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The first electrical lines that will power the new South Wales Metro have been installed by Transport for Wales on the Core Valley Lines in South Wales. This is another major milestone in the delivery of the Metro project that will transform travel for the people of South Wales providing faster, more frequent and greener […]

As further education learners head back to a new term, there is help available to FE students in Wales to support their studies as the cost-of-living crisis continues to effect people. Full-time Further Education is Free Full-time learners in Wales can access further education free of charge, regardless of age. Funding is also available for […]

New stats published today show that recycling rates in Wales have increased considerably over the last two decades with the country once again exceeding the statutory targets. Wales has long been a stand-out performer in the UK when it comes to recycling rates and the new stats published today show that the national recycling rate has exceeded […]

All but 1 of NHS employers in Wales voted to take strike action for the first time in history.  Nursing staff at the majority of NHS employers in Wales have voted to take strike action over pay levels and patient safety concerns, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) can confirm. Action will take place in the […]

Heledd Fychan, Plaid Cymru Member of the Senedd for South Wales Central, is today leading a debate in the Senedd calling on the Welsh Government to legislate to ensure that everyone that needs free period products can access them, wherever they live in Wales. In August, the Period Products (Free Provision) Act came into force […]

Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB has now offered an appointment to everyone who is eligible for the autumn booster to protect them against COVID-19. The Health Board has sent out just under a quarter of a million appointment letters, meaning it is a month ahead of its target to have offered everyone the opportunity to have […]

Rufus Mufasa Wins The 2022 International Poetry Book Awards Rufus Mufasa was announced overall winner of this prestigious competition in Pontypridd. Judged by Welsh writer, poet and environmental activist John Evans. The winners were as follows: 1st Prize FLASHBACKS & FLOWERS – Rufus Mufasa, Pontypridd, Wales 2nd Prize SIARAD – Caroline Reid, Adelaide, Australia 3rd […]

Valleys Kids has launched their Impact Report, which covers their exceptional two years in their history. The report recognises the hard work of their paid and voluntary staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, and showcases how they helped their communities during these extraordinary times. The document distinguishes the need of the community and the response from […]

A new 20mph default speed limit in communities across Wales could save £100m as deaths and injuries are reduced, according to new research. New research showing a reduction in deaths and injuries as traffic slows down is being published today alongside new survey results showing continued public support for the national roll out of the […]

Rail services will be unavailable between Pontypridd and Treherbert on two separate occasions in November as Transport for Wales continues to make upgrades to the Core Valley Lines for the South Wales Metro. The first closure takes place between Sunday 6 November to Saturday, 12 November, before a second closure the following week from Saturday […]

The Royal Mint, official maker of UK coins, has revealed a collectable 50p coin to celebrate ten years since the release of The Snowman and The Snowdog, the animated sequel to the late Raymond Briggs’ timeless picture book and film adaption, The Snowman. The collectable 50p coin celebrating the heart-warming story of The Snowman and The Snowdog will […]

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal road traffic collision which happened at around 2.15pm on Thursday 6th October. The collision involved a burgundy Ford Fiesta and a silver Nissan Qashqai on the A4093 Hendreforgan, Gilfach Goch. The family of Morgan Osborne, 18, from Tonypandy, who died following the collision has paid […]