Two men jailed for being part of an organised crime group linked to a Cardiff murder
Two men have been jailed for being part of an organised crime group linked to the murder of Tomasz Waga. Ajet Mehalla, 43, from Fairwater, was convicted of participating in the activities of an organised crime group following a trial…
Survey work to be carried out on destabilised wall at Union Hill, Haverfordwest
DETAILED survey work, data-gathering and a public consultation will take place ahead of the reconstruction of a destabilised section of wall at Union Hill at the end of Quay Street, Haverfordwest. Earlier this year, Pembrokeshire County Council carried out emergency…
Drivers must adapt to ‘massive culture change’ as 20mph speed limits introduced across Wales says senior councillor
By Richard Evans DRIVERS will need to adapt to a massive change in culture when default 20mph speed limits are introduced in Wales, a senior councillor has said. The Welsh Government is bringing in lower limits on most roads that…
Carmarthenshire road closed due to landslide and fallen trees
The road between Cynwyl Elfed and Carmarthen has been closed following a landslide, which also brought down some trees. Diversions are in place with traffic being sent over the hill through Blaenycoed and Trevaughan. It is expected that the road…
Failed call-in attempt by National Trust scuppers plans to turn public toilets into takeaway ice cream parlour
A SCHEME to turn surplus public toilets to a takeaway ice cream parlour/coffee bar will not be decided by the Welsh Government, after a failed call-in attempt by the National Trust. At the June meeting of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park’s…
Call for pause on Secret Garden cafe procurement in Cardiff
A COUNCIL official said he regrets the anxiety that the process of deciding the future of a popular Cardiff cafe has caused its owner. Cardiff Council’s head of economic development, Neil Hanratty, made his comments at a scrutiny meeting on…
Elderly disabled woman feels ‘isolated’ as she seeks alternative accommodation away from ‘dilapidated’ flats
IRIS Ware was among the first people to move into Mitchell Court flats in Tonypandy, back in the 1960s. Now, aged 93, she’s one of the last living in what have been described as ‘dilapidated’ and almost ‘derelict’ looking buildings…
Hammer blow for Carmarthenshire retail sector as Wilko files notice of intent to appoint administrators
Carmarthenshire will be hit with yet more retail store closures and loss of retail jobs if the retailer Wilko goes into administration. Wilko has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators on August 3rd. The potential is that 12,000…
Former boxer and GMB Union official takes on dementia to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society Cymru
JEFF Burns, a former professional boxer and GMB Union official is no stranger to taking on a challenge and has called dementia as ‘his number one enemy.’ On Sunday 9 July, Jeff and family and friends of his beloved late…
Conjurer of Cwrtycadno comes to Pembrey Country Park
YOUNG audiences are in for a treat this summer as Theatrau Sir Gâr’s outdoor theatre season at Pembrey Country Park – Theatrau Sir Gâr yn y Parc – plays host to a magical accessible family adventure from Taking Flight Theatre…