Councillors in Gwent to receive £800 pay-rise from April
BLAENAU Gwent councillors will receive an £800 rise in their basic salary from next month onwards. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Democratic Services committee next Monday, March 27, councillors will discuss the decisions of the Independent…
Cardiff residents feeling trapped by traffic congestion amid plans to build more housing in their area
A NUMBER of Cardiff residents who feel trapped by traffic congestion fear things could be set to get worse after plans to build housing in their area were revealed. The ‘wellbeing village’, a partnership project between Cardiff Council and Wates,…
Joint partnership initiative to tackle illegal off-roading in South Wales
A new partnership agreement between Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and South Wales Police (SWP) has been announced today (22 March) to set up a new off-road motorcycle unit to help tackle the problem of illegal off-roading in South Wales. The…
Important step forward for coal tip safety
Climate Change Minister Julie James has today published the Welsh Government’s detailed response to the Law Commission’s report on Regulating Coal Tip Safety in Wales In 2020, the Welsh Ministers asked the Law Commission for England and Wales to undertake…
Five community groups in Carmarthenshire welcome grants from The National Lottery Community Fund
Five community groups in Carmarthenshire are celebrating the news they will receive a share of almost £50,000 of National Lottery funding. The five groups are working across Carmarthenshire to support their local communities in different ways. The groups will offer…
Caerphilly grass cutting regime promotes biodiversity
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved plans to amend grass cutting regimes, with the aim of promoting biodiversity. Cabinet members approved adopting the approach used during 2021/22 as the future standard for grass cutting in the county borough. This…
Carmarthen School of Art launches exhibition at St Catherine’s Walk
An exhibition of work by 12 makers from Carmarthen School of Art is opening in St Catherine’s Walk, Carmarthen, on Thursday, March 30th 2023. XII Exhibit features works in ceramics, jewellery, fashion and textiles by the students, most of whom…
“The patients, staff and people of the north of Wales deserve better from the Health Minister and Welsh Government” says Rhun ap Iorwerth MS
Plaid Cymru has said their calls for the Health Minister to be sacked earlier this month have been vindicated by a letter written by Mark Polin, the former Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) chair. In his letter, Mr Polin…
Police launch appeal following fatal road traffic collision on A470
Dyfed-Powys Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision on the A470 Storey Arms to Brecon early this morning. Officers remain at the scene of the serious collision involving a black Ford Focus following a report at shortly after…
Bronwen Lewis to perform at Theatr Felinfach on March 24th
FOLLOWING the huge success of her tour in 2022, Bronwen Lewis brings ‘More from The Living Room’ to Theatr Felinfach on Friday 24 March 2023. She will recreate the magic of her virtual gigs on stage performing a collection of…