Two men arrested, one charged after Blaenavon drug warrant
A cannabis cultivation with around 1,000 plants was dismantled by Torfaen officers with the arrest of two men. Officers carried out a warrant at a disused commercial premises in Ton Mawr Street, Blaenavon, on Sunday 27 August. Following a search…
Peer-to-peer learning most valued routes by dairy farmers to tackle lameness in herds study shows
DAIRY farmers rate peer-to-peer learning as one of the most valuable routes to tackling lameness in their herds, an important new study in Wales involving more than 5,400 cows has found. The research was undertaken as a European Innovation Partnership…
Health Minister Eluned Morgan confirms extension of NHS Wales Bursary scheme
HEALTH Minister Eluned Morgan has confirmed Wales will extend the NHS Wales Bursary scheme to eligible healthcare students studying in the 2024-25 academic year, and allow them to access the full amount of maintenance loan in addition to the Bursary….
Owner of former Cardiff restaurant granted permission to open wine bar despite residents concerns
THE owner of a former Cardiff restaurant has been granted permission to open a new wine bar in the city despite the concerns of residents. Adam Pledger, who owned the now closed Park House Restaurant and Wine Bar in the…
Ban on street drinking in Ceredigion town centres expected to continue
A BAN on street drinking in three Ceredigion town centres is expected to continue for a further three years. There are currently three Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) in place in Ceredigion, covering the town centres of Aberystwyth, Cardigan and…
Public consultation on increase in tax premium on second homes expected
A PUBLIC consultation on potential increases to second home and empty property council tax premiums in Ceredigion is expected to be approved by senior councillors next week. One of the county’s coastal towns has a second homes rate of more…
Five vehicle waiting bays in Cardigan to be removed
RETROSPECTIVE plans to remove five vehicle waiting bays in Cardigan are expected to get the thumbs-up from senior Ceredigion councillors next week. The making of a Traffic Regulation Order for the works in Cardigan is recommended for approval at the…
Opposition protest to demolition of house in Cardiff met with violence
A PROTEST opposing the demolition of a house in Cardiff resulted in violence after a demonstrator was repeatedly punched by a van driver. Protesters living in Clos Nant Glaswg in Pontprennau blocked the St Mellons Road end of Ty Draw…
Swathe of brown on playing fields baffles Sketty community
GRASS has recovered under rainy skies this summer after a particularly dry May and June, so a swathe of brown on playing fields in Sketty seems somewhat baffling. The land encompasses two Swansea University sports pitches and change is afoot….
Tourist accommodation planned for abandoned school near Tredegar
PLANS for tourist accommodation at an abandoned school near Tredegar should be approved despite concerns that the development could cause landslides. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Planning Committee on Thursday, September 7, councillors will consider a…