Gwersylloedd Roc Caerdydd yr IGF
Calling musicians between the ages of 11-18. Join IGF on the front line and liberate people with your music!
:: full story	Date Published: 03/07/2008

Warning letters go to music file-sharers
Virgin Media has sent letters to around 800 of its customers to warn them that they should not be downloading music files illegally via file-sharing websites.
:: full story	Date Published: 03/07/2008

Murray outclassed by Nadal
Andy Murray admitted that he was outclassed by his opponent Rafael Nadal in their Wimbledon quarter final match last night.
:: full story	Date Published: 03/07/2008

Skunk psychosis warning
Research conducted in the UK suggests that people who smoke skunk, the strongest form of cannabis, may be more at risk of psychosis than those who smoke milder forms of the drug.
:: full story	Date Published: 03/07/2008

Campaign to reinstate Swansea to Cork ferry
A campaign has been launched to get the Swansea to Cork ferry reinstated after it was stopped two years ago.
:: full story	Date Published: 03/07/2008

Minimum standard of living costs £13,400
Figures from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation say that a single person the UK needs to earn at least £13,400 a year (before tax) for a minimum standard of living.
:: full story	Date Published: 02/07/2008

Murray ready for Nadal
After his amazing comeback on Monday night against Richard Gasquet, Andy Murray faces another daunting task today as he takes on world number two Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
:: full story	Date Published: 02/07/2008

Family life replaced by gang culture
The Chief Constable of South Wales Police has suggested that family life has been replaced by gang culture for groups of young people.
:: full story	Date Published: 02/07/2008

Environmental workshops inspire young artists
Over the past few months schools across Swansea and west Wales have been taking part in environmental art workshops as part of the ‘Through the Seasons’ project.
:: full story	Date Published: 02/07/2008

Olympics team promotional visit to Wales
London Olympics boss Sebastian Coe will meet First Minister Rhodri Morgan today during a promotional visit to Wales.
:: full story	Date Published: 30/06/2008

Spain celebrate Euro 2008 victory
Thousands of Spanish fans are celebrating in the capital Madrid after their team won Euro 2008 last night beating Germany 1-0 in the final in Vienna.
:: full story	Date Published: 30/06/2008

Green target will lead to higher bills
A leading accountancy company has predicted that British households could see their annual energy bill rise by 20% to pay for the cost of meeting the EU emissions target by 2020.
:: full story	Date Published: 30/06/2008

Coldplay lose number one position
Coldplay have been knocked off the number one position in the singles chart with their song Viva La Vida by US R&B star Ne-Yo.
:: full story	Date Published: 30/06/2008

Urban nature inspires young poets
Children from four primary schools in Cardiff have been learning all about the natural wonders of Pontcanna Fields, Cardiff.
:: full story	Date Published: 27/06/2008

Exchange Programmes
Travelling, experiencing other cultures, volunteering abroad – it can really change your life.
:: full story	Date Published: 27/06/2008

Digital switchover still a mystery
According to a report by MPs, many people are still buying analogue TVs because they are unaware that they will need extra equipment to make them work when the digital switchover happens.
:: full story	Date Published: 26/06/2008

Glastonbury festival gets underway
Over 35,000 music fans are heading down to Glastonbury today as the festival gets underway.
:: full story	Date Published: 26/06/2008

Law will ban age discrimination
The government is set to introduce new legislation which will ban all forms of age discrimination.
:: full story	Date Published: 26/06/2008

Official opening of Skomer Island’s £3.2 million renovation
A special event, hosted by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales and the Countryside Council for Wales will celebrate the formal opening of Skomer Island’s new visitor facilities.
:: full story	Date Published: 26/06/2008

TAKE THE BIKE OR TAKE A WALK FOR YOUR EVERYDAY JOURNEYS – AND ENJOY THE ADDED BENEFITS OF GETTING OU
WALKING and cycling on everyday journeys is good for you – and good for the environment! So when you ask yourself “Do I need to take the car today?” answer no and help keep yourself, your wallet and your environment fit.
:: full story	Date Published: 25/06/2008

Schoolgirl make British Paralympic team
A 16 year old from Deganwy has surprised her coaches by qualifying for the British Paralympic team for the Beijing Games for two sports just 12 months after trying them for the first time.
:: full story	Date Published: 24/06/2008

Young people buy violent games online
According to the UK`s Trading Standards Institute, children and young people are able to buy violent video games illegally on online auction websites.
:: full story	Date Published: 24/06/2008

Murray prepares to take centre stage
Andy Murray returns to action at Wimbledon today for the first time in two years.
:: full story	Date Published: 24/06/2008

Carbon emissions scheme for companies
A scheme which announces businesses which have made genuine cuts in carbon emissions is being launched in an attempt to rebuild public trust in the environmental claims made by companies.
:: full story	Date Published: 24/06/2008

Weekend sport round-up
In the weekend matches in Euro 2008, Spain and Russia won their quarter finals against Italy and Holland and will now meet in the semi finals.
:: full story	Date Published: 23/06/2008

Portuguese Summer Festivals with Euro<26 discounts!
From July to August, MELT YOUR ENERGY in Portugal at festivals like Super Rock, Alive, Tejo, Paredes de Coura and Surf Fest!
:: full story	Date Published: 23/06/2008

