Solihull Council has significantly reduced its workforce by 158 posts, saving £2m via a paid-resignation scheme. Agency worker costs also fell by over 36%. Read the full financial scrutiny report.
A £770k Cardiff property listing has stunned viewers with its sea of floor mats. Discover the theories behind the viral 'housing horror' and the home's prime location.
Cardiff's City Hospice launches 2026 Firewalk and 26-mile Walkathon. Take on a challenge to fund vital palliative care. Become a Hospice Hero this new year.
Hope Lowery, 12, from Cardiff, receives a national Epilepsy Star Award for her courage and positive spirit. She aims to raise awareness about epilepsy and invisible disabilities.
Opera legend Sir Bryn Terfel launches a call for entries to find Wales's unsung social care heroes. Nominations for the 2026 Wales Care Awards close on January 31.
Lord's Taverners Wales' annual Christmas Lunches raised a record £43,000 for youth cricket and disability sports. Over 540 guests attended the Cardiff events, funding vital programmes across Wales.
Anthony Trubridge, 28, from Maesteg, transformed his mental health through Ultra White Collar Boxing, raising funds for Movember. Read his inspiring journey from rock bottom to the ring.
Leading figures from Welsh business, education, and innovation sectors have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours List. Discover the inspiring stories behind the awards.
Martin Lewis highlights the Severe Mental Impairment council tax discount, which can cut bills to zero for eligible households. Learn if you qualify and how to claim.
Millions of UK households will get a two-month council tax break in 2026 ahead of new property bands. Find out if you're eligible and how the new high-value surcharge will work.
Cardiff Council is exploring a Workplace Parking Levy to tackle traffic and pollution. The final decision is expected in 2027. Read the latest on the proposed road user charge.
How a Cardiff-based creative firm, Wild Creations, grew from a small studio to crafting installations for global theme parks and blockbuster films. Discover their story of innovation and international success.
Ceris Powell from Glanamman ran the Cardiff Half Marathon, raising £700 for Prince Philip Hospital's chemotherapy day unit. Her effort thanked staff for her uncle's care. Support local NHS charities.
New data shows SUVs now make up 66% of new UK car sales, a 30% jump in 4 years. Experts warn of increased danger to pedestrians and call for policy changes. Read the full analysis.
Consultant Oncoplastic Surgeon Eleri Davies receives an MBE in the 2026 New Year Honours for her dedicated work in breast cancer care and regional risk reduction services in Wales.
New data reveals the shortest and longest council house waiting times across Birmingham wards, with Holyhead at 30 weeks and Quinton at 250 weeks. Discover the full list and council advice.
The Welsh Government is contributing £22m to upgrade Cardiff Central station, a non-devolved asset, to unlock £117.8m in UK funding. The project aims to handle 20 million passengers by 2035.
Up to 12,300 second-home owners face a 100% council tax surcharge as 38 more English councils activate new powers from April. See the full list of affected areas.
Players from Cardiff Rugby and Cardiff City FC spread festive magic at Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice in Sully, meeting families and drawing the Christmas raffle. Discover how the clubs support this vital charity.
Up to 400,000 UK homes may be in the wrong council tax band due to flawed 1991 valuations. Check your band now and challenge it to potentially claim thousands in backdated refunds.
The Salvation Army, with The Parkgate Hotel, delivers 300 festive meals across Cardiff, doubling last year's effort to support those struggling with the cost of living crisis. Read how the community is coming together.
Birmingham residents are disappointed as the 2025 Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour concludes without a city visit. The final stop was in Cardiff on December 22.
Future Birmingham council leaders elected in 2026 will lack full autonomy, bound by a government-imposed action plan to ensure financial stability. Discover the binding roadmap for recovery.
Government commissioners will oversee Birmingham City Council after the 2026 elections, restricting new leaders' autonomy with a strict action plan. Discover the roadmap for recovery.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour heads to Cardiff next, but Birmingham's 2025 date remains unconfirmed. See photos from past Midlands visits and what to expect.
Residents on Canada Road in Cardiff have raised over £700 for Cardiff Foodbank by turning their street into a walk-through Advent calendar. Discover how the community came together for this festive fundraiser.
New research reveals Cardiff's resilience as a top UK investment destination, while Swansea faces challenges. Discover the key factors shaping regional economic appeal.
Warwick District Council must repay double council tax charged on second homes after admitting it 'acted outside the law'. A procedural mistake forces a costly U-turn.
New figures reveal a 0.4% year-on-year drop in Welsh retail footfall for November, with Cardiff among the hardest-hit UK cities. Retailers now pin hopes on a December surge.
Birmingham City Council confirms demolition of vandalism-hit Druids Heath tower blocks will start in early 2025, as residents complain of neglect during regeneration delays.