内容摘要：The Labour candidates have been whittled down to a shortlist of two - Sem Moema, a member of the London Assembly and Praful Nargund, an Islington councillor.

The Labour candidates have been whittled down to a shortlist of two - Sem Moema, a member of the London Assembly and Praful Nargund, an Islington councillor.

The Police and Crime Panel, covering the force area of Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, aims to hold the PCC to account for their performance and decisions.Those interested are being encouraged to apply for the "important and challenging" independent role by 16 May.

The work is estimated to cover one day a month, reviewing the commissioner's plans and budget.Applicants must be a resident or someone who works within the West Mercia Police force area.The panel said people with "experience in community safety, victim support, criminal justice and related issues" were encouraged to apply.

Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Campionlast month after being without a permanent one since October 2023. Approving the appointment formed part of the panel's work.

"It's three fields and lots of wet bits in between".

That is a wildlife trust's description of Betchcott Hill, a bit of land in the Shropshire Hills it has just purchased.Education Secretary Lynne Neagle said postponing the change until the next Senedd term would let schools focus on other major improvements.

She admitted "opinion was hugely divided" on the issue, which had been strongly opposed by teaching unions, as well as organisers of Wales’ biggest agricultural show The Royal Welsh, and some tourist attractions.If the proposals had gone ahead, the half term break in October 2025 would have been extended to a fortnight, with a five week rather than six week holiday in summer 2026.

Eithne Hughes, director of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) Cymru, said it was "disappointing" the issue has been given such a high priority by the Welsh government, branding it an "unwelcome distraction and an enormous waste of time"."We are relieved that this decision has been made, although calling it a 'pause' sounds like a face-saving exercise as it is surely pointless to go round this loop again.