Summer 2015 success for Walesâ tourism industry
Figures published today by the Welsh Government show that the tourism industry in Wales had a successful summer with figures for the first nine...
Specialist eye care services to be provided closer to peopleâs homes
Assessment and treatment services for people with wet-AMD, which can cause swift sight loss, will be moved out of hospitals closer to peopleâs homes...
A further ÂŁ4.2 million for flood affected communities
Natural Resources Minister Carl Sargeant has announced a further ÂŁ4.2 million for two communities at risk of flooding.
The funding has been allocated for the...
SCHOOL TERM TIME HOLIDAY VICTORY FOR WALES
Parents have won a dramatic battle on school term time holidays as Welsh Education Minister Huw Lewis insists that he will ensure that Local...
OXFAM CYMRU BLUEPRINT REVEALS EXTENT OF ECONOMIC INEQUALITY IN WALES
New calculations by Oxfam Cymru reveal 16% of the Welsh population have as much wealth as everyone else put together â demonstrating the extent...
A fifth of Welsh parents struggle to get kids away from...
A fifth of Welsh parents (20 per cent) struggle to get their children to âunplugâ and take part in activities away from television, phone...
Welsh least aware nation in Britain of number of major factors...
Welsh adults are the least aware in Britain that physical inactivity (44% aware), drinking alcohol (52% aware), eating a poor diet (59% aware) and...
New measures to tackle substance misuse in Wales
A new plan to tackle the harms caused by âlegal highsâ and risky drinking behaviours by older people has been unveiled by the Welsh...
ÂŁ2.3m for flood protection in Wales announced by First Minister
First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones has said that ÂŁ2.3 million will be spent to support communities across Wales at risk of flooding.
The funding,...
New legislation on Welsh language in planning comes into force
Provisions to ensure the Welsh language is considered in the planning system came into force Monday 4th January 2016.
Under section 11 of the Planning Act,...
Fundraiser Katie Cutler tops list of 2015âs inspirational people
Woman who helped raise more than ÂŁ300k for disabled mugging victim tops Discovery Channel list after inspiring the most people this year
The global show...
Suzy Lamplugh Trust Wants Everyone In Wales To Resolve To Make...
WITH 2016 fast approaching, national charity Suzy Lamplugh Trust is urging all Welsh residents to keep personal safety in mind when making New Yearâs...
Government superfast broadband rollout reaches more than 3.5 million UK homes...
¡  Almost nine out ten UK homes now able to get superfast speeds, up from 0% in 2009
¡  Every home and business in the UK now...
JIM DAVIDSON CHARLTON NIL UK TOUR ON SALE NOW:
Following a hugely successful first leg of the tour, the peopleâs favourite and one of Britainâs greatest ever comedians, Jim Davidson OBE has added...
Christian Malcolm flies flag for Action for Children on Celebrity Mastermind
Star Welsh athlete Christian Malcolm is appearing on BBC Oneâs Celebrity Mastermind at 7pm on December 29th and has selected Action for Children as his...
First Minister’s Christmas message
First Minister Carwyn Jonesâ Christmas message to the people of Wales.
âChristmas is a special time of year; a time for friends and families to...
Christmas comes early for community projects as Minister announces ÂŁ2.8m million...
Ten community projects across Wales are set to celebrate after being awarded a share of over ÂŁ2.8 million.
The Community Facilities Programme provides organisations with...
Take extra care of pets this Christmas
As we approach Christmas, the Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Christianne Glossop, reminded pet owners to take extra care with their pets over the...
Over ÂŁ4m to promote the Welsh Language
The First Minister for Wales, Carwyn Jones, today announced the 76 organisations successful in securing Welsh Government funding to help facilitate and promote the...
Sheep tagging changes in the New Year
Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans has reminded farmers about important changes that affect the way in which sheep keepers identify lambs.
From...
Minister supports Fire Service independence from PCCs
Public Services Minister Leighton Andrews has written to the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) in support of their continued independence from Police and Crime Commissionersâ...
Consultation on Blue Badge for temporary conditions and changes to the...
The Welsh Government is to consult on extending Blue Badge eligibility for temporary conditions and on streamlining the assessment process.
Transport Minister, Edwina Hart, today...
New HPV vaccine programme for gay men to be introduced in...
A new HPV vaccination programme for men who have sex with men (MSM) will be introduced in Wales, Health and Social Services Minister Mark...
National Recognition for Stonemasons
A father and son building team from Pembrokeshire have been awarded a high commendation at a national building awards ceremony in London.
