Thousands flock to Royal Welsh Winter Fair
A FANTASTIC and festive few days have been enjoyed by thousands at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair, held at the showground in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells on Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th November. First staged in 1990 and originally just a…
Gaza cease-fire rally to be held in Haverfordwest
IN response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, a peaceful protest is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 2nd December 2023, protestors will gather on the old bridge in Haverfordwest at 2:00 PM and will march to the M&S…
Police continue investigation into disappearance of Ricky Harris
OFFICERS are continuing to investigate the disappearance of Ricky Harris from Aberdare, who is missing. Specialist resources have been deployed and will continue to do so in the Aberdare area to search for Ricky. Ricky, aged 31, was last seen…
New Vice Chair appointed to Hywel Dda UHB
ELEANOR Marks has been appointed as the Vice Chair of Hywel Dda University Health Board and will take up her role in February 2024. Eleanor is an experienced leader and has, over the course of her career, held several senior…
Delays to Welsh Government scheme could plunge thousands into fuel poverty this winter
THOUSANDS of households could be plunged into fuel poverty this winter after a Welsh Government scheme was plagued by delays, the Senedd heard. Delyth Jewell, Plaid Cymru’s shadow climate minister, raised concerns about the new Warm Homes programme potentially being…
Police forces in Wales will target drunk/drug drivers as cases of driving under the influence increase
WELSH Police Forces will target people driving under the influence as it continues to increase, despite the dangers it poses to people on the road. Alcohol is well known to slow reaction times, effect vision, and impair driving ability….
Giant solar battery will take Morriston Hospital’s solar farm to ‘The next level’
A GIANT battery which can store the sun’s power to use after dark is set to take Morriston Hospital’s trail-blazing solar farm to the next level. The solar farm – which was the first of its kind in the UK…
HDUB to extend public engagement period on Laugharne GP closure
HYWEL Dda University Health Board is extending the public engagement period for the application from the Coach and Horses GP Surgery in St. Clears, to close their Laugharne Branch Surgery, to Friday December, 8. Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDdUHB)…
Victoria Gardens refurbishment successfully carried out in Neath Port Talbot
A £22,000 refurbishment of the children’s play area in Neath’s town centre Victoria Gardens has been successfully carried out with funding from Neath Port Talbot Council. The refreshed play area now features new safety surfacing throughout and time-worn benches have…
New legislation to give Welsh Government greater powers to improve air quality
NEW legislation has today (Tuesday, November 28) been passed in the Senedd, giving the Welsh Government greater powers to improve air quality and reduce noise pollution across Wales. The World Health Organisation has described air pollution as the world’s largest…