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Cwmbran sergeant receives Royal Humane Society award after saving man’s life

An off-duty police officer has been given a national award after saving a man who collapsed in a shop in Cwmbran. At midday on April 6 this year, Police Sergeant Adam Hollings was visiting a shop in ...

Maindee Hotel offers football fans a free fifth drink every Sunday

Newport football supporters are being offered a Sunday pub promotion that provides one complimentary drink for every four paid for. The Straight Through Crew offer is being introduced by the Maindee ...

Brecon museum offers free Halloween activities and tours for families

Brecon's y Gaer Museum has arranged a programme of free, family-focused Halloween activities during the October half term. The events form part of the Welsh Museums Festival and run from Saturday 24 ...

Welsh school attendance falls below 91%, says Darren Millar

Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar has told the Senedd that Wales faces a substantial problem with school attendance, describing the latest figures as appalling. As education minister Anna Brych...

Carmarthen St Catherine’s Street traffic restrictions extended until 21 December 2026

Road traffic controls in St Catherine's Street, Carmarthen, are set to continue until 21 December 2026 as construction work on the Atriwm redevelopment enters its final stages. The extended measures ...

Swansea Mosque and Pontardawe Golf Club share £338,951 clean energy funding

Two organisations based in the Swansea Bay area are to receive a combined total of £338,951 through the third phase of the Welsh Government's Ynni Cymru initiative. Swansea Mosque and Islamic Communi...

New Cardiff primary school dinner menu to launch on 2 November 2026

From 2 November 2026, primary-school catering in Cardiff will operate under a revised menu designed to meet fresh Welsh Government healthy-eating regulations. Updated guidance has been shaped by curr...

Nature Service for Wales secures more than £460,000 lottery funding

A fresh initiative aimed at connecting individuals with nature-based learning, volunteering and career opportunities in Wales has received substantial financial backing. The Nature Service, also know...

Blaenau Gwent council maintains school transport policy £576k above Welsh requirements

A Blaenau Gwent local authority has been commended for maintaining what is understood to be Wales' most generous home-to-school travel arrangements. Members of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council's ...

Blue Plaque unveiled for iron industry pioneer David Thomas at Alltwen Primary

A commemorative blue plaque was unveiled at Alltwen Primary School to recognise the contributions of David Thomas, a Welsh ironmaster whose innovations left a lasting impact on industrial processes in...

Penarth Pier Pavilion Cinema makes BIFA Cinema of the Year longlist

A historic cinema venue in Penarth has secured a place among the fifteen nominees for the British Independent Film Awards' Cinema of the Year category. The Penarth Pier Pavilion Cinema, which feature...

Newport school wins STEM Project of the Year for UK-first semiconductor qualification

A Newport educational institution has secured a prestigious honour after introducing a pioneering electronics qualification for the first time anywhere in Britain. Bassaleg School collected the Scien...

Blaenau Gwent council tackling forecast £4.33m budget deficit

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council faces a projected shortfall of £4.33 million for the current financial year, according to a budget update presented to senior councillors during October. The figu...

Nearly 200 Young People Explore Healthcare Careers at Wrexham Showcase

A careers showcase dedicated to the health and social care sector took place at Coleg Cambria's specialist facility in Wrexham, drawing nearly 190 attendees from schools and colleges across North Wale...

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Cwmbran sergeant receives Royal Humane Society award after saving man’s life

An off-duty police officer has been given a national award after saving a man who collapsed in a shop in Cwmbran. At midday on April 6 this year, Police Sergeant Adam Hollings was visiting a shop in ...

Maindee Hotel offers football fans a free fifth drink every Sunday

Newport football supporters are being offered a Sunday pub promotion that provides one complimentary drink for every four paid for. The Straight Through Crew offer is being introduced by the Maindee ...

More than 5,000 in Wales waiting over two years for NHS treatment

Waiting times within Wales's NHS have risen further, with the number of patients held on treatment pathways for more than two years exceeding 5,000. The latest health performance figures indicate con...

Newport cleaning firm Bell Cleaning records 3,077 per cent growth in five years

Bell Cleaning, a Newport-based cleaning company, has recorded growth of 3,077 per cent over five years, with the increase achieved between 2020 and 2025. Managing director Steve Baker has led the bus...