Deputy Minister for Climate Change under fire on transport, voting and ‘cringey video’s’
The MS for Llanelli and Deputy Minister for Climate Change Lee Waters has been defending his voting record and his policy on 20mph speed limits in Wales after coming under fire from the Welsh Conservatives for the state of public…
RSPCA issues advice on how to monitor safety of fledglings during bird breeding season
As the peak bird breeding season continues, the RSPCA is urging people to check their expert online advice about wild baby birds before calling the charity, so the line is kept free for emergency calls to be answered as quickly…
New railway testing centre for Wales welcomed by RIA Wales and Western
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) Wales & Western has welcomed today’s news that a consortium of universities, including Cardiff and Swansea, has been awarded £15 million by the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF) to establish a new world-leading railway…
Roll out of Universal Primary Free School Meals to include Years 3 and 4 from September
Since September 2022, all full-time Nursery and Reception children in Carmarthenshire have been offered a Universal Primary Free School Meal (UPFSM). This provision was extended to all Year 1 pupils in January 2023, and to all Year 2 pupils in…
Young Climate Crusaders Unite at Llanelli’s First Eco-Council Summit
Local Senedd Member Lee Waters has brought together secondary school pupils from across the constituency to take part in Llanelli’s first ever Eco-Council Summit in the Senedd. Pupils from Glanymor, Coedcae, Bryngwyn and St. John Lloyds travelled to the Senedd…
Renewal and Hope in Carmarthen: General Assembly 2023
THE Presbyterian Church of Wales (PCW) is holding its annual General Assembly in Carmarthen, from Monday 10 July until Wednesday 12 July. Despite a backdrop of steep church decline within Wales’ historic denominations, PCW is upbeat about the future….
Nasal Naloxone successfully deployed in Merthyr Tydfil
Officers successfully deployed the lifesaving spray nasal naloxone to save Merthyr resident last month. Nasal naloxone is an emergency antidote for overdoses caused by heroin and other opiate or opioid substances. It works by reversing the breathing difficulties that can…
Unprecedented police operation against organised crime leads to 52 arrests and £8.7 million of cannabis seized across southern Wales
Throughout June, police forces in England and Wales took part in an intensification period designed to disrupt Organised Crime Groups (OCGs) by taking out a key source of their revenue, whilst simultaneously apprehending many of those involved, safeguarding those being…
Gower MS welcomes £500K investment in work experience scheme for young people
Local Member of the Senedd, Rebecca Evans MS has praised the Welsh Government’s new investment in a scheme to provide young people across Wales with work experience to reach their full potential. The £500,000 scheme will support up to 500…
Further work confirmed for Menai Suspension Bridge
WORK will begin on Monday September 4th to overhaul the Menai Suspension Bridge to ensure it is permanently restored in time for its 200th anniversary. The second phase of work will see new permanent hangers installed, following a rigorous period…