‘Slow progress’ on diversity in politics
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Ethnic minorities, women and disabled people remain under-represented in local politics and more must be done to improve diversity, a Senedd inquiry concluded. John Griffiths chaired the local government committee inquiry which found that…
Statement from Council Leader Cllr. Steve Hunt on Tata Steel Port Talbot
TODAY (19th October), the Council Leader for Neath Port Talbot gave a statement to the Tata Steel Port Talbot Transition Board: “I think the first important point I should make is that very little information has been shared with the…
Blast from the past to boost wellbeing of Swansea Bay patients
A RATION book, a retro radio, a tie press and classic LPs are just some of the items being used to boost the wellbeing of Swansea Bay patients – but we still need your help. Nostalgic items have already been…
TeamSWP Awards 2023 – Officers, staff and volunteers honoured
South Wales Police have celebrated awards for officers, staff and volunteers. South Wales Police said: “Bravery, innovation, leadership, selflessness: just some of the attributes that were celebrated last night with the return of our #TeamSWPAwards. “The awards, held at…
Tribute to 72-year-old cyclist who died following road traffic collision in Margam
The 76-year-old cyclist who died following a road traffic collision on Water Street, Margam on Saturday October 14 has been named as Michael (Mike) Perkins from Porthcawl. Mike’s family has paid the following tribute to him: “Mike, as…
School Essentials Grant open to families again after huge success last year
The School Essentials Grant can provide up to £200 to help families on lower incomes with essentials such as school uniforms, shoes, bags and school activities. Last year, the grant helped 100,055 children across Wales. Llanelli’s Member of the…
Innovative children’s service and new liquid biopsy method to treat cancer faster, amongst projects nominated for healthcare awards
THE Advancing Healthcare Awards Cymru (AHAs) shines a spotlight on and celebrates the work of allied health professionals, healthcare scientists and other skilled colleagues who have implemented innovative healthcare practices in Wales – with awards sponsored by the Welsh Government….
Macmillan warns of inequality and growing pressure within Wales’ cancer care system
Macmillan Cancer Support has welcomed an improvement in cancer treatment waiting times in Wales but warns that significant pressures are yet to come. The charity has also called out the inequalities that exist within cancer treatment in Wales, highlighting…
73% of the waste collected by the Council is reused, recycled or composted
Carmarthenshire’s recycling figures are on the up, thanks to changes to the Council’s kerbside waste collections that were implemented in January of this year, 2023. Provisional figures calculated for the first quarter of 2023/2024 projected that 73% of the…
£40m package to refurbish Holyhead Breakwater announced by Welsh Government
THE First Minister Mark Drakeford has today (19th October) announced a £40m funding package from the Welsh Government to allow the refurbishment of the Holyhead Breakwater and help safeguard Holyhead Port’s long-term future. The 2.4km long Victorian breakwater provides essential…