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Essential resurfacing work to take place on A55 Junction 33 to A494 St David’s

Essential resurfacing work is to take place on both directions of the A55 carriageway between Junction 33 Northop and the A494 St David’s Interchange, beginning on 17 May for three weeks. 

Welsh Government

Welsh Museums Day – a celebration at home for 2020

May 12 is Welsh Museums Day - held annually by the Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales with the Museums Association. This year, the celebrations of the rich diversity of museums across the country will be done on social media.

Welsh Government

New funding to support Welsh dairy farmers through Covid19

Rural Affairs Minister, Lesley Griffiths, has today [Saturday 9 May] announced funding for Welsh dairy farmers hardest hit by the recent exceptional market conditions as a result of Covid19.

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Wales extends coronavirus lockdown

The coronavirus lockdown in Wales will be extended for a further three weeks, with minor adjustments proposed but maximum caution maintained to ensure the virus does not spread, First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed.

First Minister pays tribute to those who lived during the Second World War

VE DAY 75: First Minister pays tribute to those who lived through the Second World War.

Seventy-five years ago today, the nation celebrated Victory of Europe.

Across Wales people came together to share whatever they had –sugar, biscuits or beer – to celebrate in the streets.

That momentous day must have seemed very far away during the long years of conflict and strict rationing.

Today, we pay tribute to all those who lived through the Second World War.

Mrs Edna Leon

VE Day 75: Zoom calls with WW2 vets, tea parties at home and a silence to unite the nation

  • First Minister asks Wales to stand in silence at 11am today
  • Ministers have held virtual calls with WW2 veterans to thank them for their bravery
  • RAF Typhoon flypast over Cardiff at a speed of 350mph
  • Wales asked to celebrate at home as lockdown continues
  • **Profiles of veterans and video/photo links of zoom calls in Notes to Editors
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A55 Rainbow Bridge lights up in tribute to key workers

The iconic Rainbow Bridge on the A55 has been lit up to say thank you to NHS, social care staff and other key workers.

KW Kirsty Williams - Speech

“Situation for schools will not change on June 1st”, Education Minister says

“The situation for schools in Wales will not change on June 1st.” That was the message from Education Minister Kirsty Williams today. 

Conwy Castle bridge Rainbow

Diary Marker – Lighting up Wales’ Historic Sites

8pm Thursday 7 May

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Councils challenged to change Wales’ transport environment during coronavirus lockdown

Local authorities are being invited to transform Wales’ transport system with measures such as temporary cycle lanes, pavement widening and speed restrictions – considering examples introduced in places like Milan and Berlin in response to quieter roads.

Welsh Government

Stay Home and Save Lives this Bank Holiday weekend

This bank holiday weekend, please stay home and save lives.