Growing issues related to homelessness across Bridgend county borough continue to be felt this year, according to a recent report which was given to councillors. It came at a scrutiny committee meeting held this month, where members heard about the key housing and homelessness challenges the council is facing, as the number of people using … Read more
Former England rugby player Tom Voyce is believed to have died after apparently trying to cross a flood-swollen river in his car. Northumbria Police said the 43-year-old is believed to have gone into the River Aln near Alnwick, Northumberland. Officers are searching for Mr Voyce, who has not been seen since Saturday. A force spokesperson … Read more
-Credit: (Image: Reach Publishing Services Limited) Former England international Tom Voyce is presumed dead after going missing over the weekend. Northumbria Police say they received a report on Sunday that the 43-year-old – who won nine caps for England – had not returned home after being out with friends. The former Bath, Wasps and Gloucester … Read more
Some teachers at a Caerphilly borough school will strike tomorrow due to the proposed closure of the school. Members of the NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union at Lewis Girls’ School, Ystrad Mynach, are taking action on Wednesday, December 11 over plans to close the school and merge with Lewis Pengam School. The union claims the … Read more
The Welsh Government has unveiled its spending plans for next year with an additional £1.5bn allocated to public services, including an extra £610m for health and social care. Mark Drakeford announced all government departments will receive increases in day-to-day revenue and longer-term capital funding, marking a departure from last year’s cuts. Wales’ finance secretary described … Read more
The cast of Gavin & Stacey have spoken about the “very emotional” last day on set as they wrapped up filming for this year’s Christmas special, which promises to be the hit sitcom’s last ever episode. With that in mind, the cast have revealed what little bits of memorabilia they snuck away from the set … Read more
When Mel Evans suffered and survived a heart attack in Christmas 2021, he had no idea it would have such a life-changing impact. However, due to complications, he suffered a stroke and developed sepsis, the 61-year-old ended up needing to have a double lower-leg amputation. It came as a surprise to the father-of-three, as he … Read more
Gavin & Stacey fans only have a few more weeks to wait before they finally find out what will happen in the last ever episode of the BBC sitcom. As excitement is ramping up, James Corden and Ruth Jones revealed on Zoe Ball’s BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show that their last day working on Gavin … Read more
-Credit: (Image: ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images) These are your evening rugby headlines on Tuesday, December 10. Tribute planned for tragic player Toulouse are set to pay tribute to 17-year-old Medhi Narjissi after the fly-half was swept out to sea earlier this year. The son of former Morocco and Agen hooker Djalil Narjissi, the teenager … Read more
On October 31, 1989, Newport RFC faced the mighty New Zealand All Blacks at Rodney Parade in a historic rugby clash. The All Blacks, on their unbeaten tour of the British Isles, featured future Wales head coach Warren Gatland in the starting line-up as hooker. This match would mark the last occasion a Welsh club … Read more