Pentre Awel wins Construction Sustainability Award
Pentre Awel Zone 1, the prestigious and innovative multi-million-pound development at Delta Lakes in Llanelli, has won a sustainability award for its work to reduce carbon, save energy and reduce waste across the project. As part of its strategy…
Welsh Government issues JCVI statement about Covid-19 vaccination for children aged six months to four-years-old
Eluned Morgan MS, Minister for Health and Social Services has issued the following statement about Covid-19 vaccination for children aged six months to four-years-old The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) is an independent expert advisory committee, which advises…
Birthday fundraiser launched in memory of much-loved partner who will never be forgotten
The partner of 31-year-old, Gemma Harries, who tragically passed away in January 2023, is raising money in memory of ‘the love of his life’. Gemma Harries, from Nantgaredig, collapsed suddenly in the early hours of the morning on Monday 16…
Flood Mitigation Public Consultation – Llangennech
Llangennech residents are being encouraged to have their say on potential flooding schemes in the village and surrounding community. A Welsh Government supported project is ongoing to investigate current and future flood risk in Llangennech, assess potential flood mitigation…
Welsh Government extends funding for successful e-cycle schemes
Two electric bike loan schemes that have successfully encouraged more local residents to swap their car for a bike in communities across Wales will receive additional funding for a further year, the Welsh Government has announced. The E-Move scheme operated…
Minister praises officers for their vital role in keeping communities safe while on patrol with South Wales Police
Minister for Social Justice, Jane Hutt, has joined South Wales Police on patrol in Barry, gaining invaluable insight into the work they do day-in, day-out to keep communities safe. The ride along and shadowing of officers this week followed the…
‘Llys Rhosyr – a Royal Court of the Princes of Gwynedd – becomes Cadw’s 131st monument
An important court of the medieval Princes of Gwynedd – Llys Rhosyr, Anglesey – has been acquired for the nation by Cadw, so that the story of this significant site in Wales’ history is preserved and protected for present and…
Powys Councillors discuss three-year limit to address housing crisis in county
COUNCILLORS want to see Powys County Council crack on and build homes to help address the housing crisis in the county. At a meeting of council’s Planning committee on Thursday, April 6 councillors discussed an application by the authority itself…
Closing Ebbw Cale Cableway seen as ‘less painful’ option than front-line service cuts, council leader says
CLOSING the Ebbw Vale Cableway is seen as “a less painful option” than front-line service cuts, a council leader has said. The closure is estimated to save £41,000 this year which is part of £6.6 million worth of cost-cutting measures…
Walking and cycling can be seriously bad for one’s health
Walking and cycling can be seriously bad for one’s health depending on where one lives in Wales. We have all walked or cycled at some time in our lives. As children we would have been overjoyed to receive our first…