Tim Peake joins Minister for Welsh Language and Lifelong Learning to announce £7.2m to get girls into STEM
The astronaut, joined the Minister at an event organised by The Prince’s Trust Cymru at Tramshed Tech where they met young people involved in the youth charity’s STEM-related programmes, There, the Minister announced an investment of £7.2m, including £5.2m of European Union funding, for two similar projects. Gwynedd Council’s £1.9m...Read More »
Transport Secretary calls on UK Government to invest in Welsh rail
In May, Ken Skates announced Cardiff University’s Professor Mark Barry would lead on the case for investment in rail infrastructure in Wales, against the backdrop of the UK Government’s £50bn investment in HS2.
The Transport Secretary will summarise the case in the Senedd this afternoon (Tuesday 17 July).
He will tell Assembly...Read More »
Education Secretary launches the Summer Reading Challenge
Every year, thousands of families all over Wales are involved in the UK’s biggest reading event for children in libraries, the Summer Reading Challenge, which aims to get children between the ages of 4 and 11 to read six books or more from their library during the summer holidays. In...Read More »
New chapter for Llechwen Hall as owners embark on major extension and refurbishment plan
Llechwen Hall’s origins were as a 17th Century long house and the owners of the hotel are embarking on a project to expand the bedroom capacity and upgrade the hotel to a 4 Star quality.
The redevelopment of the popular weddings venue will include a spa and leisure facility, and allow...Read More »
“The rights of EU citizens in Wales must be protected” - Finance Secretary tells Senator Cadic
Senator Cadic, who is a member of the French Senate’s Brexit Group, will meet members of the French community living in and around Cardiff to hear their experiences following the UK’s decision to leave the EU.
He and the Finance Secretary will discuss the rights of French citizens currently living or...Read More »