Deputy mayor for Haverfordwest reports mayor to DVLA
By Bruce Sinclair Haverfordwest’s mayor, who said he had received anonymous warning letters, was reported to the DVLA by his own deputy mayor over concerns for his ability to drive safely, the town council heard. The concerns about Mayor Alan…
Fall in number of residents prompts consideration to close two care-homes in Cardiff
TWO care homes in Cardiff could be set to close after seeing a significant fall in the number of residents in their care. A joint statement from Cartref Care Homes and Cardiff Council has revealed that a 45-day consultation will…
Councillors of Gwent disappointed in IRPW for not freezing their salaries
BLAENAU Gwent councillors are “disappointed” that the Independent Remuneration Panel of Wales (IRPW), has not listened to them and frozen their salary for the next financial year. At a meeting of the Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Democratic Services committee,…
Police appeal for information on whereabouts of David Evans from Llantrisant
South Wales Police is renewing its appeal for information concerning the whereabouts of David Evans who has been missing since Thursday March 23. Mr Evans, aged 77, is from Llantrisant in Rhondda Cynon Taff and was last seen in…
Training stairs will help patients at Glangwili Hospital
Thanks to local donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities has been able to provide training stairs to help patients at Glangwili Hospital. The stairs are based at the Therapies Hub and are available for use by patients on all wards…
RNLI Mayday call as new data reveals 8% increase in Welsh lifeboat launches
IN Wales RNLI lifeboats launched 1,145 times in 2022, compared with 1,057 launches in 2021. Nationally, RNLI lifeboats launched over 9,300 times in 2022 – an increase of 5% on the previous year*. The most common cause of a lifeboat…
Leaked letter shows top Labour councillors share Plaid Cymru’s view that government transport plans WILL cut off communities
A leaked letter from the WLGA has revealed that top Labour councillors believe the Welsh Government’s plans to cut bus funding will cut off communities. Plaid Cymru MS Llyr Gruffydd said the letter showed his party’s serious concerns about the…
Powys Councillors to receive nearly 5% rise in basic salary from April
POWYS County Councillors will receive an 4.76 per cent rise in their basic salary from April onwards. This equates to an extra £800 and takes the salary up to £17,600 a year. The rise in basic pay follows a bumper…
Mixed opinions and scepticism follow new indoor arena plans for Cardiff City
LOOKING out to the 26-year-old Red Dragon Centre retail complex in Cardiff, it is almost difficult to imagine the shiny new indoor arena which is planned to take its place. The 17,000 capacity arena, which is part of a wider…
Welsh retailers offer Half Term Bundles for 1p to help families fight the cost-of-living crisis with Snappy Shopper
Local retailers across Wales are teaming up with grocery delivery app Snappy Shopper to help families stock up for the Half Term holidays in the face of the cost-of-living crisis with a spectacular bundle full of the nation’s favourite treats…