A simple phone call from a Second World War veteran on a dark November evening has sparked a national training programme now supporting frontline professionals across the UK to better identify and assist older veterans. Age Cymru Dyfed has developed […]
A new seaweed extract could have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing, according to scientists testing it as part of efforts to improve the nation’s health. Sourced from seaweed sustainably harvested in the UK, it could offer a […]
The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, nestled in Three Cocks between Brecon and Hay-on-Wye, hosted a Charity Bingo Night on Friday 27th February, raising a record-breaking £1,256 in support of Sue Ryder. The sell-out event was a true ‘full house’, […]
Yesterday (Thursday 26 February) Wales unveiled its first comparative demonstration of hydrogen and electric refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), marking a major milestone in the nation’s ambition to accelerate cleaner, greener transport solutions. The trials will be delivered in partnership with […]
All eyes of the shearing world will be on New Zealand (NZ) later this week with the 2026 World Shearing & Wool Handling Championships taking place at Masterton. The championships, last held in 2023 at the Royal Highland Show in […]
St John Ambulance Cymru has celebrated a major milestone as three volunteers from Aberystwyth University become the first in Wales to qualify as Event Responders, setting the standard for the charity’s future-ready clinical workforce Charlotte Johnson, Poppy Willis and Harry […]
On Wednesday 25 February the National Library of Wales will embark on a special educational journey to celebrate St David’s Day. Its Education Service and the musician and poet Casi Wyn will follow a historic pilgrimage route, starting in Holywell, travelling through mid-Wales and […]
Landowners and farmers across Wales can apply for enhanced tree planting grants from next week, with a new £825 per hectare incentive payment available for native broadleaf woodland creation. This additional one-off payment forms part of the Welsh Government‘s commitment […]
A care organisation is helping to save one of Wales’ most threatened birds after an alarming collapse in numbers. Wrexham-based Pendine Park has worked with North Wales Wildlife Trust to support a conservation drive aimed at reversing a 76 per […]
Welcome to 2026 and a fabulous new year of great gardens to visit with the National Garden Scheme. Ceredigion has 21 gardens opening in 2026 (including 7 new gardens), enabling 24 garden Open Days as well as 11 gardens Open […]
Wales risks “long-term damage” to its cultural opportunities unless the next Welsh Government introduces a dedicated Culture Bill to protect it in law, the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales has warned. Derek Walker says a 17% fall in public […]
Ysgol y Llys pupils have dug deep to help nature on their school grounds by creating new habitats. Pupils have joined with Denbighshire County Council’s Biodiversity and Countryside Service team members to plant over 600 trees of varied species at […]
