GMB members will launch a national day of protest in a bid to protect the taxi and private hire industries. The day of action will take place in Cardiff today and across the country, including Brighton, Leeds, London and the M25 area, York, Manchester, Trafford and Rochdale. The demonstrations are in response to the saturation of private hire vehicles and out of town minicabs plying for … [Read more...]
Newslines 18 November
Roads around Aberystwyth have been blocked by fallen trees after strong winds battered the area yesterday. Some roads in the town and surrounding villages were also affected by fallen roof tiles, power lines and masonry after what some termed a freak tornado. Car parking charges and penalties made Welsh councils a profit of £13.8m in 2015/16, says the RAC Foundation. Of 22 councils, 19 … [Read more...]