Pembrokeshire heritage group donates to county charity

Pembrokeshire heritage group donates to county charity

A Pembrokeshire heritage group has raised funds for a charity based in the county. Neyland Heritage held a talk titled ‘The history of Neyland in sixty artefacts’ in November, which was popular amongst members. The group raised £150 and chose to donate this money to charity. They chose the charity PATCH which helps people in … Read more

Future of much loved Newport music venue Le Pub safeguarded

Future of much loved Newport music venue Le Pub safeguarded

The future of a much loved grassroots music venue in Newport has been safeguarded. Music Venue Properties (MVP) has announced Le Pub as the latest venue to join its portfolio. It is part of its mission to ensure music venues remain cultural hubs for their communities. The High Street venue will now benefit from long-term … Read more

Newport live music venue taken over by new owners to secure its future

Newport live music venue taken over by new owners to secure its future

A POPULAR music venue in Newport has been bought by a company that supports grassroots music and is looking to secure the venue’s future and bring more people to the city centre. Le Pub has been a cornerstone of Newport’s music scene since opening in 1992. Today, Friday, January 10, Music Venue Properties (MVP) announced it has bought the pub as part … Read more

Ex-first minister backs ‘long overdue’ leasehold reforms

Ex-first minister backs ‘long overdue’ leasehold reforms

Vaughan Gething called for “long-overdue” reform to the leasehold system, warning of injustice, iniquity and unscrupulous landlords fleecing households. The former first minister said new leasehold properties are still being created in Wales following a significant increase over the past two decades. Leading a short debate on January 8, he told the Senedd: “Long leases … Read more

BBC The Traitors fans all disagree with host over ‘favourite mission’

BBC The Traitors fans all disagree with host over ‘favourite mission’

Fans of BBC series The Traitors where in disagreement with one of its hosts after they claimed that the most recent mission was their ‘favourite’. Thursday’s (January 9) episode saw even more tears and tense confrontations. While there were no murders committed by the Traitors, there was a failed recruitment and another Faithful was banished … Read more

DWP Cold Weather Payment postcodes full list as cold snap continues

DWP Cold Weather Payment postcodes full list as cold snap continues

The DWP has triggered new Cold Weather Payments for people living in 51 postcode areas, it announced on Thursday. Around 95,000 eligible households will receive a £25 payment towards the extra cost of heating their homes during the current cold snap. The new payments will cover 45 postcode areas around West Yorkshire including Bradford, Halifax, … Read more