Every single government department in Wales will get more money this year compared to last year. While Labour repeatedly spoke of a “brighter” future, there was criticism that the spending announced by Finance Minister Mark Drakeford doesn’t go far enough to make up for cuts, particularly sweeping cuts in the 2024-2025 budget. You can read … Read more
PILL business owner hopes to inspire woman from the area to start up their own businesses. Louise Davis has lived in Pill since she was a one-year-old. She started her own decorations business from scratch in the area. “I want to to open the doors for other Pill businesswomen,” said Ms Davis. Ms Davis said her … Read more
THE WINNER of the Unpaid Carer prize at the Argus health and care awards said her late father would be smiling down at her. “There are so many unpaid carers out there, and to have recognition really means a lot to me. My Dad would be extremely proud and be smiling down,” said award-winning carer Julie … Read more
Some of Newport’s long-standing “vacant and derelict” properties are being targeted by the council in a bid to improve the city’s appearance. A scrutiny committee heard, on Monday, that the council had drawn up a “priority list of unsightly properties”. It will use regulatory powers to “tackle the appearance of these properties, with a view … Read more
A Police helicopter was deployed on Monday night to the valleys to support Gwent Police during an incident involving a group of men. The helicopter was dispatched from NPAS St Athan and flew to a location in Brynmawr. A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: “We received a report of suspicious behaviour in Warwick Road, Brynmawr at … Read more
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has pushed back against Western pressure to lower his country’s conscription age, vowing not to sacrifice young soldiers to fill gaps in equipment and training. Mr Zelensky emphasised that Ukraine’s focus should remain on equipping its existing brigades while allies work to decisively end Russia’s full-scale invasion. In a post on … Read more
South Korean police have raided the office of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his role in declaring martial law last week – a move that plunged Asia’s fourth-biggest economy into crisis and caused alarm among its allies. South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said the search on Wednesday was part of an attempt by law enforcement … Read more
South Korea’s former defence minister, who is accused of playing a lead role in the president’s failed imposition of martial law, has tried to commit suicide in police custody. Shin Yong-hae, commissioner general of the Korea Correctional Service, told parliament that Kim Mr tried to kill himself at a detention centre in Seoul. Mr Shin … Read more
Reform of education for children with additional learning needs is inconsistent and there’s too much “variability” across Wales, school watchdog Estyn has warned. Although there has been progress there are “significant challenges”, inspectors said in a report today (DEC 11) evaluating the new system. The new ALN system replaced the Special Educational Needs (SEN) system … Read more
NFL star Joe Burrow’s home was broken into while he was in Texas for a Monday Night Football game against the Dallas Cowboys, with the burglary discovered by swimsuit model Olivia Ponton. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office stated that Ponton, an IMG model and influencer discovered the break-in when she arrived at the residence, according … Read more