Concerns raised over revamp plans of filling station near Llandrindod Wells
CONCERNS have been raised about plans to revamp a petrol filling station near Llandrindod Wells. Back in May, Ian Richards of Ascona Retail Limited lodged a planning application with Powys County Council to demolish the existing retail unit, café, fuel…
Fierce reaction from campaigners following Glamorgan Council’s statement on biomass plant
VALE of Glamorgan Council has been accused of capitulating after an enforcement notice it served on a biomass burning plant was quashed. The Welsh Government’s chief planning body, Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW), last week quashed the local authority’s…
Image released following assault on a child on a train
Officers investigating an assault on a child on a train have released an image in connection. The incident took place on a train between Llanelli and Gowerton on Wednesday 12 July at around 2pm. Officrrs believe the woman in the…
Regional ABC’s show 20% fall in UK daily local newspaper circulation
I read with interest an article in the Press Gazette today; Regional ABCs: UK daily local newspaper circulation down 20% in first half of 2023. I recall publishing items relating to the ABC figures as far back as 2014 pointing…
Revamp breathes new life into Palace Theatre
SWEEPING curves are among the lines being seen as construction specialists prepare the Palace Theatre building for its new life. The dramatic but sensitive overhaul is expected to lead to its reopening – as a base for new businesses –…
Work to commence on gas network upgrade in St. Clears
WALES & West Utilities will shortly start work to upgrade part of the gas network in St. Clears. The £300,000 investment work, which starts on 4 September, is essential to keep the gas flowing safely to heat and power local…
Therapists contribute to nationwide study into improving injuries to finger tendons
SWANSEA Bay therapists are contributing to a nationwide study of how to improve outcomes following tendon injury. Finger tendons can easily be cut in everyday accidents with knives or glass, but severed tendons are not able to heal by themselves…
Wales Air Ambulance is asking supporters to name its newest aircraft
The Wales Air Ambulance Charity is calling for its supporters to have their say and vote for the aircraft registration of its newest addition to the fleet. In February this year, Wales Air Ambulance announced that Gama Aviation had successfully…
Lusitania disaster’s youngest survivor commemorated with RNLI charity bike ride
Audrey Lawson Johnston was the youngest survivor of the Lusitania disaster and a lifelong RNLI fundraiser, next weekend her family are commemorating her legacy with ‘Audrey’s Farewell’ charity bike ride to raise vital funds for both New Quay and Tower…
End of era for student village but furniture finds new homes
Thousands of Swansea University students called Hendrefoilan Student Village home for more than half a century before the site finally closed earlier this year. The village was popular with students looking for low-cost off-campus living with a social atmosphere for…