Plaid have performed an embarrassing u-turn by supporting the Welsh Government’s local government reorganisation plans, Peter Black AM has said today. Only a couple of weeks ago, Simon Thomas stated that he believed the Welsh Government’s Local Government bill was "taking the p*ss", yet today his party looks set to allow the bill to pass despite…
Parents of two – six year olds are being urged by healthcare professionals at Cwm Taf University Health Board (UHB) to get their children vaccinated against flu this winter, to protect them from catching, and also from spreading this potentially debilitating illness. While some parents believe flu does not severely affect children, figures collected…
As the UK government prepares to publish today’s draft Wales Bill, the Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Andrew RT Davies, has welcomed its introduction and paid tribute to the work of the Secretary of State for Wales. Mr Davies said: “This is a hugely positive draft Bill that will clear the murky waters…
We have responded to the Welsh Government’s consultation on ‘Improving opportunities to access the outdoors for responsible recreation’. We have welcomed the proposal for greater access rights but made it clear that this must not be at the expense of public paths. We have deplored the Welsh Government’s dismissal of the historic value of the path network,…
Ahead of the National Assembly for Wales elections in May 2016, Ramblers Cymru has published our manifesto calling on Welsh Government and Assembly Members to make Wales the best country in the world for walkers. The manifesto highlights the importance of having the best walking networks, attractive open spaces and encouraging a thriving culture of…
The following email has been sent on behalf of Cardiff University. Please direct responses to the contact email below. Thank you. Would you like to complete a survey and receive a £10 Amazon voucher? Researchers at the School of Psychology, Cardiff University, are inviting childless disabled people to take part in research exploring parenthood…
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has called on the Government to halt its court closure plans, warning that they will leave communities without local access to justice. NALC said it understood that the Government wanted to bring quicker and fairer access to justice and create a justice system that reflected the way people…
Visual artists Kay Keogh, Shirley Anne Owen and Sue Roberts set up 3ormore in 2013 with the aim of either organising exhibitions of their own work, or acting as a hub with the option to invite guest artists to exhibit with them for specific exhibitions and projects. Their latest exhibition opens this week at Y…
Cardiff’s Mariclare Carey-Jones to open new fun run with a difference RNIB Cymru (Royal National Institute of Blind People) is preparing for its first Welsh Glow Neon 3k Fun Run at the International Sports Stadium thisSaturday 24 October. Taking place after dark, the run is inspired by the colourful full moon parties of…
The Council’s Cabinet will next week consider investing £11.9M in key priority areas. The investment will be targeted at Leisure and play facilities, transport infrastructure, regeneration and job creation. Money will also be earmarked to drive forward the regeneration of the Taff Vale site and to further improve waste recycling facilities in the County Borough….
