1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (278+ words) SAM ROWLANDS MS for Fflint Wrecsam urges the Welsh Government to rethink allocation of funds for schools with pupils with additional learning needs. Mr Rowlands, Welsh Conservative spokesperson for finance, education and families was commenting after it was reported that…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (534+ words) BEAR BAITING baiting in England became more popular after the Norman Conquest in 1066, new research shows. The study by Cardiff University and the University of Nottingham brings together archaeological analysis of bear bones and archival records to show the prevalence…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (589+ words) MASANAS, the philanthropic venture and investment company co-founded by award-winning entrepreneur Mark Sweeny, has committed to fund five years of whole-school reading support across ten Welsh primary schools, helping thousands of children build their reading skills and confidence. The commitment…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (177+ words) FAMILIES looking for an after-school activity are being offered £5 rounds of crazy golf at a Swansea entertainment venue this autumn. BUNKERS Swansea has launched its Back to School offer, allowing visitors to play a round of crazy golf for £5 per…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (792+ words) CONCERNS have been raised about the impact controversial plans for a data centre in Cardiff will have on the air quality for local residents. In January 2026 Curtis Hall Ltd submitted plans to Cardiff Council to build a data centre on…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (503+ words) A NORTH Wales Planning Enforcement Task Force is being formed to take on illegal waste dumping and unauthorised settlements across Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire. The plan has been revealed by Wrexham County Borough Council’s Lead Member for Strategic Planning and…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (441+ words) A RUN-DOWN Maesteg property that has been left empty for 30 years is set for a new lease of life after Bridgend County Borough Council secured a compulsory purchase order to bring it back in to use. The property, based on…...

4+ day, 25+ min ago   (363+ words) SAM ROWLANDS MS pleased to support another round of community funding from the Principality Building Society funds Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for Fflint Wrecsam, has welcomed the launch of further grants for community projects in Wrexham and…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (259+ words) CANDIDATES vying for two seats on a town council have set out their pitch to voters. A by-election is being held to fill two vacancies for the Blaenavon West ward which has attracted five candidates, including two from Reform UK…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (196+ words) A TRAMPOLINE at a children’s play park was fixed by a mystery repairer after parts were removed by vandals. Springs from the “bouncer square” at the Piggy’s Hill park in Bulwark, Chepstow were removed and left strewn across the play…...