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The final Girls’ Primary Football Festival of the school year wrapped up in style on 20 June with a day full of energy, colour and celebration at the Centre for Sporting Excellence. Held in honour of Wales Women’s historic qualification for the UEFA Women’s Euro competition, the festival brought together 120 girls from 12 primary schools across the borough for a fun and friendly day of football. Each school represented a different country, with a prize awarded to the team that embraced their nation’s identity with the most creativity. From flags to chants and themed kits, the effort from pupils…

These are the three key principles of a landmark building safety Bill that was laid before the Senedd today, according to Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant. The Building Safety (Wales) Bill forms part of a wider programme of reforms aimed at improving safety in these buildings, and is part of the Welsh Government’s broader response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy which seeks to prevent such a tragedy from ever happening again, and includes: A programme of work aimed at addressing fire safety issues in multi-occupied residential buildings of 11m and above; Significant reforms to the building…

Landmark legislation to ensure all children in Wales get the opportunity to become confident Welsh speakers has received Royal Assent, becoming law. The Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Act aims to make significant progress towards the 2050 target of one million Welsh speakers by strengthening the role of the Welsh language in education, with the overarching goal of ensuring that all pupils of maintained schools in Wales are independent Welsh language users when they leave school. At the Bill’s sealing ceremony, the First Minister Eluned Morgan said: “The Welsh language belongs to us all. This Act builds on the excellent…

A man in his 40s from Swansea has been convicted of murder, and a second man convicted of manslaughter, following a South Wales Police investigation into the death of 27-year-old Joshua Norman. 49-year-old Paul Rosser, from Gendros, has been found guilty yesterday (July 7) by a jury following a trial at Swansea Crown Court. 32-year-old Joshua Cullen, from Waun Wen, has been found guilty of manslaughter. The court heard how, on September 11, 2024, at 12:08pm, officers were called to Cwm Road in Hafod to reports of a stabbing. Officers attended, alongside paramedics, and Joshua Norman was found with a…

Transport for Wales (TfW) trains successfully transported over 120,000 music fans safely into and out of Cardiff for the recent Oasis concert. The long-awaited Oasis concert saw a number of fans choosing sustainable rail travel, demonstrating the efficiency and reliability of TfW’s enhanced services. This success is just one part of what’s been a truly vibrant summer of events, including Chris Brown and Lana Del Rey concerts at the Principality stadium and high numbers brought into the city for the first year of Blackweir Live. Marie Daly, Chief Operating Officer at Transport for Wales said: ” This summer has been exceptionally…

Welsh businesses saw a further rise in output during June, according to the latest Cymru Growth Tracker data from NatWest, but growth in activity slowed despite a sharper upturn in new sales. At 50.5 in June, the headline Wales Business Activity Index – a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the combined output of the region’s manufacturing and service sectors – fell from 51.5 in May, to signal only a slight expansion in output at Welsh private sector firms. Meanwhile, the rate of increase in new orders accelerated to the sharpest in over two years. Despite more…

Huge numbers of young people in Britain are entering adulthood without the preparation or support they need to succeed, worsening the NEET crisis, according to a new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).   New research from the think tank shows that only 47 per cent of 18- to 24-year-olds felt ready for work when they left education, compared with 60 per cent of over-26s. Despite more schools reporting that they offer high-quality work experience, two in five 18- to 24-year-olds have never completed any work experience. By contrast, earlier generations – those in their late 20s, 30s,…

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Football stadiums are far more than mere venues for sporting events; they are home to passionate supporters, cultural landmarks steeped in history, and the result of architectural creativity. These grand structures vary dramatically, from those nestled at the base of majestic mountains, offering breathtaking views, to charming arenas perched in quaint Scandinavian fishing villages, echoing the spirit of their communities.  Renowned stadiums can boast the capacity to host tens of thousands of avid fans, all decked out in their team’s colours, creating a sea of passion and unity. Yet, beyond the gleaming lights and well-known structures lie lesser-known stadiums with…

Summer isn’t just for beach days and barbecues; it’s also the perfect time to boost your income with an enjoyable and flexible side gig. Whether you’re looking to save for a trip, pay off debt, or just make the most of the longer days, there are plenty of creative ways to earn extra cash in the warmer months. From outdoor work to seasonal services, summer offers unique opportunities to turn free time into profit while still being able to soak in the sun. In this post, we’ll explore five of the best summer side hustle ideas to help you get…