Health Minister calls on people to make healthier choices to tackle strain on health and social care
HEALTH Minister, Eluned Morgan, is calling on everyone to play their part in the future of Wales’ health and social care system, as a new report shows an ageing and sicker population will put it under greater strain. Within the…
Police investigate livestock attack in Bethesda
NORTH Wales Police have issued a statement regarding an attack on livestock last week: “We’re investigating a livestock attack that happened between Sunday 1st and Monday 2nd October in Gerlan, Bethesda. “It is suspected that a dog may have entered…
Carmarthen takeaway wins Regional Takeaway of the Year at ARTA 2023
THE Belfoi Indian and Bangladeshi Cuisine takeaway, located off of Catherine St Carmarthen has won Regional Takeaway of the Year at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards ceremony 2023. A year prior, the Belfoi takeaway also won Chef of the…
Masterclass in farming launched by Farming Connect
A MASTERCLASS created to equip farmers with useful skills and knowledge to grow, maintain and graze herbal leys is being launched by Farming Connect. Master Herbal, the latest in a series of free masterclasses run by Farming Connect, will…
Man jailed for blackmail
A 31-year-old man has been jailed for blackmail. Richard John Owen, of Pensarn, Abergele, today appeared at Caernarfon Crown Court charged with blackmail offences. He received two years imprisonment. Investigating Officer Detective Constable Chelsea Symonds-Roberts said: “We welcome today’s sentence,…
Nearly £600million generated by Carmarthenshire tourism industry, figures show
A WHOPPING £596.51 million was generated by Carmarthenshire’s tourism industry last year for the local economy. New independent economic figures, put together for Carmarthenshire County Council, reveal that in 2022, over 3.46million people visited Carmarthenshire to enjoy its unique blend…
Questions raised on actions taken by Pembrokeshire Council following loss of £380,000 in revenue
FURTHER questions are to be heard on what has been done since Pembrokeshire County Council lost £380,000 in revenue when a council tenants’ rent rise was not correctly publicised. Tenants have a statutory two-month period of notice before any rent…
Call for information on economic impact of carpark changes at Pembrokeshire County Hall to be heard next week
A CALL for information on the economic impact of recently introduced parking charges at Pembrokeshire’s County Hall is be heard next week. In February, the county council’s Cabinet backed the introduction of charges at the car park, on the edge…
Call for costs of ‘Signature’ bridge in Haverfordwest to be heard next week
A CALL for the costs involved in Haverfordwest’s planned ‘signature’ bridge will be heard at the October 12 meeting of the county council. In a submitted question, Councillor Alan Dennison will ask: “Can the Deputy Leader [Cllr Paul Miller] confirm…
Call to cut multi-million pound transport interchange scheme in Haverfordwest to be heard next week
A CALL to cut Haverfordwest’s multi-million pound transport interchange scheme to a single storey, using awarded funding elsewhere in the county, will be heard next week. In a submitted question which will be heard at the October 12 meeting of…