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Rural communities placed at the heart of Welsh Government
- White Paper published on issues and challenges facing rural Wales, action on climate change, sustainability and environmental protections.
- Around one in three people in Wales live in rural areas facing higher costs, lower pay and unequal access to services
- Proposals are designed to support thriving rural communities, businesses and public services
Digital health EU funding scheme open for Welsh applications
Welsh companies and organisations will be able to access R&D funding as Wales becomes a regional partner with a major EU scheme, the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, Adam Price, has announced.
More than 2,000 enjoy Dudley Pride celebrations
Vibrant colour, music and celebration filled Stone Street Square on Saturday (July 18) as around 2,500 people throughout the day enjoyed Dudley Pride.
Pembrokeshire County Council launches consultation on Community Council electoral arrangements
Pembrokeshire County Council is inviting residents, organisations and other interested parties to have their say on proposed changes to the electoral arrangements of a number of Community Councils across the county.
E.ON Next confirms it will pass on savings from VAT cut to customers
Following the Government’s decision to remove VAT from electricity bills from 1 October, E.ON Next has confirmed it will pass on every penny of savings to its customers.
Service changes as Anglia soil dries out in the heat
From Monday 3 August, there will be timetable changes on the line to and from King’s Lynn, and extra late night engineering works on other Anglia routes, as track is again affected by hot weather and sustained low rainfall.
USAA Joins Alamo Revitalization Plan in Support of Military City USA
Partnership honors San Antonio’s military community and underscores USAA’s enduring commitment to the economic development of its hometown
GWR launches £49 Family Day Out ticket as ‘railcations’ surge this summer
New fixed-price ticket follows sharp rise in bookings for cities, coastal resorts and destinations
'Inspirational' youngsters hailed for 'incredible' strengths and talents at inaugural awards.
Scores of 'exceptional' youngsters have notched up accolades at Lancashire's inaugural education awards.
HS2 completes major A43 works during twin weekend closures
- Download new photos showing the site near Brackley, Northamptonshire, where HS2 engineers have realigned the A43 across a new bridge
- The bridge is being delivered using a top-down construction method, with the structure built at ground level, before the earth is excavated to create space for the trains to pass underneath.
- Northbound carriageway was closed and realigned on 11-12th July followed by the southbound carriageway on 18-19th July. The multi-stage approach was designed to reduce disruption for drivers and avoid the British Grand Prix.
Andi Oliver reflects on finding her roots, travelling solo and the journeys that shaped her life on Routes with Jenni Falconer
Chef, broadcaster and author Andi Oliver joins Jenni Falconer for the latest episode of Routes, the podcast from LNER, where she reflects on the journeys that have defined her life, from growing up in Cyprus and discovering her family roots in Antigua, to the solo adventures that transformed her outlook on life.
Meet the purrfect companions who are supporting older people
Misty, Phyllis and Ginge are proving popular additions to Leyland day centre with staff crediting them with helping reduce anxiety and improving the wellbeing of people who visit.
First Bus plays its part in powering the Commonwealth Games organising team
First Bus will be helping to power the 2026 Commonwealth Games team when the action gets underway in Glasgow this week.
Expert shares 7 travel insurance tricks most Brits don't know - including one that could mean you're already covered
Millions of Brits could be wasting up to £55 per year on annual travel insurance they already have, new research from Go.Compare reveals.[1]
For those purchasing worldwide travel insurance, this rises to £96 per year in avoidable costs - enough to cover eight months of Disney+ Standard, or seven months of Spotify Premium.[1][2][3]
Great Escapes podcast returns with a fresh take on the British staycation
Great Escapes – the travel-comedy podcast sponsored by Great Western Railway – is back, with comedians Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner uncovering unforgettable staycation experiences across the South West and Wales.
Inspiring the next generation of girls with a love of sport
More than 70 girls from Ysgol Bro Gwaun and Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi enjoyed a morning packed with sport and fun at Fishguard Leisure Centre on Monday 6 July.
E.ON UK responds to VAT cut on energy bills to ease cost of living
Responding to Prime Minister Andy Burnham's announcement on cutting VAT on electricity bills, CEO of E.ON UK Chris Norbury says:
New road closures at major Leeds park to prevent damage to grounds
Road closures will be introduced at Temple Newsam estate starting Thursday 23 July to combat nuisance driving and anti-social behaviour.
From farm to fork: Wales announces plan to transform the nation's food
- New strategy to cover the entire food system from farm to fork
- Expert group being established to shape the future of Welsh food
- Industry champion appointed to lead stakeholder engagement
Rail industry launches pilot to transform passenger information during disruption
Millions of rail passengers are set to benefit from new technology designed to deliver clearer, real-time information during disruption, as the system launches on some of Scotland’s busiest rail routes for the first time.