Author: Rhys Gregory

Powys County Council has welcomed the news that Ysgol Bro Caereinion has been removed from Estyn’s list of schools requiring review. Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales, has judged the school to have made appropriate progress in respect of the key issues for action, and in developing the capacity to continue to bring about improvements. Cllr James Gibson-Watt, Cabinet Member for a Learning Powys, said: “This is very positive news for Ysgol Bro Caereinion and reflects the commitment and hard work of the headteacher, staff, governors, learners and the wider school community. Their determination to make improvements has…

More than £10 million in funding will support organisations delivering essential social care services across Wales, the Welsh Government announced today. The investment for 2026-27 will help the wide range of people and families who rely on vital support services every day. From young people in crisis to older people living alone, the funding ensures that help will continue to be available when and where it’s needed most. Services to benefit from the funding include ChildLine Cymru to keep its free 24-hour helpline open for young people under 19 who need someone to talk to, in English or Welsh. The…

A £5m investment announced today [Friday 19 November] will save Gwersyll yr Urdd’s Llangrannog swimming pool and boost women’s grassroots sport. Half the money will be used to secure the future of the Urdd swimming pool, another £1.45m to support women’s football and golf and the rest on a variety of sports across Wales. Over the course of this Senedd term, the Welsh Government has provided Sport Wales with £59million to enhance both community and elite sports facilities throughout the country. Minister for Sport, Jack Sargeant, who visited Gwersyll Llangrannog said yesterday, said: “The Welsh Government is committed to ensuring…

Almost 100,000 extra outpatient appointments will have been delivered across Wales by the end of December. In June, Health Secretary Jeremy Miles announced £120m to help tackle waiting times. This has seen tens of thousands of extra appointments delivered – including weekend slots – for patients throughout the country. The funding is also helping provide 20,000 more cataract operations by March 2026. Today’s NHS performance figures show that in October, six health boards saw the total number of people waiting for treatment go down. Swansea Bay has no patients waiting a year or more for their first outpatient appointment, while…

More than £19.6 million in Welsh Government funding is set to revitalise town centres across Wales, delivering transformative regeneration projects that will create thriving spaces for communities to live, work and enjoy.  More than £19.6 million in Welsh Government funding is set to revitalise town centres across Wales, delivering transformative regeneration projects that will create thriving spaces for communities to live, work and enjoy. Local authorities right across Wales will receive grant funding through the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns and Placemaking programmes to tackle empty properties, enhance public spaces and drive economic growth in communities that need it most. Among the projects receiving support, Ceredigion…

Busy schedules leave little time for trial and error. Many people across the UK are rethinking the way they manage everyday tasks, opting for tools and products that are built around speed, reliability, and practicality. This shift isn’t about extravagance; it’s about choosing items that keep pace with daily routines and feel like a natural part of life. Carrying less, moving faster, and keeping everything within reach is becoming a common goal. These changes show up in what people carry in their bags, store at their desks or pack for a weekend away. Across categories, the common thread is ease…

Police are investigating an allegation of rape reported to have taken place at a popular Pembrokeshire nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning. Dyfed Powys Police said the incident was reported to have happened at Sands Nightclub in Saundersfoot just after 3am on Sunday 14 December. It is alleged to have taken place in the toilet area of the venue. Officers have confirmed that an 18 year old male has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in police custody while enquiries continue. Police are now appealing for witnesses who may have been in the nightclub…

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the leasehold sale of The Lion Art Hotel & Restaurant in Berriew, Wales. Created by renowned sculptor Andrew Logan and Michael Davis in 2018, The Lion Art Hotel & Restaurant is a unique 17thcentury boutique hotel with seven en suite bedrooms and three dining rooms, nestled in the charming village of Berriew in Montgomeryshire. The 400-year-old property combines historic architecture with vibrant interiors and Logan’s own bespoke mirrored artworks. After eight years, Andrew and Michael have decided to step back from running the business and hand over the reins to Roshan…

Swansea city centre community services hub Y Storfa was formally opened this week (Wednesday). It has been open to the public since December 1 and in that time has attracted thousands of visitors. Positive comments on social media have included this small selection from those who’ve visited: “I really like it. I’ll be a regular visitor – it’s so convenient whilst in town.” Pat Baldrian “It’s really nice, with individual areas too. I haven’t been to the library in years but I’ll be sure to pop in again.” Peter Martin “The staff and service are excellent.” Chris Perry  “I had…

A man from Canton has been charged following an incident in the Capital Retail Park Leckwith, Cardiff earlier this week (Tuesday, December 16). Officers attended a report of a man with a knife just before midday. A suspect had left the scene but was arrested within 45 minutes and a knife was recovered. Thankfully nobody was injured. Jay Robert, 31, from Canton has been charged with being in possession of a pointed or bladed article in a public place. He appeared at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court yesterday today (Wednesday, December 17) and is remanded in custody until a further court hearing…