National Survey results shows shift to thrift
MORE people in Wales are buying second-hand and reducing their energy usage in a bid to save money, according to the latest results from the National Survey for Wales. The results show a significant increase in the number of people…
Plaid Cymru calls for “proactive rather than reactive” approach to the economy after latest unemployment figures
Plaid Cymru has called for a “proactive rather than reactive” approach to the economy, after unemployment figures rise again in Wales. The calls come four years after the (then) Economy Minister admitted that “we don’t know what we’re doing on…
Carmarthenshire County Council respond to complaints on removal of hedge section on boundary of Stradey Park Hotel
Carmarthenshire County Council have responded to complaints on the removal of a section of hedge bank on the boundary of the Stradey Park Hotel. Cllr. Ann Davies, Cabinet Member for Planning Policy and Rural Affairs said: “Following complaints received…
Wales Covid-19 Inquiry Special Purpose Committee
A special purpose committee was held on Tuesday (Jul 11) to examine gaps identified in preparedness and response of the Welsh Government and other Welsh public bodies during the Covid-19 pandemic. Although the latter half of the committee was held…
South Wales Police joins 42 other forces to commit to transforming and improving rape investigations
TODAY, the Home Secretary has announced that all 43 forces in England and Wales have signed up to Operation Soteria, the transformational change program tackling rape and serious sexual offences. After being a pilot force for the past two years,…
New boat, Police RIB Dragon launched ahead of summer operation
SOUTH Wales Police officially launched its new boat, Police RIB Dragon on Friday, July 7. The boat will be used for a multitude of purposes from water searches, offences and anti-social behaviour committed at sea and other waterways, assisting partner…
Three prestigious awards for multi-million pound school construction project
THE £48.7m Haverfordwest High VC School building project has won three national awards in one week. As well as scooping two awards in the Constructing Excellence in Wales Awards 2023, it also won Project of the Year at the Education…
Proposals for Burry Port township
FIFTEEN ideas to make Burry Port more interesting will be prioritised after Carmarthenshire Council chiefs approved an over-arching plan for the town centre. The aim is to reinvigorate the commercial heart of Burry Port and create better facilities for visitors….
Horse glamping at a Ceredigion hill farm expected to be turned down again
PLANS for ‘bring your horse on holiday’ glamping pods at a Ceredigion hill farm are expected to be turned down later this week. The application, by Mr O Jones, of 550-acre hill farm Penlanwen, near Llanddewi Brefi, to site five…
Carmarthenshire diversity report recommends multi-cultural hub
THE creation of a multi-cultural hub in Carmarthenshire would help the council increase its proportion of black, Asian and minority ethnic staff, according to a report. The hub recommendation was one of several by a council task and finish group,…