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River Revival: Deputy First Minister dives into Upper Wye Restoration Project
Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies visited the Upper Wye Catchment Restoration Project which aims to rejuvenate the river’s upper catchment area, home to several important species like Atlantic salmon, otters, shad, white-clawed crayfish, and water crowfoot.
Wales celebrates super success at Skills Competition Wales 2025
Paving the way for the National Finals of WorldSkills UK later this year, Skills Competition Wales 2025 will be a launchpad for future champions.
Welsh schools helping to boost children’s vegetable intake
Almost 500 schools are taking part in the ‘Eat Them to Defeat Them’ campaign, helping more than 100,000 children eat more vegetables and make healthier food choices.
Schools get a slice of the Pi thanks to new maths schemes
Pupils at Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi in Holyhead are celebrating Pi Day, Friday 14 March, by decorating a giant Pi symbol on the playground and competing in the annual Pi memory competition (last year's winner recited pi to 120 digits from memory).
Blackwood Miners’ Institute to stay open following funding boost
The historic Blackwood Miners’ Institute has had its future secured thanks to £210,000 in funding support.
New Chief Healthcare Science Officer for Wales appointed
Victoria Heath has been appointed as Wales’ first Chief Healthcare Science Officer.
Improvements in children’s mental health services at South Wales health board
Real improvements have been made to child and adolescent mental health services provided to people living in the heart of the South Wales Valleys.
Hywel Dda health board making improvements under new leadership
Improvements in waiting times and the leadership of Hywel Dda University Health Board have been recognised by the Welsh Government.
Banks accredited as part of scheme to protect SME construction payments
Three high street banks have achieved special recognition as part of a Welsh Government scheme to protect payments to SMEs on large scale public sector construction projects.
Changes to ambulance response to focus on saving more lives
Changes to improve how ambulances respond to 999 emergency calls will help to save more lives and improve people’s outcomes.
Tens of thousands of young people in Wales supported to secure their future
Over 48,500 young people across Wales have been helped through employability and skills programmes since the launch of a key Welsh Government commitment.
Welsh and UK Government unite in £1 Million fund to transform River Wye
- Deputy First Minister of Wales and Water Minister Emma Hardy host roundtable at River Wye to kickstart action to tackle local pollution
- UK and Welsh Governments announce £1m research fund to tackle pollution in iconic river
- River Wye is latest visit in Environment Secretary and Water Minister’s tour across UK to see how water investment underpins UK Government’s Plan for Change