Degree apprenticeships helping Wynne staff break into the industry
The blending of practical skills and higher education under a degree apprenticeship has been praised by two employees at a Welsh construction firm as a vital way of gaining a footing within the industry. Tom Hewitt and Megan Hughes…
Bridgend Council approves extended contract of care organisation providing support for child safeguarding services
Bridgend Council has approved the extended contract of an independent care organisation which provides support to its child safeguarding services. The contract, which is set to cost the authority just under £100,000 over the next year, was initially given to…
Improvement board set up by Powys Council following criticism of safeguarding issues by Audit Wales
AN improvement board has been set up by Powys County Council in a bid to turn around historic corporate safeguarding issues that have been criticised by Audit Wales. At a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, February 7, councillors were briefed about…
Scaling back of community hub project in Llanelli sparks row
A long-awaited community hub project in Llanelli looks set to be scaled back, prompting anger from some councillors. Independent and Plaid members of Llanelli Rural Council claim the Labour-led council may be jeopardising plans for the hub, in Llwynhendy, by…
£1,000 offered for information leading to arrest of Zulfkar Sheblan and Caine Morse
The charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £1,000 for information leading to the arrest and charge of Zulfkar Sheblan and Caine Morse, wanted in connection with conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs and Money Laundering. In March…
Family’s gratitude for Carmarthenshire cancer charity prompts fundraising pledge
A Llanelli family has used their experience of life changing illnesses to raise money for a Carmarthenshire charity. Tany and Iestyn Davies, of the White Hart, handed over a cheque for £1235 from proceeds raised during an evening of fundraising…
Proposals underway for ferry service between Swansea and south-west of England
PROPOSALS which could result in a passenger ferry service between Swansea and the south-west of England are being taken forward and might lead to a non-binding agreement, according to the leader of Swansea Council. The plans are still in their…
Clinigau ffliw galw heibio i blant a phobl ifanc i’w cynnal yn Rhydaman
Mae rhagor o glinigau brechu rhag ffliw chwistrell trwyn galw heibio ar gyfer plant 2 ac 16 oed (oed ar 31 Awst 2022) yn cael eu cynnal yn Rhydaman. Gyda salwch y gaeaf ar gynnydd, mae’n bwysig bod rhieni’n sicrhau…
Children and young person’s drop-in flu clinics to be held in Ammanford
A drop-in nasal spray flu vaccination clinic for children aged 2 and 16 years old (age on 31 August 2022) is being held in Ammanford. With winter illnesses on the increase, it is important that parents ensure their child has…
Cwtch Baby bank receives £70,000 National Lottery boost to support families across south east Wales
With many families feeling the effects of the cost-of-living crisis, thanks to National Lottery players, some families across south east Wales are getting the support they need. Cwtch Baby Bank successfully applied for a grant of £76,393 to continue…