What must the young think of politics?
What must the young think of British politics? More changes than a cubicle in Primark at a sale. What a few years we have had, what an incredible few months and what an astonishing few days. We are now in…
Care and support delivered to mums-to-be thanks to dual clinic
A new clinic has drastically reduced the number of appointments needed for expectant mothers with epilepsy. The epilepsy clinic, which is held within maternity services at Singleton Hospital, is run by an obstetrician, epilepsy nurse and an epilepsy specialist midwife….
NSPCC Statement on the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse Report
Sir Peter Wanless, Chief Executive of the NSPCC, said: “It would be an utter tragedy if events in Westminster completely overshadowed the report and recommendations from IICSA. This was a chance to show the survivors and victims who broke the…
Council confirm a programme of works for Brynmefys estate, Llanelli
Carmarthenshire County Council has confirmed, having consulted with the residents of Brynmefys, that the majority of homes on the site will be demolished. The three homes that are currently occupied will be kept, however, as well as the properties that…
Llanelli MP says Labour are ready to lead the country in wake of chaos at Westminster
There were extraordinary scenes at Westminster today as MP’s voted on the issue of fracking. Chaos reined and accusations of bullying flew as well as rumours that other members of the Prime Minister’s government had resigned following the departure of…
Double success for Dyfed-Powys Police volunteers at Lord Ferrers Awards
On Thursday, 13 October 2022, a group of Dyfed-Powys Police cadets from South Pembrokeshire won a prestigious Lord Ferrers Award, with Miss Meinir Loader, a police chaplain from Ammanford, receiving a principal runner-up honour. At the awards ceremony, held at…
£350k Lottery funding boost to give Llanelli’s Parkinson’s communities a stronger voice
A £350k funding boost from the National Lottery will give Llanelli’s Parkinson’s communities a stronger voice. The substantial grant, which has been awarded to Parkinson’s UK Cymru,will be used to make sure that people in Wales who have the condition…
Wales & West Utilities warns ‘it’s no time to tamper’
Gas emergency and pipeline service Wales & West Utilities is warning people not to tamper with their energy meters due to the risk of house fires and electrocutions. Wales & West Utilities is joining with the rest of the UK’s…
Women still being overlooked as ovarian cancer continues to devastate and claim lives
Dear Editor, Women are still being overlooked as ovarian cancer continues to devastate and claim lives. Progress is not being made quick enough, and as one of those diagnosed with the deadliest gynaecological cancer, I know we deserve…
Burns patient’s stark warning about the potential dangers of hot water bottles
A burns patient has issued a warning to anyone thinking of reaching for a hot water bottle this winter as the fuel crisis bites. Helen Cowell speaks from painful experience after the hot water bottle she was using to combat…