Outgoing First Minister – Carwyn Jones – has sought to reduce expectations around the impact of the new rail franchise in Wales. Speaking today, he has warned passengers that substantial changes including new carriages and electric services are “not going to happen overnight”. It’s far cry from the “brave new era” Welsh passengers were sold…
There are growing signs that the launch of the new rail franchise in Wales could be heading for significant delays. During First Minister’s Questions on Tuesday, Carwyn Jones refused to guarantee that the handover from Arriva to the new operator would still take place in October, despite repeated questions from Leader of the Welsh Conservatives…
The Council has started a necessary second phase of repairs to a road bridge in Aberaman, with works due for completion later this summer. The structure supports the B4275 Cardiff Road, while Farm Road and the Aman River run beneath it. During 2016/17, an initial phase of repairs to the bridge was completed while Phase…
From Beijing to Brecon, Lumen brings digitally-created art to new audiences. Theatr Brycheiniog is excited to announce that The Lumen Prize for Digital Art, founded in Llangasty near Llangorse lake, is bringing an innovative and immersive digital exhibition to The Andrew Lamont Gallery on the second floor of the theatre, following 5 worldwide tours. The…
Reluctance to talk honestly about death is preventing people with cancer from dying ‘well’, leading charity warns Findings in Macmillan’s report include: The perceived need to ‘fight’ cancer often means people with a terminal diagnosis aren’t getting the right support to plan for end of life Almost a quarter of people with…
