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Universal Primary Free School Meals across Wales are to benefit from an estimated additional £8m investment over the coming two years, with the price spent per meal to rise from £3.20 to £3:40.

Schools and other public buildings across Wales will receive solar panels as part of £9m funding to reduce energy bills and decarbonise public buildings. 

A Bill to reform bus services in Wales has today (Tuesday 9 December) been passed by the Senedd, putting Wales at the forefront of improving bus services in the UK.

Senedd Members have today supported a historic Bill, which will create Wales' first smoke-free generation.

Cllr Una O’Halloran, Leader of Islington Council, said: “We’re deeply shocked and saddened that a 15-year-old boy has died following a stabbing on Westbourne Road this afternoon (Tuesday, 9 December).

A note from Councillor Mike Evemy, Leader, Cotswold District Council

New bins will be delivered to residents from January as Dudley Council introduces a new waste and recycling service in line with national government legislation.

Construction of the Ayrshire Innovation Park (AIP), at Moorfield in Kilmarnock, is officially underway and officials gathered in Kilmarnock to celebrate the start of this £48.8m Ayrshire Growth Deal project.

Two much-loved Chapel Market traders named Islington’s 2025 Market Traders of the Year, honouring their dedication, quality, and character.

Muirkirk Primary held a special celebration recently, to mark earning a Silver: Rights Respecting Award from UNICEF, a leading organisation supporting children and their rights across the world.

Hackney remains committed to supporting carnival arts and local carnival groups.

Plans to be discussed at executive board meeting on 17 December

The Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru have reached an agreement which will allow the budget for 2026-27 to pass and secures almost £300m of additional investment in Wales’ public service.

Wiernicki Spotlights Future Industry Challenges and Opportunities

ABS Ranked as World’s Largest Class Organization

Air Commodore Alistair Monkman CBE shared his Christmas message for 2025.

Cable damage at Edge Hill is causing disruption to train services to and from Liverpool Lime Street today (9 December 2025).

Three secondary schools in East Ayrshire are participating in the Powering Future Schools Challenge and taking on sustainability challenges currently facing Scottish businesses.

Great Western Railway (GWR) has given a warm welcome to its newest addition at Oxford station – a Christmas tree donated by Blenheim Palace.

Reading’s foster and kinship carers came together for a night of celebration and recognition last month (21 November), as Reading Borough Council hosted its annual awards ceremony at the town’s vibrant Jazz Café.