David J. Prince

Mar 4, 2025 | walesonline.co.uk | David J. Prince

Wales Online readers have been discussing the ongoing consultation for a new ferry service between Swansea and South West England in our comments section. The proposal, put forward by maritime firm Ocean Prime Industries Ltd, seeks to create a speedy and environmentally friendly passenger service across the Bristol Channel. The project has piqued the interest of both Swansea Council and the public, with funding potentially coming from the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund.

Feb 28, 2025 | walesonline.co.uk | David J. Prince

Wales Online followers have been debating Monmouthshire County Council's recent refusal to reconsider the imposition of the 20mph speed limit across the region. Despite recognising some well-argued cases, Monmouthshire County Council turned down all propositions for reassessment related to the county's roads. Monmouthshire's governing body wanted to reassure residents that their opinions were taken into account. Out of the 1,500 submissions, only 143 routes appeared to be up for review.

Feb 27, 2025 | walesonline.co.uk | David J. Prince |Abbie Wightwick

Our recent report on the distressing state of childhood poverty in Wales has sparked a wave of empathy among Wales Online readers. We reported that children were arriving at school hungry each morning because their families are unable to afford food. On a visit to Ferndale, we found there is even a small group who don’t have beds to sleep on. The former mining village has the most deprived school community in Rhondda Cynon Taf with some 37% of its pupils eligible for free school meals.

Feb 26, 2025 | walesonline.co.uk | David J. Prince |Robert Harries

People have been left in disbelief after another pair of vehicles became ensnared by the notorious Red Wharf Bay on Anglesey. During the early hours of last Friday, February 21, coastguards faced dreadful conditions to rescue four individuals whose vehicles were trapped on the beach. When Moelfre and Penmon coastguard teams arrived at the scene near Pentraeth beach car par, they found the cars not only outside the high tide zone but partly drowned in pools of water.

Feb 7, 2025 | walesonline.co.uk | David J. Prince

Wales Online readers have been reacting to the recent news that Cardiff University is planning to slash 400 jobs and discontinue various degree courses. The proposed cuts have sent shockwaves through the community, with many reeling from the uncertainty surrounding the future of academic programs and employment. On Tuesday, the university disclosed its intention to reduce its academic workforce by approximately 400 full-time equivalent roles, which represents 7% of its total staff.