Wales has recorded its third day this week with no new Covid-19 deaths, according to Public Health Wales. Public Health Wales confirmed no new reported deaths from Covid-19 today, after also doing so on Friday and Monday. The number of deaths recorded is however often lower on weekends as there […]
Wales’ former First Minister Carwyn Jones has branded the Brexit Party “English nationalists” after they announced that they would campaign in the Senedd election to abolish the institution. He called on them to respect the results of the 1997 and 2011 referendums to set up and give the Welsh Parliament […]
A further set of coronavirus restrictions have been lifted in Wales today meaning that self-contained accommodation such as holiday cottages and caravans can open. Holidaymakers are due to arrive at cottages, caravans and yurts in Wales for the first time since March. But the resurgence of tourism in Wales has […]
Members of the National Union of Journalists working for Cardiff-based Media Wales have passed a motion of no confidence in Reach plc’s senior executives over their handling of a group-wide redundancy announcement this week. More than 70 journalists working for the company – the majority of the workforce – have […]
First Minister Mark Drakeford stressed the two-metre social distancing rule “remains the default position in Wales” at Friday’s coronavirus press briefing. His comments came after the government announced that hairdressers, barbers and most indoor tourist attractions will reopen on Monday, following the latest review of the coronavirus restrictions. The First […]
Dyfed-Powys Police issued more than 1,700 fines during the lockdown period, the force has announced. Between March 27, when fixed penalty notices (FPN) were introduced, and July 6 when the ‘stay local’ rule was lifted the force reported 1,710 people for breaches of travel restrictions. Almost two-thirds of these were […]
No new coronavirus deaths have been reported in Wales today for the second time this week. Public Health Wales confirmed no new reported deaths from Covid-19 today, after also doing so on Monday. The total number of people who have died remains at 1,540. Public Health Wales figures also showed […]
The First Minister Mark Drakeford has suggested that pubs, cafes, restaurants and bars will be able to reopen indoors in Wales from early August, providing coronavirus cases continue to fall. Options for reopening will be considered from 3 August, if conditions allow, he said. The UK Government’s “eat out to […]
Hairdressers, barbers and most indoor tourist attractions will reopen on Monday, the First Minister announced today as he set out further measures to lift Wales’ coronavirus restrictions. From July 20, playgrounds, community centres and outdoor gyms will be able to reopen gradually when safety checks and mitigations are put in […]
Children in Wales are being taught about Welsh history, including the flooding of Capel Celyn, by playing the Minecraft video game. Mentrau Iaith Cymru, and in particular Menter Iaith Môn, Dinbych and Caerffili have been working within the game to create significant buildings and moments in Welsh history. Castell Dinas […]
