Welsh households will see water bills increase by an average of £86, making them the highest in the UK amid rising costs and environmental concerns Water Bills in Wales Set to Rise by £86, Highest in the UK Cardiff: So, it looks like water bills in Wales are about to take a big leap. Welsh…
Households in England and Wales will face a significant rise in water bills, with increases of over 20% expected from April 2024. Water Bills Set to Surge Over 20% Starting This April London: So, it looks like water bills in England and Wales are about to take a big jump. Starting in April, households can…
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service faces challenges despite a 6.3% budget rise, raising concerns about on-call firefighter availability. Concerns for Welsh Fire Service Despite Budget Increase Swansea: So, the budget for the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is set to rise by 6.3% next year. That brings it to…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is grappling with a £6.82 million budget shortfall for the upcoming year following recent funding announcements. Valleys Council Faces £6 Million Budget Gap After Funding Update Rhondda Cynon Taf: So, the council is in a bit of a pickle. They’ve got a budget gap of over £6 million for next year.…
Home-Start Cymru urges volunteers to help families combat loneliness this December through the 1 Million Minutes campaign Charity Seeks Volunteers to Support Families Facing Loneliness Cardiff: A charity is reaching out for volunteers to help families who are feeling lonely. Home-Start Cymru is backing the Good Morning Britain’s 1 Million Minutes campaign this December. This…
South Lakes Safari Zoo in Cumbria will close by year-end amid ongoing animal welfare concerns and a tragic history of incidents Britain’s ‘Worst Zoo’ Set to Close After Tragic Incidents and Allegations Cumbria: So, it looks like the South Lakes Safari Zoo, which has been called the worst zoo in the UK, is finally shutting…
Neath Port Talbot’s waterfall attraction will see major upgrades, including new facilities and parking, despite some local opposition Plans Approved to Transform Popular Waterfall Attraction in Wales Neath Port Talbot: Exciting changes are coming to one of the area’s favorite spots! The local council just gave the green light for a big development at Waterfall…
Plans for 54 new homes in Pontyberem have been approved, including affordable housing and contributions for local facilities Major Housing Plan for Pontyberem Gets the Green Light Pontyberem: Exciting news for the community! The council has just approved plans for 54 new homes in the Gwendraeth Valley. These will be a mix of two, three,…
A new solar farm will be built on a former landfill site in Carmarthenshire, generating clean energy for the local facility. Carmarthenshire’s Old Landfill Site to Transform into Solar Farm Carmarthen: Exciting news! Plans for a solar farm on a former landfill site have been given the green light. They’re going to set up twenty-two…
Councillors face backlash for allegedly urging drivers to bypass a vehicle ban on a town shortcut, raising safety concerns for pedestrians. Councillors Accused of Illegally Encouraging Drivers to Ignore Ban Monmouth: So, there’s been some drama with the local councillors. They’re being called out for supposedly encouraging drivers to use a shortcut that’s actually closed…
