Carmarthenshire council offers new loans and grants for empty homes
Council expands loan limits and promotes free advisory visits to help owners refurbish vacant houses across the county.
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Welsh Government pledges same‑day mental health support
New open‑access plan aims to give people immediate help without referral, building on NHS 111 Wales Press 2 service.
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Witches markets sweep South Wales this autumn
The following week the market moves to Margam Park, also on a Sunday, 25 October, where independent traders will showcase handmade crafts and esoteric goods. On 1 November the fair…
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Iran war threatens Welsh Government budget, academics warn
Academics say the Iran conflict will push inflation higher, putting pressure on Welsh spending plans and the upcoming 2027‑28 budget.
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Business in Focus drives £67m in Welsh exports and investment
Welsh firms benefit from specialist advice, generating £39m in exports and £28m in inward investment, bolstering the regional economy.
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Investment Fund for Wales drives £34m boost to SMEs
Independent evaluation shows the fund has invested over £34m in 128 deals, spurring growth and attracting private capital across Welsh regions.
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Scaled‑back wellness retreat wins planning approval near Mathry
The original application, submitted by Gayle McFarlane in July, sought to convert existing farm buildings and add new structures, including stargazing domes, to create a rural wellness centre.
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Burnham pushes ahead with National Care Service blueprint
Prime Minister Andy Burnham accelerates Baroness Louise Casey’s review and outlines Labour’s plan for a National Care Service, while Plaid Cymru pledges similar reforms for Wales.
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Major retailer to occupy former Wilko unit in Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire Council moves to lease a key Riverside Shopping Centre unit to a national high‑street retailer, aiming to boost footfall and generate revenue.
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Torfaen council confirms Varteg spelling in bilingual name list
Torfaen council finalises a 54‑name bilingual list, keeping Varteg unchanged in both English and Welsh after years of debate.
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