17/07/2026
Highway Code awareness for horses takes centre stage as Project EDWARD, British Horse Society, police, fire and partners to unite at Royal Welsh Show Project EDWARD riders will take centre stage at the Royal Welsh Show at 4pm on Tuesday 21 July, riding into the President’s Parade in a high-profile call for safer driving around horses.
The escorted procession into the main ring is expected to be a standout moment of this year’s show, bringing together emergency services, industry partners and the equestrian community to highlight a simple but critical message: pass horses slowly and with care. The ride will be led into Builth Wells by South Wales Police Mounted Section, alongside Dyfed-Powys Police motorcyclists and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, supported by Ifor Williams Trailers and EquiLight.
Former Welsh rugby international Alex Cuthbert will join as Ride Ambassador, helping to amplify the campaign’s reach to thousands of spectators. The event comes amid continued concern that many drivers remain unaware of how to pass horses safely, despite changes to the Highway Code introduced in 2022. British Horse Society data shows 2,810 incidents involving horses were reported in 2025 alone, including 59 horse fatalities, with 147 incidents recorded in Wales. Since 2016, more than 19,500 incidents have been logged via the BHS’s Horse i app.
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16/07/2026
With warm, sunny weather encouraging more motorcyclists onto Wales’s roads, Wales by Bike is reminding riders that shorts, T-shirts and trainers offer very little to no protection if the worst happens.
While lightweight clothing may feel more comfortable in hot weather, it won't protect your skin, muscles or bones in the event of a collision. At even relatively low speeds, sliding across the road surface can cause devastating injuries, often referred to as "road rash", alongside serious fractures and burns.
Motorcycle specific protective clothing is designed to help reduce the severity of injuries. Jackets and trousers with abrasion-resistant materials and CE-approved armour, together with protective gloves, boots and a properly fitted, approved helmet, provide significantly more protection than everyday clothing.
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09/07/2026
Earlier this year we sought your views on how cycling and walking provision in Wrexham can be improved. We have now carefully considered all the comments and combined this public opinion together with other relevant information to produce a draft Active Travel Network Map (ATNM) ready for approval by Welsh Ministers.
We wish to provide Wrexham with a network that allows for walking, wheeling and cycling to become the most natural and normal way of getting about for local journeys. And, by doing so, to promote the health and well-being of everyone and to make our towns and villages more liveable places.
Under the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013, all local authorities in Wales must regularly review and improve their walking, wheeling and cycling routes. Our current map was approved by the Welsh Government in August 2022, and now it’s time to reflect the changes and improvements made over the past four years.
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08/07/2026
North Wales Police is supporting a nationwide road safety campaign running throughout July. The four-week Operation Spotlight campaign, led by the NPCC (National Police Chief’s Council) sees officers across the country carrying out a combination of enforcement activity as well as engagement and educational work aimed at raising awareness of the most common and dangerous road behaviours – the Fatal Five. Driving whilst under the influence of drink and/or drugs, speeding, using a mobile phone at the wheel, not wearing a seatbelt and careless driving make up the #Fatal5 and North Wales Police have a robust strategy around enforcing these offences.
Sergeant Chris Evans of North Wales Police’s Roads Crime Unit said: “Our message is simple – take care on the roads. The consequences of not doing so are potentially deadly to you, your passengers and other road users. “Whilst we target the Fatal Five offences 365 days a year, this operation gives us the opportunity to shine a light on the most dangerous factors which can result in deaths and serious injuries on our roads. “I urge everyone to analyse their own driving behaviours and those of their passengers and loved ones. By taking a critical look at our own behaviour and the behaviour of those around us, we can save lives.” Road safety is always a top priority for North Wales Police. Over recent days officers from the Roads Crime Unit have issued several tickets for offences such as driving whilst using a mobile phone, speeding and driving without insurance. Several drink and drug drive arrests have also been made including a 49-year-old man who was arrested after providing a positive breath test in Penmaenmawr on Sunday evening. He has subsequently been charged and will appear before Llandudno Magistrates Court later this month.
