Welsh Government ban on humane fox trap risks curlew’s extinction
In spite of repeated attempts by GWCT Cymru to present clear scientific evidence to the minister, amendments to the Agriculture (Wales) Bill to allow the licensed use of Humane Cable Restraints (HCRs) to protect breeding curlew were rejected in a…
Betsi financial discrepancies ‘gravely serious matter’ says Plaid Cymru
Plaid Cymru has called for “full accountability and transparency” in the handling of the latest scandal to hit struggling health board, Betsi Cadwaladr. Rhun ap Iorwerth MS, Plaid Cymru’s spokesperson for health and care says there are “very, very serious…
UK & Welsh Governments Must Block Coal Mine Expansion
Responding to the news that Coal Action Network has lost their judicial review to halt plans to expand the Aberpergwm coal mine, Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds MS said: “This is extremely disappointing news and a blow for the…
Historic cross-border meeting to strengthen working relations
Strengthening North Wales’ links with Ireland and North West England is vitally important to take advantage of new opportunities, First Minister Mark Drakeford will say today (Thursday 18 May). He will welcome the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, the…
Caerphilly Council collaboration success on green hydrogen exploration
Caerphilly County Borough Council is collaborating with a number of expert partners to explore opportunities for the generation and use of green hydrogen across its activities in support of delivering its commitment to be net zero carbon by 2030. Hydrogen…
Ethol Cadeirydd newydd Cyngor Sir Ceredigion ar gyfer 2023-24
Mae’r Cynghorydd Maldwyn Lewis wedi’i ethol yn Gadeirydd Cyngor Sir Ceredigion ar gyfer 2023-24 mewn Cyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol a gynhaliwyd ddydd Gwener 19 Mai 2023. Daw hyn â chyfnod y Cynghorydd Ifan Davies i ben fel y Cadeirydd ar…
Ambulance nurses attend prestigious service
WELSH Ambulance Service nurses attended a prestigious service to celebrate nurses and midwives around the world. Ellen Edwards, Clinical Support Desk Senior Professional Practice Educator for the Trust, was invited to the Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service, which took place…
Police carry out large scale operation at property in Llangennech
Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that they carried out a large scale operation in Llangennech on Thursday (May 18). In a statement Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Officers executed a warrant at a property in the Llangennech area on Thursday, 18 May, as…
Police investigate circumstances following death of a child at Cardigan property
The emergency services were seen passing through villages North of Carmarthenshire at high speed. The vehicles included paramedics, the fire service with boat, HM Coastguard the Ambulance Service and the police. Posts on social media referred to an explosion in…
Number of calls to Cardiff housing helpline increases to highest level over past year
THE number of calls made to Cardiff Council’s housing helpline has increased to its highest level over the past year. Cardiff Council’s cabinet member for housing and communities, Cllr Lynda Thorne, said at a scrutiny committee meeting on Monday, May…