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Transport for Wales has launched a new app for its Traws Cymru long distance bus network, which is designed to make it easier for people to travel by public transport. The new app will help customers with journey planning, bus timetables and will provide them with live vehicle tracking options, so they can check where […]

Two of the brand-new Transport for Wales (TfW) trains set to modernise the Wales and Borders network are being showcased at the world’s largest rail industry trade fair. The FLIRT (Fast, Light, Intercity and Regional Train) tri-mode and CITYLINK trains, both built by leading manufacturer Stadler, will be unveiled this week at the biennial Innotrans […]

New support for households, businesses and public sector organisations facing rising energy bills in Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been unveiled by Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg  – supporting growth, preventing unnecessary insolvencies and protecting jobs. Through a new Government Energy Bill Relief Scheme, the Government will provide a discount on wholesale gas and electricity […]

Living costs should never be a barrier to studying at university, which is why Wales provides  a vast range of living costs grants in the UK. Whether you are heading off to university for the first time, returning for another year, or thinking about applying, here’s the support you could be entitled to. Maintenance support […]

The Welsh Government has announced that free school meals will continue to be provided to children from lower income families in Wales during the school holidays, up until the end of next year’s February half term. The extension of the provision will support lower-income families through the cost-of-living crisis, as energy and other costs are […]

Mick Antoniw, Member of Senedd for Pontypridd and Member of Parliament Alex Davies-Jones are backing the campaign by local residents and user groups to save Pontyclun’s Café 50 – a much-valued community facility – following the decision by Pontyclun Community Council to allow the facility’s lease to lapse. The decision, which has been made without […]

A key step in reducing the flow of plastic waste damaging wildlife and the environment in Wales has been made as a Bill banning single-use plastics is expected to be laid before the Senedd. The Welsh Government say that tackling the climate and nature emergencies is at the heart their priorities. Most plastic is made […]

The Welsh Government has launched a public consultation on proposals to give local authorities the powers to introduce a visitor levy. The levy would be a small charge paid by people staying overnight in accommodation in Wales. Each local authority in Wales will have the power to decide if they want to introduce a visitor […]

With Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort visiting Cardiff on Friday, September 16, a number of roads will be closed to facilitate the event and to keep the public safe.   All those travelling to Cardiff for the Royal Visit are advised to plan their journey in advance and leave plenty of time […]

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has confirmed all COVID-19 autumn booster appointments will still go ahead on the day of the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll. It is being held on Monday, 19 September, which, as part of the national mourning process, has been declared a bank holiday. After careful consideration, […]

A minute’s silence will be observed across the UK on Sunday in memory of the Queen, Downing Street has announced. The moment will be marked at 8pm on the night before the Queen’s state funeral, Liz Truss’s official spokesperson said. He added that Britons will be invited to come together to “mourn and reflect on the […]

Royal Mourning Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, it is His Majesty The King’s wish that a period of Royal Mourning be observed from now until seven days after The Queen’s Funeral. The date of the Funeral will be confirmed in due course. Royal Mourning will be observed by Members of the Royal […]