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First offshore wind project approved by new Welsh Government

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:01:00 Z

The new Welsh Government has approved its first major offshore wind project, marking a major milestone for Wales’ renewable energy aspirations.

Wales’ Commonwealth Games heroes celebrated at homecoming

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:00 Z

Team Wales heroes were given a warm welcome home today (Thursday 6 August) during a special event to honour and celebrate the nation’s success at the Commonwealth Games.

Deputy Minister for Transport holds urgent meeting on Menai Suspension Bridge

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:42:00 Z

Urgent meeting held yesterday to tackle short-term issues on Menai Bridge.

Unlocking Wales’ Potential - creating a Culture and Sport powerhouse

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:01:00 Z

Call for Evidence to create new 10-year Culture and Sport Strategy
Sport and Creative Industries to be included for first time
The strategy aims to develop Wales into a culture and sport powerhouse

New business units available in Carmarthenshire

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:01:00 Z

Five new energy-efficient business units completed in Llandeilo
£3 million joint project between Carmarthenshire County Council and Welsh Government
Units now available for businesses to occupy

New Chief Allied Health Professions Officer welcomed

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:30:00 Z

Gareth Evans, a podiatrist and experienced health and care leader, has taken up the role of Wales's Chief Allied Health Professions Officer.
Allied health professionals (AHPs) are central to the Welsh Government's preventative health agenda and in delivering care closer to home.
The appointment strengthens national professional leadership and advice for AHPs as Wales shifts to community-based models of care.

Bluetongue: Livestock keepers in Wales urged to take action

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:01:00 Z

Welsh Government is urging farmers and livestock keepers across Wales to check for signs of Bluetongue (BTV-3), as cases continue to rise in Wales and England.
Livestock can move freely between England and Wales since the all-Wales Restricted Zone began in November 2025, so keepers should check the Bluetongue status of animals before buying or moving them.
Keepers should take three steps: check the Bluetongue status of replacement animals, speak to their vet about vaccination, and report suspected cases promptly to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

Welsh Government investment helps support care through the medium of Welsh

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:00:00 Z

The National Centre for Learning Welsh leads a national Learn Welsh programme that helps health and care staff develop the skills and confidence to use Welsh in the workplace.
Receiving care in Welsh can help people feel more comfortable, feel understood and take part in decisions about their care.
Support for students and trainees helps grow the bilingual health and care workforce of the future.

Statement from the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Siân Gwenllian

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:35:00 Z

The Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Siân Gwenllian, has issued the following statement in response to the recent incident at Gwaelod-y-garth.

Wales moves closer to a universal childcare system: all local authorities on track to complete first phase of expansion

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z

All local authorities in Wales on track to offer Welsh Government-funded childcare for all two-year-olds by end of March 2027
Major milestone reached on journey towards universal childcare offer
More families set to benefit as childcare expansion gathers pace across the country