A multi-million pound government funding package will add 23 ambulances to the West Midlands fleet, including eight fully electric vehicles by March 2026. Discover how this boosts emergency response.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits final £89m public funds for the Lower Thames Crossing, giving the green light for 2026 construction start. The project aims to open in the early 2030s.
Dafydd Pett from Bridgend has won the BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion 2025 award for his beekeeping, youth work, and pollinator advocacy. Discover his inspiring story.
Fast-growing Newport tech consultancy de Novo Solutions announces plans to create 50 new roles by 2030, expanding its graduate apprenticeship scheme and boosting the Welsh economy.
West Midlands Police could lose £41.1m in funding, risking further cuts to officers. Crime Commissioner Simon Foster warns of a 'postcode lottery' and fewer police on streets.
Shirebrook Town Council left unable to function after 11 councillors quit. Bolsover District Council appoints temporary members to restore operations. Read the full story.
For the third consecutive year, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water staff have donated hundreds of toys and gifts to charities supporting families across Wales, ensuring children have a special Christmas.
The Senedd has unanimously approved a £116m transitional relief scheme to phase in tax increases for 25,000 Welsh businesses after the 2026 revaluation. Learn how this support will work.
Dudley Council is set for a £75.9m three-year finance settlement from the Labour government. While Labour MPs hail a 'turning point', the borough's Conservative leader urges caution, saying 'the devil is in the detail'. Read the full story.
Labour's Culture Secretary is reviewing BBC funding, with free TV licences for those on benefits among options. Could a £174.50 fee change ease the burden on poorer households?
Birmingham City Council secures a massive £651.5m funding increase over five years as part of a new £78bn government settlement targeting deprived areas. Read the full story.
Unemployment in Wales has surged to 6.1%, affecting 94,000 people, while economic inactivity remains stubbornly high at 24.5%. Explore the latest ONS data and political reactions.
A planned 150-place special school in Shirley, Solihull, has been cancelled after the government redirected £3bn to create specialist places in mainstream schools. Council leader expresses disappointment.
A fundraising team conquered three Welsh peaks in 24 hours, raising over £6,000 for Glangwili Hospital's Cilgerran Children's Ward. The funds will enhance care for young patients across three counties.
Analysis reveals the true economic value of £16bn in projects showcased at the Wales Investment Summit may be far lower, highlighting the need for a focus on home-grown firms.
The UK Government has launched its most significant child poverty plan in years, aiming to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include lifting the two-child benefit cap and tackling temporary accommodation. Read the full details.
The government has announced a £246m funding package for bus services across the West of England. Local authorities will decide how to spend the money on new vehicles, infrastructure, and keeping fares low.
A £264.1 million government funding package will transform bus services in Birmingham and the West Midlands, aiming for lower fares and more reliable journeys. Discover how this investment will impact your commute.
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.
Mercedes-Benz announces a major £20 million investment in the UK, creating 150 high-skilled jobs. The government is contributing £10 million to boost the nation's electric vehicle transition. Read the full details.
Hospice UK warns of unsustainable funding as bed closures rise. The government's new palliative care framework offers hope, but immediate financial support is missing from the budget.
Gloucester City Council faces a 'financial black hole' and is applying for up to £17.5m in emergency government loans to avoid effective bankruptcy, with severe cuts to services planned.
A family-run Christmas grotto in Cwmbran is back, aiming to beat last year's £1,400 fundraising total. This year's proceeds support the Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity. Book now via their Facebook page.
Lynn Griffiths from Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili has been named the Gold Winner for Lifetime Achievement in the prestigious 2025 Pearson National Teaching Awards. Discover his inspiring story.
Government commissioners will oversee Birmingham City Council until at least 2028. The ongoing bins strike and equal pay liabilities are key challenges slowing the council's recovery.
Dudley Council faces a £56m SEND funding black hole despite a national budget change. Discover the local crisis and what the future holds for special needs provision.
Dudley Council awaits answers on a £56m SEND funding deficit despite a new national policy. The financial 'bomb' could still push the authority towards effective bankruptcy. Read the latest.
The Welsh Government's Investment Summit confirms over 10,000 new jobs from £16bn in projects, including a major US data centre and Vodafone's 5G expansion.
A public meeting in Darlaston descends into controversy after a 'shoot' comment is met with laughter. Residents and board members clash over £20 million government funding.