Nick Fountain and...
Action to protect Walesâ places of worship
The Welsh Government is today publishing a new plan to protect vulnerable places of worship across Wales and find ways in which they can...
Good deal for Wales – 2016 fishing quota agreement reached
Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans has welcomed a âstrong and fairâ deal for the Welsh fishing industry which will increase quotas...
Minister commits ÂŁ6 million to flood prevention
Funding of ÂŁ3 million for progressing flood protection works in St Asaph during 2016/17 has been announced by Natural Resources Minister Carl Sargeant.
The Minister...
Welsh Government takes action to increase affordable housing
The Welsh Government has set out its commitment to supporting social landlords and increasing the supply of affordable homes in Wales.
In last weekâs Draft...
100-day plans to improve cancer services across Wales
Every health board in Wales has produced a 100-day plan to improve cancer services and waiting times, Deputy Health Minister Vaughan Gething announced today.
The...
Education Minister – This Christmas pick up a book and make...
Education Minister Huw Lewis has encouraged people across Wales to dedicate some time this Christmas to reading with their children.
Education Begins At Home is...
Take advantage of TB info grant â Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans, has reminded farmers to consider the potential TB risk animals could pose before purchasing them.
Earlier this...
A better pathway for prison leavers
From today, people who are facing homelessness when leaving prison will receive better support to help ensure they have access to a secure home,...
‘Shop local this Christmas’ encourages Minister
As Christmas fast approaches, Communities and Tackling Poverty Minister, Lesley Griffiths, has encouraged people to visit their local high street to do their shopping.
The...
Digital technology puts people in control of their health and social...
People will be able to have a consultation with their GP using a smartphone and monitor their own health via digital devices as part...
SAFEGUARDING WALESâ ANCIENT WOODLAND
A project led by Natural Resources Wales to help restore some of the 19,500 hectares of ancient woodland across Wales has brought in Thomson...
Children in Wales should have the right to walk or cycle...
Sustrans Cymru is calling for the next Welsh Government to transform the way children travel to school.
On the day the Childrenâs Commissioner launches a...
Minister announces extra Help to Buy a home
The Welsh Government has today announced it is investing up to ÂŁ290 million in the second phase of Help to Buy âWales.
Between 2016 â...
Minister established Group to promote the use of Welsh in Local...
Public Services Minister Leighton Andrews has today (Thursday 10th December) set up a Working Group to advise on the best use of the Welsh...
New deal to help people facing a mental health crisis
A new agreement to improve the system of care and support for people in a mental health crisis has today been signed by the...
Small Business Rates Relief extended for year with ÂŁ98million from Welsh...
The Welsh Governmentâs Small Business Rates Relief Scheme will be extended for another year, Economy Minister Edwina Hart has announced.
The ÂŁ98million scheme, which benefits...
A budget to support new momentum in Welsh education
Funding for schools in Wales will remain at 1% above changes to the Welsh Budget overall, despite a challenging settlement from the UK Government,...
Minister announces âbetter than expectedâ settlement for Local Government
Local authorities will receive more than ÂŁ4 billion funding from the Welsh Government in 2016-17 Public Services Minister, Leighton Andrews has announced.
The figure represents...
Stay Safe: Minister launches new educational resource
A new educational resource aimed at safeguarding and educating young people to stay safe and prevent child sex exploitation has been launched by Education...
Minister launches plan to tackle antibiotic resistance threat
A new plan to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance, one of the greatest health threats facing the country, has been launched by Health and Social Services...
Views sought on six-day standstill changes
Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans, is seeking views on new proposals to provide an alternative to the six-day standstill, without compromising...
Welsh language services in Walesâ health and social care services to...
Ensuring the safety, dignity and respect of Welsh speakers is at the heart of plans to offer health and social care services in Welsh...
Minister announces contracts worth ÂŁ50m for enhanced Business Wales service
The Welsh Governmentâs flagship Business Wales service is set to expand, with the aim of creating 10,000 new businesses, 28,300 new jobs and providing...
NHS Wales winter plans in place, says chief executive
Reducing hospital admissions, improved support for patients to go home after being treated and more staff are among the measures being put in place...
Seren Conference shines a light on supporting Walesâ brightest students
The Seren Network has identified Walesâ top 1000 academically gifted year 12 students and aims to help them fulfil their potential and assist them...
Minister to highlight pioneering Welsh approach to tackling climate change in...
Natural Resources Minister Carl Sargeant has set out the key role the Welsh Government and other state and regional governments are playing in tackling...
