David J. Prince

1 month ago | 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.

1 month ago | 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.

1 month ago | 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.

2 months ago | 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.

2 months ago | walesonline.co.uk | David J. Prince

Wales Online readers are voicing their opinions on the recent revelation that tenders are now being invited for a new 120,000 sq ft headquarters for the Senedd Commission in Cardiff Bay. The governing body of the Welsh Parliament is seeking proposals for a fresh office space to supersede its current domicile at Ty Hywel - a building from the '90s featuring red brick architecture and connected to the Senedd's debating chamber through an enclosed footbridge.