There were basic failings in the way financial support was managed by the Welsh Government for the Porthcawl Maritime Centre Project, an audit report has found. Wales auditor-general Adrian Crompton’s report said: “Clear warning signs and opportunities to prevent or reduce the likely loss to the public purse were missed.” The Welsh Government is unlikely…
Caerphilly council’s plans to implement a new Library Service strategy from 1st September have been put on hold due to a last-minute legal challenge, Caerphilly council’s plans to implement a new Library Service strategy from 1st September have been put on hold due to a last-minute legal challenge, The council planned to close ten small…
Whether it’s a walk in the woods, a picnic with friends and family, or soaking up vitamin sea on the beach, many of us will be getting outdoors and enjoying the countryside this bank holiday weekend. From rolling hills and winding paths to beautiful beaches and floral fields, Wales is brimming with wonderful and rugged…
An exciting new community sports hub is set to open its doors in Pontllanfraith next month. The state-of-the-art facility will officially open on Monday 8th September, shortly after the closure of the adjacent Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre, on Sunday 31st August. Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre closed its doors in March 2020 when it was used as a vaccination centre…
Wales & West Utilities and National Grid once again came together for their annual charity cricket match, raising more than £1,000 in support of children’s charity Reach. The event, now a much-anticipated tradition in the local calendar, sees teams made up of colleagues from both the gas emergency and pipeline service, Wales & West Utilities,…
A trial programme of mental health support delivered via a virtual reality headset is underway in Wales. The programme developed by mental health charity New Horizons in partnership with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) utilises mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) techniques to target improvement in an individual’s mental wellbeing. A VR headset can…
The latest ONS figures have revealed another increase in inflation, now at 3.8%, the highest rate in well over a year. Under the UK Conservative Government, inflation fell to the 2% Bank of England target in June 2024. Since then, the rate has nearly doubled. Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Energy,…
The Information Commissioner’s Office has today published the findings of an audit of the use of Facial Recognition Technology by South Wales Police and Gwent Police. Allow X.com content? This page contains content provided by X.com. We need your permission before anything is loaded as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to…
Complaints to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales have seen a 43% increase since 2019, with complaints involving councils rising by 54% in that time. See what reviewers are saying about the Ombudsman on the link. Is the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales an outdated system? Writing in its Annual Report & Accounts report for 2024-25,…
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is calling on Self Assessment customers to remainvigilant as scam attempts continue.Customers urged to be alert to bogus tax refund scams and phishing attempts.Report any suspicious emails, texts or calls to help stop fraudsters in their tracks. Millions of Self Assessment customers are being urged by HM Revenue and Customs…
