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Owners of caravans at Amroth Castle Holiday Park say that they have been left in the dark regarding plans following its sale in a…

A QUITE frankly fascinating round of Harrison Allen Bowl cup action saw two ties go down to the closest of margins, with the quarter-final draw…

Changed on 18/05/2021 On May 21, the Inria London program is co-organizing, alongside the French Embassy in the United Kingdom and the Franco-British Data Society, a webinar entitled "Covid-19 & AI: Unexpected challenges and lessons". Benjamin Guedj, scientific director of the Inria London program, explains the objectives and ambitions behind this event. © Unsplash / Photo Clarisse Croset This past year, the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the important role of scien...

My friend Jeffrey Gordon recently told me of his less successful attempts at advocacy.

Churchstoke Primary School from google maps. Powys Council could have to pay to transport pupils to schools in England if a county primary is shut, councillors have been told. Churchstoke Primary School is one of four sites which could be shut under new plans, which are set to go out to a public consultation. But as the authoritys cabinet voted to go ahead with a consultation into the plans, senior councillors heard that the moves could lead to some pupils having to be transported to scho...

Llanfihangel Rhydithon Primary School from Google street view Closing Llanfihangel Rhydithon primary school could leave too much of Radnorshire without a school, councillors have been warned. At a meeting on Tuesday, February 9, Powys County Council’s cabinet discussed the future of Llanfihangel Rhydithon primary school in Dolau, between Llandrindod Wells and Knighton. The school is oversubscribed, with 37 pupils and a capacity for 36. A report before the members said closing the s...

Closing the school is supposed to save Powys County Council (PCC) around £58,000 a year. It was pointed out at the PCC cabinet meeting on Tuesday, February 9, that Castle Caereinion is a faith school, The expectation therefore would be that pupils would be offered places at a similar school. Cllr David Jones (Guilsfield – Independent) who represents Castle Caereinion, pointed out that discussions with the Diocsese of St Asaph, would be “key” to what happens to the  school. Cl...

What is happening with summer assessments for GCSE and A-level exams in Wales? "I am very worried about my grades and future," said one A level student who is also a teenage carer. Sign up to FREE email alerts from Wales Online - Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rig...

This years school assessments instead of exams in Wales are to start on February 22 Schools remain shut thanks to coronavirus and the date will be kept under review Sign up to FREE email alerts from Wales Online - Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can uns...

THE WELSH Government has provided further details of how the system put in place to replace examinations for general qualifications in 2021 will work. In November, when confirming there would be no end of year exams for learners taking GCSEs, AS levels or A levels next year, Education Minister Kirsty Williams said she would establish a Design and Delivery Advisory group that would support ‘wellbeing, fairness and progression’ for learners in 2021. The group, chaired by Geraint Rees an...