Damning inequalities revealed in first major lesbian health study
The first major survey ever conducted into lesbian and bisexual women’s health in Britain reveals deeply disturbing levels of self-harm, substance abuse and exclusion from routine testing for cervical cancer.
:: full story	Date Published: 23/06/2008

Platform2
Platform2 is a new Government-backed global volunteering scheme for 18 to 25 year-olds that will offer young adults from less advantaged backgrounds the opportunity to live, work and learn about life in poorer countries
:: full story	Date Published: 20/06/2008

Scheme to boost maths skills
A scheme which has already helped 27,000 school children in Wales improve their reading is being extended to include maths.
:: full story	Date Published: 20/06/2008

Sarkozy warns on EU expansion
Nicolas Sarkozy the President of France has said that the European Union will not be able to expand further if the Lisbon treaty is not ratified.
:: full story	Date Published: 20/06/2008

Assembly government’s stake in new film
As the film world prepare for the Welsh premiere of the new Dylan Thomas film, the assembly government has revealed that it has a stake in the film.
:: full story	Date Published: 20/06/2008

Skills shortage for computer games companies
The computer games industry says that British universities are failing to give graduates the skills they need to work in the industry.
:: full story	Date Published: 19/06/2008

Charlotte expecting second child
Singer and TV presenter Charlotte Church has announced that she is expecting her second child Welsh rugby star Gavin Henson.
:: full story	Date Published: 19/06/2008

Wales top young drinkers list
A survey by the World Health Organisation has found that more young people in Wales have been drunk by the age of 13 than in any other country in the western world.
:: full story	Date Published: 19/06/2008

Online maps to show local crime
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced that online maps with crimes plotted on them every month will be introduced in England and Wales.
:: full story	Date Published: 19/06/2008

Man found hanged in Bridgend
A 28 year old man has been found hanged in the Bettws area of Bridgend.
:: full story	Date Published: 18/06/2008

Duffy wins best song award at Mojo awards
Duffy’s song Mercy was named song of the year at the Mojo awards held in London last night.
:: full story	Date Published: 17/06/2008

More talks due as fuel strike ends
A four day strike by Shell drivers has come to an end but another is planned for later this week if talks fail to settle the dispute.
:: full story	Date Published: 17/06/2008

Political unrest over Scotland alcohol plans
It is expected that plans to increase the age at which a person can buy alcohol in Scotland will face political opposition when they are unveiled today.
:: full story	Date Published: 17/06/2008

EU vows to continue with Lisbon treaty
EU foreign ministers have said that they will continue with the Lisbon treaty despite the recent No vote in Ireland.
:: full story	Date Published: 17/06/2008

Scotland consider change to alcohol laws
Scottish ministers are considering changing the age at which alcohol can be bought from supermarkets and off-licences from 18 to 21.
:: full story	Date Published: 16/06/2008

Meeting to address Ireland’s No vote
European minister are meeting this week in Luxembourg to discuss how to respond to Ireland’s No vote on the Lisbon reform treaty last week.
:: full story	Date Published: 16/06/2008

Coldplay album tops the chart
Coldplay have gone straight to the top of the album chart despite their album being on sale for just three days.
:: full story	Date Published: 16/06/2008

Youth chief urges cut in custodial terms
The head of the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales is urging judges and magistrates to impose fewer custodial terms on young offenders.
:: full story	Date Published: 16/06/2008

Step by Step…
…a new global volunteering project
:: full story	Date Published: 13/06/2008

Children to get free access to heritage sites
From September children and pensioners in Wales will get free access to historic sites.
:: full story	Date Published: 11/06/2008

First e-crime police sergeant appointed in Wales
The first e-crime police sergeant will be appointed in Wales today. The policeman will be dedicated to tackling e-crime in Britain.
:: full story	Date Published: 11/06/2008

Cheryl Cole named new X Factor judge
It has been announced that Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole will be the new judge on The X Factor.
:: full story	Date Published: 11/06/2008

Big names head for Wakestock
More big names have been announced for Wakestock - the annual wakeboard and music festival on the Llyn peninsula.
:: full story	Date Published: 10/06/2008

UK society’s negative portrayal of children
A joint report by children’s commissioners from all parts of Britain says that children in the UK are being “demonised” by a society which is locking too many of them up.
:: full story	Date Published: 10/06/2008

Record number of turtles stranded along UK shores
The public are being asked to look out for stranded turtles along the UK’s coastline, after a record number of turtles have been found this year.
:: full story	Date Published: 10/06/2008

Train bosses promise improvements
Rail chiefs in Wales have promised to make improvements to the country’s train network.
:: full story	Date Published: 10/06/2008

UNA Exchange
	Ever fancied going abroad to do more than just lie on a beach?
:: full story	Date Published: 10/06/2008

Come and `listen` to the landscape - Snowdonia`s programme of Voice Trails are launched
To encourage people with visual impairment to enjoy walking in Snowdonia this summer, a programme of Voice Trails is on offer.
:: full story	Date Published: 09/06/2008

Pets
	We are a nation of animal lovers. Most people have pets, have had a pet in the past or want to get a pet. From goldfish to cats and dogs to rats and spiders, there are a great variety of pets available, each with their own characteristics and needs.
:: full story	Date Published: 04/04/2008