Vape shop ordered to close after selling vape products to children
A MERTHYR Tydfil shop has been ordered to close for three months after selling illegal vape products and vapes to children. Merthyr Tydfil Council has confirmed that Eazy Vapes in Brecon Road was issued with a three-month closure order at…
Housing construction in Merthyr Tydfil 30% lower than needed, report shows
The AMOUNT of housing built in Merthyr Tydfil over the last year is more than 30% lower than it needs to be at this point, a council report has said. The council’s Local Development Plan annual monitoring report for 2023…
Delays hit conversion work on properties designated as children’s care homes
DELAYS have hit work to convert two properties in Tredegar into children’s care homes, but youngsters are expected to be moving in next summer – councillors will be told. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Place scrutiny…
Newport deemed ‘Poor man’s Pontypridd’ by opposition leader as city sees 75% drop in student numbers
A 75% drop in student numbers in Newport since 2010 has made the city a “poor man’s Pontypridd” when it comes to higher education, according to the council’s opposition leader. Matthew Evans said Newport’s 2,500-strong student community pales in comparison…
Instagram friendly bridge in Haverfordwest given thumbs-up
PLANS for an ‘Instagram-friendly’ signature bridge and associated works, part of Haverfordwest’s levelling-up works, have been given the thumbs-up by councillors. An application by Pembrokeshire County Council to demolish the existing footbridge between Riverside and Western Quayside, replacing it with…
Cabinet approves funding to provide electricity for pitches at Pembrey Country Park Campsite
Pembrey County Park Campsite will soon be able to attract and accommodate more overnight campers at its holiday resort, thanks to financial backing from Carmarthenshire County Council’s Development Fund. During the Council’s Cabinet meeting, on 18 September 2023, Cabinet…
Kidwelly Town Full Council Meeting 7th November 2023
We attended the full council meeting of Kidwelly Town Council on Tuesday (Nov 7). Cllr Lewis was an attendee, and was able to advise on progress, or otherwise, on some of the following matters of most importance to the town….
Peaceful Protest aimed at Local MP Stephen Crabb to back Calls for an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza [Haverfordwest, UK
In response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, a peaceful protest is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 11th November 2023, at Castle Square, Haverfordwest. The demonstration will assemble at 2:00 PM. Organised by Stop the War Coalition Pembrokeshire,…
Selfless siblings leave £1.3 million legacy to the Wales Air Ambulance
A kind-hearted brother and sister have generously gifted £1.3 million to Wales Air Ambulance – the largest legacy the Charity has ever received. Charles Tryweryn Davies, 92, and Margaret Eunice Davies, 89, who was known as Peggy, of Tyn y…
Plaid Cymru calls on HSBC to reverse decision to cancel Welsh-Language telephone service
Plaid Cymru has called on HSBC to reverse their decision to cut it’s Welsh language telephone service. Politicians were informed of the bank’s decision by letter on Wednesday morning, November 8. In response to the decision, Plaid Cymru submitted an…