Wythnos Mabwysiadu Genedlaethol – NAS yn annog mwy o Gymry i ystyried mabwysiadu
Yn ystod Wythnos Genedlaethol Mabwysiadu (16-22 Hydref), mae Gwasanaeth Mabwysiadu Cenedlaethol Cymru (NAS) yn parhau ei ymdrechion i annog mwy o bobl i ystyried mabwysiadu. Daw hyn wrth i grwpiau o siblingiaid, plant ag anghenion arbennig, a phlant hŷn yng…
National Adoption Week – NAS calls on more Welsh people to consider adoption
THIS National Adoption Week (16-22 October), the National Adoption Service for Wales (NAS) is continuing its mission to get more people to consider adoption, as sibling groups, children with additional needs, and older children across Wales still wait to find…
Illegal dog breeder ordered to pay over £100,000 for selling puppies without appropriate licence
AN illegal dog breeder from Carmarthenshire has been ordered to pay over £100,000 or face a 21-month prison sentence for selling puppies via various advertising platforms. Deborah Thomas, of Llanddarog, earned more than £90,000 from the sales of 9…
New 20mph limits not affected education provision in Pembrokeshire, councillors have heard
THE new 20mph limits in Wales have not harmed education provision in Pembrokeshire, or led to longer days for children, councillors heard. Concerns had been raised by Newport and Dinas Independent Group councillor Huw Murphy that the speed reductions would…
“Selfish motorists” who park on pavements could lead to action from those affected in Pembrokeshire
TACKLING the issue of “selfish motorists” parking on Pembrokeshire pavements could lead to a petition being created, or even a call for those affected to have their voices heard at County Hall, councillors heard. A submitted written question on the…
Welsh sheep farm to grow drought-tolerant lucerne
A WELSH sheep farm is hoping to increase resilience in its lamb finishing system by growing drought-tolerant lucerne. The deep-rooted nitrogen-fixing crop with its high protein content has the potential to be the ideal feed for finishing lambs at…
Gwent officers support Safer Business Action Week
The National Business Crime Centre’s week-long campaign aims to protect businesses from crime, increase awareness of crime prevention measures and identify and enforce against criminals who target retailers. Gwent Police is supporting a National Business Crime Centre (NBCC) campaign to…
Plaid Cymru and SNP renew ‘shared political project’ on securing independence for Wales and Scotland
PLAID Cymru and the SNP have today renewed their ‘shared political project’ on securing independence for their respective nations. A joint statement by Plaid Cymru Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and SNP Leader and First Minister Humza Yousaf reaffirmed the…
Llwyddo’n Lleol 2050 offers a journalism training programme
Llwyddo’n Lleol 2050 has decided to fulfill the need after the lack of opportunities in the field of journalism in Wales’ rural areas has become apparent. The project offers 12 people a UNIQUE opportunity to join a 6 week journalism…
Historic glue trap ban comes into force in Wales
Wales’ historic total ban on the use of snares and glue traps comes into force from today (17 October) helping end the indiscriminate suffering of animals, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has said From today the use of snares or…