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“Tŷ Newydd is my favourite writing centre. The welcome is Welsh and warm, the house is so comfortable and the garden, sloping down to the sea-view, is inspiring. It's a home from home.” – Pascale Petit 2016  http://www.tynewydd.wales/ Literature Wales has announced the 2017 programme of creative writing courses for Tŷ Newydd Writing Centre. The…

A Welsh minister has been accused of “misleading” Assembly Members and the wider public over delays to a public inquiry into the M4. Due to start on November 1st, the inquiry has now been delayed until March 2017. Last week Economy Secretary, Ken Skates, blamed what “last minute changes” to UK Government traffic forecasts for…

South Wales Police want to remind you that dressing up as clowns or in costumes to frighten others intentionally will have consequences. A number of reports of people dressing as clowns with the intention of frightening others have been received by the force in recent days. The public is reminded of the consequences of such action….

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has warned councils to “think carefully about their statutory duties when making cuts – or risk being hauled before the courts”. The CTSI’s comments came after Liverpool City Council agreed to conduct a more wide-ranging review of its trading standards function. Stephanie Hudson, a former Liverpool employee backed by…

Donations collected from 7S for this year's Harvest Festival were delivered to Cornerstone Church in Cwmbach on behalf of the Trussell Trust foodbank by: Mrs Ison – 7S Form Tutor Dr S M Mitchell – Headteacher Father Robert – Chair of Governors  Father Matthew – Governor    We would like to say a big thank…

A WELSH care provider is urging people in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) and Merthyr Tydfil to take extra care of the elderly after the clocks go back one hour this month (October, 2016). The clock change takes place on October 30 meaning evenings will get darker earlier, which could affect elderly people.   Peter Angelides, CEO of…

Picture this….. would you like to see your artworks on display in an art gallery and seen by hundreds of visitors or perhaps the idea of winning a cash prize appeals. Both could be a reality. If we’ve grabbed your attention then you may well be interested in entering Caerphilly’s forthcoming Open Art Competition. With submission…

Campaigners are seeking to crowd fund a legal challenge to the decision by the Communities Secretary to overturn Lancashire County Council’s refusal of planning permission for fracking in the Fylde area. Frack Free Fylde has so far raised more than £3,400 via the Crowd Justice website, with donations from 158 people. The group is hoping to…