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Hundreds of people turned up to a special community event to help launch Blaenau Gwent Council’s new Family Support Hub. The family fun day at Bedwellty Park, Tredegar, proved hugely popular in the May sunshine. The Family Support Hub brings together a wide range of early years and family support services and provides a single point of contact for anyone seeking guidance or assistance. A “no wrong front door” approach ensures that anyone reaching out is directed to the most appropriate support, advice, or information for them. The hub offers both targeted and universal support. This includes early intervention and…

A nationwide search is underway for 9,000 volunteers to be at the heart of the historic Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Grand Départs in the UK in July 2027. Around 1,000 volunteers will be needed in Wales for the third stage of the men’s race on 4 July. The stage starts in Welshpool, passes through iconic landscapes, scenic valleys and bustling town centres, before finishing in Cardiff. Applications are now open and close on 1 September 2026. Anyone aged 16 and over is encouraged to apply – no prior experience is needed and full training…

Police searching for missing Tonypandy man Steven Faulkner have confirmed that a body has been found. The 66-year-old had been missing from his home since Friday, May 23, prompting an extensive search involving officers and specialist resources. In an update issued last night, police confirmed that a body had been located during the search operation. Steven’s family has been informed. Formal identification has not yet been confirmed, however the death is not being treated as suspicious. The discovery brings a sad end to the search for Steven, whose disappearance prompted widespread concern across the local community and numerous public appeals…

Five men received three-year Football Banning Orders (FBO’s) last week, following incidents at two Wrexham FC home matches this year. Sion Yaxley, 29, from Pwllglas, Ruthin, pleaded guilty at Wrexham Magistrates’ Court to chanting homophobic abuse towards a group of Chelsea fans prior to Wrexham’s fifth round FA Cup tie on 7thMarch. He was fined £250 and must also pay a victim surcharge of £100 and costs of £85. Joshua Alan Jones, 33, of Aspen Grange, Weston Rhyn, near Oswestry also pleaded guilty to a charge of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause fear…

Four more people have been convicted over the murder of a woman in Rhondda Cynon Taf in March last year. Police were called to an address at Llys Illtyd, Talbot Green, at 6.10pm on Sunday, March 9, 2025, where Joanne Penney was found seriously injured having been shot to the chest. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, she died at the scene. Today at Cardiff Crown Court, Molly Cooper, 33, from Leicester, was found guilty of acquire ammunition for a firearm. She also pleaded guilty before the trial to participating in activity of organised crime. Renaldo Baptiste, 39, from…

Timetable improvements are being introduced to the Transport for Wales TrawsCymru T6 service to improve punctuality and the overall reliability of the service. The changes to the T6 service that operates between Swansea and Brecon will come into effect from Saturday 31 May 2026 by addressing the challenges of afternoon peak time traffic and evening journeys. The decision follows extensive monitoring of the route, which links key communities across South and Mid Wales. Transport for Wales identified that targeted adjustments during high congestion periods would significantly improve the overall punctuality of the service. Mark Jacobs, Senior Planning and Development Manager…

Genealogy has evolved from a niche hobby into a mainstream pursuit, driven in part by the rise of accessible DNA testing services and the growing interest in personal heritage. Yet for many people, tracing ancestry is not just about discovering where their great-grandparents came from — it is about what that connection can legally mean for them today. The Lithuanian Diaspora — A Global Phenomenon Lithuania has one of the most extensive diaspora networks in Europe relative to its population size. Over the past century and a half, waves of emigration have carried Lithuanian communities to every inhabited continent. From…

Most primary-age children in the UK follow a structured school day with set lesson times, regular subjects, and a predictable weekly rhythm. For families considering online education, a common question is whether live online primary lessons can replicate that structure, or whether they offer something closer to self-directed study at home.  This article explains what a typical daily timetable looks like for KS2 pupils in a live online setting. It covers how core subjects are scheduled across the week. It also sets out what families should look for when comparing providers of live online primary lessons in the UK. What…

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Osian Pryce remains at the top of the British Rally Championship standings after finishing third on last weekend’s Borders Competitions Jim Clark Rally (22/23 May) in his Castrol MEM Rally Team Toyota GR Yaris Rally2. Competing on his first asphalt rally in the Toyota, Osian and co-driver James Morgan made an immediate impact by setting the fastest time on the opening stage. The pair ended Leg 1 in second place after four stages, firmly in contention for victory. However, Osian’s unfortunate run of bad luck on the Jim Clark Rally continued on Saturday morning when a delay before the start…