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SOCIAL MEDIA BANNED: Under-16s to be blocked from popular apps — here’s what it means for Welsh teens

Under-16s will be blocked from platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X by spring 2027. Here's what changes…

Tonia Antoniazzi and Henry Tufnell among 60 Labour MPs to back call banning social media for under 16s

Tonia Antoniazzi, MP for Gower and Henry Tufnell, MP for Mid & South Pembrokeshire are amongst 60 Labour MPs to…

World Emoji Day: Experts warn of hidden meanings behind popular symbols

Safeguarding professionals urge parents and educators to decode the “fast-growing hidden language” used by young people online

97% of 12-year-olds have smartphones – telecoms expert urges parents to say no

Calls grow for shift to ‘dumbphones’ amid rising concerns over screen addiction and online harms

£1 bus fares for young people confirmed across Wales — but questions remain over operator sign-up

Young people across Wales will be able to travel by bus for just £1 from September, as part of a…

Cabinet Secretary visits new Pembrokeshire children’s home

A new Narberth residential home for children with complex needs has marked its opening with a Welsh Ministerial visit.

Funding announced to improve neurodivergence services cut ADHD and autism waiting times

Welsh Government have announced a further £13.7m to improve neurodivergence services and reduce waiting times for autism and ADHD assessments…

Garden Centre invites families to enjoy a Teddy Bears’ Picnic

Garden centre, Dobbies is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils…

Four Swansea play areas set for upgrades

Work is starting this month on four great new play areas at Brynmill Park, the DFS play area in Morriston…

Wales-first response team keeping vulnerable children out of hospital

A first-in-Wales rapid response team is helping to keep vulnerable children out of hospital when they develop potentially serious infections.

Charity appeals for help to keep two play therapists supporting Swansea’s most disadvantaged children

Swansea charity Faith in Families has launched a Crowdfunder campaign to save the jobs of two play therapists working with…