatred towards minority groups is becoming “frighteningly” commonplace and “acceptable to some” in Welsh society, a Plaid Cymru Senedd member warned. Sioned Williams…
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Brothers cycle 44km to raise £1,200 for sight loss charity that supports Cwmbran gran
Two young brothers from Cardiff pedalled their way to an incredible fundraising achievement in support of their Cwmbran grandmother. Bryn, 12, and Ioan,…
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Torfaen expands eco-friendly mowing policy with 127 more sites to boost biodiversity
A FURTHER 127 areas from parks to village greens will be mowed just once a year as part of an environmental drive. A…
Keep readingSweeping cuts loom as Drakeford unveils £27bn spending plans
The Welsh Government has unveiled its £27bn spending plans as a high-stakes budget showdown looms, with billions of pounds for public services teetering on…
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Torfaen teenagers’ stunning golf win in South Africa
“We are buzzing and over the moon. It’s been a brilliant experience, amazing courses to play – and the organisers of International Golf…
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Gwent pension fund to review investments after calls from councils over links to Gaza conflict
A MULTI-BILLION Gwent pension fund will consider further advice after two local authorities demanded a review of investments linked to Israel’s war on…
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REVIEW: ‘Breaking the Sound Barrier: The Caleb McDuff Story’
I’ve just read the last page of a biography of Caleb McDuff, the 17-year-old deaf racing driver from Pontypool. The story of the…
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Hospital staff raise £1,205 for Alzheimer’s and mitochondrial disease charities
Staff in the local health board’s Neurology and Pathology departments raised £1,205 from bake sales and raffles. They teamed up during World Mitochondrial…
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