Chris Haines

1 day ago | southwalesargus.co.uk | Chris Haines

Rhian Croke, of the Children’s Legal Centre Wales, warned strip search is a violation of children's rights as she called for less invasive alternatives such as body scanners. Dr Croke said: “Instead of traumatising and degrading children including those who may be involved in offending… children should be treated as children first with dignity and respect.

1 day ago | herald.wales | Chris Haines

THE CHAIRMAN of Wales Rugby League (WRL) called for a level-playing field, warning the sport has been systematically underfunded for years. James Davies, a former under-19s international who took the helm of WRL in 2023, said a lack of funding has long hindered the growth of the sport. Mr Davies argued rugby league, which receives only £47,023 a year compared with six- and seven-figure sums for other sports, has been systemically underfunded.

1 day ago | herald.wales | Chris Haines

OSPREYS have returned to Gilestone Farm after scuppering ministers’ £4.25m plans, casting a shadow over the future of the site as a long-term decision looms. Welsh ministers swooped to buy the farm in March 2022 as another home for the Green Man music festival, with the aim of supporting growth of the creative sector in Wales. But the plans were scrapped in early 2024 after a pair of ospreys were discovered, with ministers advised to establish a 750-metre restriction zone around their nest.

1 day ago | caerphilly.observer | Chris Haines

Support quality, independent, local journalism…that mattersFrom just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts. Become a member todayOspreys have returned to Gilestone Farm after scuppering ministers’ £4.25m plans, casting a shadow over the future of the site as a long-term decision looms. Welsh ministers swooped to buy the farm in March 2022 as another home for the Green Man music festival, with the aim of supporting growth of the creative sector in Wales.

1 day ago | broradio.fm | Chris Haines

James Davies, a former under-19s international who took the helm of Wales Rugby League in 2023, said a lack of funding has long hindered the growth of the sport. Mr Davies argued rugby league, which receives only £47,023 a year compared with six and seven-figure sums for other sports, has been systemically underfunded. He said the £47,000 "pales" in comparison to other national governing bodies, with football, swimming, athletics, gymnastics and cycling all receiving around £1m in 2023/24.