RNLI warns people over dangers at coast as Storm Ciaran approaches
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is reminding those visiting the coast to be aware of the dangers as Storm Ciarán is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Wales from Wednesday evening. The Met Office has…
Fundraiser to take on 14 marathons in 14 days for chemo unit
Samantha Lewis of Burry Port will be running an incredible 14 marathons in 14 days to raise funds for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Prince Phillip Hospital. The challenge will start on 7th April 2024 at the Brighton Marathon. Samantha…
Is my train cancelled? Storm Ciaran travel advice
Great Western Railway is warning customers to expect disruption to the rail network from Wednesday evening as another major storm sweeps through the south. In anticipation of significant high winds and heavy rain late on Wednesday evening and Thursday, train…
Doctors happy to settle in Swansea Bay
Swansea Bay is fast becoming the destination of choice for doctors from at home and abroad. Last year saw the arrival of 157 new doctors, including 79 from overseas. The health board’s efforts to showcase the positive work life balance,…
Single use plastic ban comes into force as Welsh Government strives to reach net zero
A number of singles use plastics have been banned from being supplied in Wales today (Monday, October 30). The move follows a Welsh Government commitment to ’embed our response to the climate and nature emergency in everything we do’ The…
Health Board seeking your views on an application to close Laugharne Branch Surgery in Carmarthenshire
Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDdUHB) has received an application from the Coach and Horses GP Surgery in St. Clears, to close their Laugharne Branch Surgery in Carmarthenshire. The main reasons for the application are: The Practice has faced major…
Rhod Gilbert uses Llansteffan to film ‘Stand Up to Cancer’
ONE of Carmarthen’s most famous sons, stand-up comedian Rhod Gilbert, made a welcomed visit to the county of his birth yesterday and to the scenic beach of Llansteffan. Rhod, who was born and raised in Carmarthen, chose Llansteffan beach as…
Newport man imprisoned after seriously assaulting another man
A NEWPORT man has received a prison sentence of 11 years and six months following an assault on another man in Newport city centre. Ahmed Mohsen, 25, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on Monday 30 October where he pled guilty…
Police appeal to find man in connection with assault
OFFICERS investigating an assault would like to speak to Gareth Jenkins, who could assist their enquiries. We’re appealing for information to find Gareth Jenkins from Chepstow. Our officers would like to speak to the 38-year-old in connection with an…
New Deputy Chief Constable for North Wales Police
CHIEF Constable Amanda Blakeman has appointed a new Deputy Chief Constable for North Wales Police. Nigel Harrison, who joined North Wales Police as a Special Constable in 1995 before joining as a regular officer in 1997, has worked in all…