Culprit of vandalism of Labour offices in Llanelli sentenced
A MAN who damaged a Labour MP’s office has been sentenced to 300 hours of unpaid work. Joshua James Morris pleaded guilty to criminal damage at Llanelli Magistrates Court on Friday, November 10. The 31-year-old, of Heol Gwili, Llanelli, had…
Gardener Adam Jones appointed AHD of Horticulture at Royal Welsh Show
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society is delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Jones (Adam yn yr Ardd) as the new Assistant Honorary Director of Horticulture at the Royal Welsh Show. The promotion of horticulture is one of the Society’s…
Grave concerns raised over ‘frightening’ financial situation facing schools across Wales
GOVERNORS raised grave concerns about the “frightening” financial situation facing schools across Wales, warning that some are operating “hand to mouth”. The Senedd’s petitions committee took evidence on a 7,000-name petition – submitted by the chairs of governors’ associations –…
Swansea University’s Egypt Centre to host and study 6,000 year old artefacts
Swansea University’s Egypt Centre has been given a rare opportunity to host and study the artefacts that date back 6,000 years. Having spent the majority of their existence in private collections, over 800 rare Egyptian antiquities have arrived at Swansea…
Hunt causes chaos for animal owners around Mynydd-y-Garreg
Residents in Mynydd-y-Garreg have claimed that a hunt, which they say had no permission to use council owned land, has left their animals ‘traumatised’. The incident took place at approximately pm on Saturday (Nov 11). Dyfed-Powys Police said that they…
Aberglasney Gardens to host annual Winter Fair in December
Carmarthenshire’s biggest festive event will take place in the beautiful surroundings of Aberglasney Gardens next month. The annual Winter Fair will be held over three days – Friday, Saturday and Sunday – 1, 2, 3 December 2023. For the…
Council backs Pembrokeshire Catholic School federation made up of four schools
SENIOR councillors backed the federation of four Pembrokeshire Catholic schools earlier this week. In April, members of Pembrokeshire County Council’s Cabinet backed a recommendation for a consultation on federations between Haverfordwest’s Mary Immaculate Catholic School and Tenby’s St Teilo’s Catholic…
Rhigos Mountain Road closed as council works to repair fire damage
A VALLEYS mountain road will be closed overnight for several days in November for repair and maintenance work at the location of a large wildfire last year. The A4061 Rhigos Mountain Road will be closed overnight from November 13-17 (9pm…
Biker sets out to fight stigma of mental health on his Harley Davidson
A MAN who attempted to take his own life one year ago is on a mission to encourage people to talk – with the help of his Harley Davidson. Biker Chris Evans attempted to end his life in November 2022…
£6million expansion of Pembrokeshire holiday park approved despite objections
A PROPOSED £6m expansion of a south Pembrokeshire holiday park has been approved at a special meeting despite fears it would set a precedent for other such schemes. The application for the works at Heritage Park, Pleasant Valley/Stepaside, which had…