Chief Inspector Rob Rands from the Force’s Operational Support Services said: “Every fatality on our roads is a tragedy, that is why we are committed to keeping the roads safe and will continue to act against those who commit offences on our roads. “Each person caught is one less potential fatal or serious injury collision prevented. “The fatal five offences are all incredibly dangerous and selfish. These acts not only put the driver’s life at risk but also risks the lives of passengers, pedestrians and law-abiding motorists. “Laws are in place for a reason – to keep you safe. Please follow these laws and drive to the conditions of the road. We are about to see a huge influx of visitors into the region so we all need to be as safe as possible. “We make no apology for stopping drivers who are committing a fatal five offence – please heed the warning.”
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08/07/2026
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is asking residents, businesses and local organisations to help shape the future of walking, wheeling and cycling across the county.
As part of its duties under the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013, the Council is reviewing and updating the Vale's Active Travel Network Map (ATNM), which identifies existing and future routes for walking, wheeling and cycling. The review aims to create a connected network that makes walking, wheeling and cycling the most natural choice for everyday local journeys, helping to improve health and wellbeing, reduce reliance on cars, cut air pollution and make our towns and villages more liveable places.
The updated map includes:
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06/07/2026
People across Ceredigion are being invited to share their views on how walking, wheeling and cycling routes can be made safer, easier and more accessible for everyone as part of a new public consultation on the County’s future Active Travel Network Map.
Under the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013, all local authorities in Wales are required to submit updated Active Travel Network Maps to the Welsh Government by December 2026. These maps play an important role in supporting the planning, delivery and funding of active travel schemes, helping to create more integrated, accessible and sustainable travel networks for everyday journeys.
The consultation focuses on the County’s designated Active Travel localities of Aberystwyth, Cardigan and Lampeter, which have been identified by the Welsh Government. Residents, businesses and community groups are encouraged to have their say on existing routes and suggest where improvements or new connections could be introduced.
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03/07/2026
A project to transform the St David’s Road subway in Cwmbran has now been completed. The subway has been resurfaced to improve drainage, and new lighting has been installed to create a safer, brighter and more welcoming route for those using it.
As a finishing touch, stunning new artwork has been added to the subway walls. The murals were designed by students from Coleg Gwent and brought to life in collaboration with street artist Tee2Sugars, showcasing local creativity and pride.
Funded through the council’s Active Travel team, the improvements respond directly to community feedback and aim to encourage more people to walk, wheel and cycle through the area. Take a look next time you’re passing through - we hope you enjoy the transformation!
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01/07/2026
North Wales Police is urging motorists to familiarise themselves with their vehicle’s in-built emergency call system after seeing a rise in 999 calls triggered unintentionally.
The technology, known as eCall, is fitted to all new cars since 2018 and is designed to automatically contact emergency services in the event of a serious collision. However, Communications Operators are increasingly receiving calls from drivers who have mistakenly pressed the SOS button, believing it connects them to breakdown or recovery services.
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01/07/2026
Road Safety Wales is reminding road users of the Fatal 5. Most people abide by the rules of the road but unfortunately a small minority choose to put themselves, their families and innocent road users at risk.
The Fatal 5:
Don’t Drink/Drug Drive - Don’t risk being one of the 100,000 drink or drug drivers caught each year, or you could face a minimum 12 month ban, a large fine, a criminal record or even imprisonment. Prescribed medication can still affect your ability to drive and therefore make you liable for prosecution so please check with your doctor or pharmacist.
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24/06/2026
The Community Bike Recycling and Skills Project is a newly formed a community-led initiative at Garnsychan Partnership Community Hub and Recycling Centre.
Working in partnership with Active Travel and Lloyds British Cycling, the project is expanding access to bike recycling, skills development, and volunteering opportunities across Torfaen. In light of previous structural changes within Changing Gearz a once Torfaen Borough led project, there was a clear need to strengthen and diversify pathways of support for young people, ensuring continuity, stability, and progression opportunities.
The Garnsychan Community Hub operates as a trauma-centred community hub, with over 12 years’ experience delivering employability, skills, and progression programmes for young people and adults facing multiple barriers stepped up to offer this support. Our expertise underpins the safe, inclusive, and supportive delivery of the bike recycling project, ensuring participants are engaged in a way that builds confidence, resilience, and long-term progression.
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