Additional funding to support education has been announced by the Welsh Government’s cabinet secretary for education. Lynne Neagle, who is also MS for Torfaen, has announced an additional £50m in 2024-25 to support education standards and infrastructure across Wales. She said: “I recognise the financial pressures within the education sector, and I am thankful for the … Read more
Postal workers have been been showing what it is like to deliver letters and parcels in the peak Christmas period to their local MP. Jessica Morden, MP for Newport East, visited postal workers at Newport East Delivery Office to find out how they copy with around double the normal volume of letters and parcels processed at … Read more
Here are the lasted planning applications received by Monmouthshire County Council: Conversion plans An application to convert a redundant farm building to visitor accommodation at Upper Farm Bungalow, Church Lane, Llandewi Rhydderch, has been submitted by Jess Cox and Dan Bevan, of the same address. Change of use Plans to change the use of the … Read more
There has been an almost 12 per cent increase in animal neglect reports this year in Wales according to the RSPCA. The charity fears the problem is about to get worse as more pet owners face financial hardship this Christmas. Across Gwent the figures were: Blaenau Gwent 88 neglect incidents in 2023 between January and September, 102 … Read more
Cadw has joined forced with Minecraft Education to launch a Welsh language version. Wales is one of the highest users of Minecraft Education in the world and this will be the first time children will be able to access it in Welsh. The move aims to encourage the use of Welsh by learners and fluent speakers … Read more
Here are the lasted planning decisions from Torfaen County Borough Council. Loft conversion Plans to convert the loft of 54 Wainfelin Avenue, Wainfelin, Pontypool, with a dormer to the rear have been approved. Extension approval Planners have approved with conditions an application to build a single storey extension and side dormer at Trevue, 5 Friars … Read more
Business leaders plan to increase both the number of days employees are required to be in the office, and their monitoring of this, according to Grant Thornton UK LLP. The business and financial adviser’s Business Outlook Tracker, which surveyed 603 UK businesses in October, found that 86 per cent were already mandating time in the office … Read more
Here are the lasted planning decisions from Monmouthshire County Council: New home Plans for a detached two-bedroom home on land beside Tollstone House, Grosmont, have been approved by a delegated officer. The approval is subject to a S106. Extension yes A delegated officer has approved plans for a first-floor extension above the annexe/garage at The … Read more
STAFF and residents at an Abergavenny care community are keen to show that Christmas is a time for giving after supporting a toy appeal. During November and December, community interest company Cwtch Angels run a toy appeal, with the aim of donating new or pre-loved toys to parents who may struggle to buy presents for … Read more
McDonald’s in Risca has reopened after a redesign which aims to deliver a better customer experience. The restaurnat, which is owned and operated by franchisee Ron Mounsey, has been given a ‘Convenience of the Future’ redesign, which is being rolled out by McDonald’s to combine a new restaurant layout with the latest technology to create a … Read more