Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil is elected
By Anthony Lewis THE new mayor of Merthyr Tydfil for the next year has been elected. Councillor Malcolm Colbran, Independent, who represents Bedlinog and Trelewis, was elected as mayor of the county borough at the annual meeting of the council…
Welsh Government urged to lower speed limit of “Dangerous” A494 road
By Richard Evans THE speed limit on a “dangerous” stretch of the A494 needs to be lowered. That is the view of Denbighshire councillor Hugh Evans who says a minority of seflish drivers are speeding through Gwyddelwern and Pwll-glas along…
Trout Fishery in Pembrokeshire turned down for a third time
AN application to build holiday chalets at a trout fishery in north Pembrokeshire is recommended to be turned down despite planners giving the scheme a cautious backing. This is the third time the application to provide nine accommodation cabins and…
Coleg Gwent to close campus in Pontypool
By Twm Owen SOME 200 construction apprentices will have their training relocated due to the closure of a college campus. Coleg Gwent has confirmed its campus in Blaendare Road, Pontypool, will close down at the end of the summer term….
Man arrested as part of investigation into fatal road collision at St Mellons
A 32-year-old man has been arrested as part of an investigation into a fatal road traffic collision which happened on the A48 in the St Mellons area of Cardiff on Saturday 4th March. The man has been arrested on suspicion…
Police appeal for witnesses following Appeal Miskin dog attack
South Wales Police is appealing for witnesses following a dog attack in Miskin. Local Policing Inspector Leigh Parfitt said: “We are investigating a report of a dog attacking another dog and it’s owner on Ffordd Cefn Yr Hendy, Miskin. “The…
Newport man jailed for selling a stun gun on the Dark Web and offering to sell class A drugs
Jordan Harmon, 28, of Tandem Mill Road, Newport, appeared before Newport Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday 16th May) where he was sentenced to four years in prison for selling a disguised firearm and offering to supply a controlled drug of Class…
Investment in Wales at risk due to UK Semiconductor Strategy delay, Economy Minister warns
Economy Minister reveals Welsh Government in active dialogue with several tech companies who have expressed an interest in investing in Wales. Minister says companies may go elsewhere without assurances about UK Government support for the sector. Minister writes to Science…
Councillor criticises Denbighshire Council for decision against feasibility study for beds at Rhyl Hospital
By Richard Evans A DECISION by Denbighshire County Council not to push for a feasibility study to reinstate beds at Rhyl’s Alexander Hospital has been criticised by an outspoken councillor. Last week Cllr Brian Jones put forward a motion proposing…
Further funding for WellBeing Facilitators in Wales’ screen sector announced
A pilot programme supporting people working in Wales’ screen sector with their mental health is set to benefit from additional £150,000 funding following a successful first phase, the Welsh Government has announced today. Funded through Creative Wales, the WellBeing Facilitators…