Panto star thanks NHS for ensuring the show goes on
Kev Johns MBE has spoken publicly for the first time about the cancer treatment he received, in order to thank the “incredible” staff in Swansea Bay for saving his life. The beloved entertainer and broadcaster (pictured above)– best known for…
Train services heading in ‘wrong direction’ claim opposition MSs
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Train services in Wales are heading in the wrong direction under Transport for Wales, according to opposition MSs. Delyth Jewell, Plaid Cymru’s shadow transport minister, welcomed the announcement of an additional £125 million for…
Law Society concerns over legal aid provision in Wales leads to government intervention
Following concerns raised by the Law Society of England and Wales and local practitioners about legal aid in West Wales, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has intervened by uplifting police station fixed fees in Llanelli. Duty solicitors who were…
Team N2S cycles length of Wales to raise funds for chemo unit
Team N2S has raised over £3,000 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Prince Phillip Hospital in memory of Wayne Evans. Team N2S is a group of over 13 triathlon friends and former colleagues of Wayne, who has sadly passed…
“We are delighted with the progress of the Basic Income pilot scheme and hearing about the positive impact on those taking part,” says Minister
Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip Jane Hutt has praised the progress and uptake of the Basic Income pilot scheme after meeting care leavers taking part in the innovative programme. The Basic Income for Care Leavers in Wales pilot…
Grant that helped 7774 of children in Swansea last year, now open
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. Member of the Senedd for…
Welsh Government issue statement on supporting highway authorities with the implementation of 20mph
The Welsh Government has issued a statement on supporting highway authorities with the implementation of 20mph. The statement by Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Lee Waters is as follows: On Tuesday, along with the Minister for Climate Change, I met…
Wales Air Ambulance unveils new addition to fleet
The Wales Air Ambulance Charity has today unveiled its new aircraft, which has been named by the people of Wales, and its new Rapid Response Vehicles. The lifesaving service, funded through charitable donations, funds a fleet of rapid response vehicles…
Council encourages residents to check heating systems and ensure carbon monoxide detector is fitted
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Public Protection team is encouraging residents to have their heating system checked and to ensure a carbon monoxide detector is installed in their home. Carbon monoxide can be given off by appliances that burn fossil fuels…
Police appeal for witnesses following road traffic collision on A484 near Newcastle Emlyn
Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision, which occurred on at around 22.48hrs, Tuesday evening, 24th October, along the A484 between Newcastle Emlyn and Pentrecagel. The incident involved a black Honda Civic Type R, whereby the…