A campaign group advocating for fair and accessible school transport has launched a new survey for families across Wales. Save School Transport is encouraging parents, carers and students to take part in its latest all-Wales survey, aimed at gathering real-life experiences of school transport provision and the impact of current policies. The group says the…
Divers from Aberdare Comets Diving Club are celebrating again after receiving a funding boost of £5,400, which will help kit out their expanding squad with new club T-shirts, jackets, bags, and essential training gear. As one of only two remaining diving clubs in Wales, Aberdare Comets continues to attract young athletes from across the region as the…
LARDER CYMRU unveiled an ambitious new Street Food Concept that will transformthe look, feel, and flavour of secondary school meals across Wales.Designed to bring a modern, high-street dining vibe into school canteens, the programme –delivered by Menter Môn – blends convenience, fresh Welsh produce, and sustainability,making healthy choices more appealing to students while strengthening local…
Gareth Davies MS spoke yesterday during a Welsh Conservative Senedd debate calling for the abolition of Land Transaction Tax, commonly known as ‘Stamp Duty’, on primary residences, arguing that the tax is contributing to problems in Wales’ housing market. Mr Davies referenced the impact of the tax on first-time buyers, families seeking to move home,…
People who rely on school and college transport across Wales are being urged to tune in tomorrow, 14 January, as the Senedd debates a major petition calling for a review of Home-to-School Transport guidance across Wales. The petition, titled “To review all guidance on Home to School Transport for all of Wales. Free access to…
Persimmon Homes East Wales has appointed its new Commercial Director Designate. Nathan Evans takes on the role where he will be overseeing and managing the commercial operations of the accredited five-star developer such as the procurement, surveying, and estimating functions of the business. Additionally, he will be working with the company’s directors to set and…
Theatr Iolo – Wales’ leading children’s theatre company – are preparing to tour Welsh and English language performances of their magical stage co-production of Emily Gravett’s illustrated children’s book, Tidy. Tidy (Taclus in Welsh) is a co-production with Polka Theatre, and will tour to three venues across Wales, plus performances in Oxford and Nottingham, from 11 February to 1 March 2026. The show, aimed at children aged three to seven, uses puppetry and original…
Gilfach Goch RFC has received a welcome boost from local renewable energy company, Pennant Walters, which has once again provided funding to support both its senior and junior sections. The £5,500 donation, which comes from a community fund linked to Pennant Walters’ windfarms in the Gilfach Goch and Blackmill areas, has been used to help…
Pub manager Charlene Grunewald is reducing the price of a range of drinks and meals at theWetherspoon pub, in High Street, from Friday January 2 until Thursday January 15 inclusive. The other drinks featured in the sale are Coldwater Creek wine (250ml glass of Chardonnay, PinotGrigio, Rose, Merlot at £2.99 each, Johnnie Walker Black Label…
Specsavers Aberdare has helped raise £1,600 to support people experiencing homelessness this winter, with all funds going to The Wallich’s winter appeal. Thirteen stores from North, South and West Wales donated £1 for every customer feedback form completed during November to help The Wallich, Wales’ largest homelessness and rough sleeping charity, continue its vital work….
