A GWENT council has seen its budget deficit increase by £964,000 putting it on course for a £4.3 million overspend. However it is hoped “budget recovery measures” which are still being drawn up could stem spending at Monmouthshire County Council by £1 million, which would reduce the gap between what the council is spending and … Read more
Eight ‘special guardians’ are set to share their unique experiences on stage at the Torch Theatre. On Thursday, December 12, the guardians will join Sophie Pierce in a presentation aiming to highlight the importance and challenges of their roles. The event, featuring professionally produced films, seeks to raise national awareness and recognition for special guardians. … Read more
Pembrokeshire College students recently embarked on an educational trip to London. The 34 learners, studying A-level sciences, psychology, sociology, and applied science, were treated to a blend of academic and cultural experiences. The psychology and sociology students explored crime and punishment at the London Dungeons and attended live court cases at the Old Bailey. Meanwhile, … Read more
A Pembrokeshire business has been recognised at the 2025 TWIA Wedding Industry Awards. SASS Surprise Singers, based in Milford Haven, were voted ‘Highly Commended’ regional winners for Best Music Act in Wales. The awards night took place at St Tewdrics House in Chepstow. Alina of SASS Surprise Singers said: “I am so thrilled we have … Read more
Choristers spread festive cheer at Pembroke Castle’s Christmas fair. The Pembroke and District Male Voice Choir, under the direction of musical director Juliet Rossiter, dazzled attendees on Saturday, November 30, with a selection of 12 items, including familiar carols. Their performance, enhanced by the presence of Rev. William Lambert as the new accompanist and the … Read more
A restaurant in a Pembrokeshire golf club has been recognised in the Michelin Guide within its first year of opening. The Links, located in Tenby Golf Club, opened in October 2023 and was named in the Michelin Guide 2024. The restaurant also received two AA Rosettes within six months of opening. It is currently ranked … Read more
More settled but cooler conditions will greet much of the UK this week as the clean-up operation from Storm Darragh gets under way. Winds will gradually ease with noticeably less rainfall by Wednesday but temperatures will stay in the single figures, the Met Office said. The fourth named storm of the season brought strong gusts … Read more
When couple Michael and Andrew were looking for a new home away from the busy streets and air pollution of London there was really only one choice – beautiful Wales, especially as they already had links to a remote area of Powys that they loved. The couple were leaving behind a spacious and colour drenched … Read more
A number of schools across Wales are shut tomorrow after damage or power cuts caused by Storm Darragh. Some councils have listed schools as shut on their websites, but stressed closure was the decision of heads and governing bodies. One secondary affected said pupils would be working remotely. As of 9.30pm on Sunday December 8 … Read more
-Credit: (Image: Reach Publishing Services Limited) Coleen Rooney could be crowned the new Queen of the Jungle in tonight’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! final, but her famous husband Wayne won’t be there to greet her in Australia. The TV personality was the headline signing for the latest series of the hit … Read more