Passenger growth has been slow for not only buses in Wales but also for trains, leading to a £295m bailout for Transport for Wales (TfW) by the Welsh Labour Government last year The Welsh Conservatives have raised concerns about potential financial risks associated with the Bus Services (Wales) Bill, following data showing that bus passenger…
The Welsh Conservatives have criticised a Welsh Labour Government scheme that offers thousands of pounds in grants to encourage maths teachers from ethnic minority backgrounds. They argue that, given the current teacher recruitment and retention crisis, all efforts should be focused on recruiting the best possible teaching staff, regardless of their background. Commenting, Welsh Conservative…
Hirwaun Wrgant taken from Cynon Culture The earliest reference to coal in the Aberdare Valley Is found in a Survey of XI th. King James, A.D.16I4: “There is Coal within the Common called Hirwaun Wrgan.” The first historical mention of the district is early in the eleventh century. The prince of Glamorgan Gwrgan ap Ithel…
Theatr Iolo – Wales’ leading children’s theatre company – will for the first time tour Welsh- and English-language performances of their show for babies; Baby, Bird & Bee / Babi, Aderyn a’r Wenynen, in May. Created by the multi-award-winning team of theatre-makers for babies, Sarah Argent and Kevin Lewis,and directed bySarah, the show is performed by multi-disciplinary artist Krystal S Lowe. It was…
Wales Air Ambulance is delighted to announce that this year’s Walk Wales fundraiser is back butwith a difference!Would you like to ‘Walk Wales with ex-Wales rugby legend James Hook’? If so, put on your walkingshoes and take part in this year’s event, whether it’s in person or virtually.Tie up those laces and join James on…
