Vale of Glamorgan ranks among the least affordable UK locations for first-time buyers, with only 3% able to purchase. Vale of Glamorgan: Unaffordable for First-Time Buyers in the UK The Vale is super expensive for first-time buyers. Skipton Group says it’s among the priciest in the UK. Only about 3% there can afford a starter…
NEWSAR assisted a woman on Moel Famau with a suspected broken ankle. She was transported to the Bwlch Pen Barras car park. NEWSAR Rescues Injured Walker on Moel Famau with Suspected Fracture Hey, listen to this. A rescue team helped someone on Moel Famau. It happened Tuesday, February 19. The date was February 19, 2025.…
Revised pylon route aims to minimize impact on communities, tourism, and landscape after feedback. Vyrnwy Frankton Pylon Project Route Changes After Public Input Green GEN Cymru has a project called the Vyrnwy Frankton Project. This project will link Lower Frankton’s electricity network, connecting it to Powys wind farms. The project includes a 4.8km underground cable…
Rachael Whittingham admitted to scratching a police officer but denies biting, leading to a hearing. Powys Woman Admits Assaulting Dyfed-Powys Police Officer in Welshpool Rachael Whittingham was in Welshpool Magistrates’ Court. She admitted assaulting PC Hewitt, with the incident occurring at the Wynnstay Store on February 21 last year. The court learned she disagreed with…
Powys town council receives lottery funding to buy Cae Bodfach field, ensuring its use for community events and public space. Lottery Grant Awarded to Powys Town for Purchase of Community Field The town council wanted to buy Cae Bodfach field. They use it for town events. They got a grant to buy it from Simon…
Freedom Leisure triumphs, securing ‘Learn to Swim Provider’ and ‘Sustainability Award’ in Cardiff, Wales. Freedom Leisure Celebrates Double Award Win in Wales Freedom Leisure won two awards recently: Learn to Swim Provider of the Year and the Sustainability Award. The awards ceremony occurred in Cardiff. Swim Wales organized these awards to recognize aquatic passion and…
Petition against Powys recycling rules exceeds 1,000 signatures due to booking needs and new fees for DIY waste. Powys Residents Fight Recycling Center Changes with Petition Over 1,000 people signed a petition. It opposes new recycling rules in Powys. The rules include booking and fees. They start in April. Councillor Joy Jones started the petition.…
Family Friends in Wrexham receives £9,830 from Hafren Dyfrdwy’s Community Fund to support vital family services. Wrexham Family Friends Service Receives Vital Funding Boost A Wrexham charity got a funding boost. Family Friends helps the Wrexham community. They’ve done this for over 25 years. Family Friends is in Rhosddu and gives practical and emotional help.…
Over 100 arrested in Wales and West England after 121 visits, doubling last year’s figures amid increased enforcement. Wales Sees Surge in Illegal Working Arrests During January Raids Hey, guess what I read? Arrests for illegal work are way up. This happened in Wales and West England last month. They made 101 arrests after 121…