Welsh legend Max Boyce launches Wales Air Ambulance’s Summer Raffle, at the rugby ground the Charity had its first missions
The Wales Air Ambulance is delighted to launch its Summer Raffle with the support of Welsh legend Max Boyce. The Glynneath singer, comedian and entertainer has been a supporter of the Charity since its inception after watching his friend’s grandson…
Newport man convicted of child sex offences
A Newport man who engaged in conversation with what he believed to be a 12-year-old girl, was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on Tuesday (23 May). Mathew Jones, 33 from Bettws, Newport, was sentenced to five years and four months…
Fourth time lucky for Trout chalets in Pembrokeshire?
AN application to build holiday chalets at a trout fishery in north Pembrokeshire will have to be considered for a fourth time, despite planners backing the scheme twice in a row. Plans to provide nine accommodation cabins and ancillary works…
Old library for sale in Narbeth with backing from senior councillors
NARBETH’s old library will go up for sale following the backing of senior councillors. At the May meeting of Pembrokeshire County Council’s Cabinet, the St James Street library was declared surplus. The building – a former chapel – was declared…
UK Government to fund specialist staff at Powys Council
THE UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund is paying for specialist staff to help Powys County Council comply with environmental legislation and help it on its journey to become carbon neutral by 2030. At a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, May 23…
Conversion of disused garage into restaurant re-approved after residents left out of consultations
PLANS to convert a disused garage into a restaurant and holiday lets have been approved for a second time, after it transpired locals did not know about the scheme. The application in Fishguard’s Lower Town, submitted by Orwell Pine Co…
Tribunal set to look at broken code of conduct by Powys Councillor
A PUBLIC standards watchdog will hold a tribunal this summer looking into allegations that a former Powys County Councillor (PCC) broke the code of conduct. Karen Laurie-Parry represented the ward of Bronlllys near Brecon from 2017 to 2022. The Adjudication…
Higher payment rates announced for farmers creating woodland
The Welsh Government is calling on all farmers in Wales to help tackle the climate emergency by planting trees as higher payment rates for woodland creation are confirmed today (Thursday, May 25). Climate Change Minister Julie James and Minister for…
Rhod Gilbert urges 17–30-year-olds to help patients with blood cancer on World Blood Cancer Day (May 28)
Welsh national treasure, comedian, television presenter and proud Velindre Patron Rhod Gilbert is calling on 17-30 years olds to help patients with blood cancer by supporting the Welsh Blood Services’ ‘Chilled Out Lifesaver’ campaign to recruit 4,000 volunteer donors to…
Police appeal for information on whereabouts of missing person Shane Barnett
Police in Cardiff are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of Shane Barnett who has been reported missing. Shane, aged 48, last seen in leaving the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff on Sunday 7 May. Extensive enquiries have…