3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (183+ words) The Welsh Government is facing calls to introduce a country-wide ban on mobile phones in schools. Sam Rowlands MS, shadow minister for education, made the comments in response to a government consultation on restricting mobile phone use during the school…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (332+ words) A shortage of skilled workers could derail Wales’ booming data centre ambitions. New analysis suggests the country does not have enough electricians and specialist engineers to deliver the rapid pipeline of projects proposed since the start of 2024. Marco Maccio, digital…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (151+ words) A planning application has been approved by Newport City Council for a new data centre on Corporation Road. The outline plans, submitted by Liberty Steel, propose the creation of a secure compound and the installation of external plant and equipment…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (362+ words) Sky has shut down a Welsh channel as part of its latest update. S4C’s standard-definition (SD) channel was switched off on Monday (August 3), as part of the broadcaster's weekly update. The Welsh-language broadcaster now streams only in high definition. S4C HD…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (363+ words) A telecommunications company has been wound up by the High Court. Sims Telecoms Ltd, based in Newport, was placed into compulsory liquidation on July 15. The decision followed a winding-up petition by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), a frequent claimant in…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (428+ words) If you're new to the area (that is, Newport and beyond), you might want to check out on their Facebook page the very active social group known as Ridgeway Social Group. This past week has seen members once again enjoying…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (438+ words) Brits are being warned that some of the most common Google searches could leave them at risk of scams, fraud and stolen bank details. And according to privacy experts, the biggest danger is that many victims are already stressed, distracted…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (177+ words) Plans to introduce new guidance on mobile phone use in schools across Gwent have been welcomed. Claire Armitstead, director of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) Cymru, backed the Welsh Government's proposals to restrict mobile phone use, saying…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (827+ words) The Welsh Government will introduce new statutory guidance for schools to set out consistent and robust rules for mobile phone use during the school day, following a workforce survey and public consultation that showed broad support for clearer national direction....

3+ mon, 2+ day ago   (663+ words) Life-threatening phone chargers sold online by major retailers, including Amazon, B&Q, and eBay, could electrocute users or explode. That is the warning issued by consumer group Which? following an investigation into USB phone chargers available from major retailers. The…...