Macmillan warns of sysemic failure on cancer care
MACMILLAN Cancer Support has warned of a systemic failure on cancer care, as Wales registers its biggest monthly decline on cancer waiting times performance since April 2022. The charity highlights how in September, only 52.9% of people with cancer…
More powers for the RSPCA demanded by Conservative MS
A CONSERVATIVE MS led a debate calling for more powers for the RSPCA with the aim of better protecting animal welfare in Wales. Samuel Kurtz, who represents Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, told the Senedd that RSPCA inspectors undertake vital…
Presence of rodents discovered in LIDL Aberystwyth
The LIDL store in Aberystwyth has closed after it was discovered that there was evidence of rodent activity in the premises. A hygiene emergency prohibition notice has been placed in the window of the store warning visitors of the health…
Father and son paedophiles jailed for grooming and abusing vulnerable child
Two men who groomed and sexually abused a vulnerable child have been given a jail sentence at Swansea Crown Court. The court heard that the two men, father and son, Roy Lockett of Pembrey Road, Llanelli a former driving instructor…
Major school refurbishment projects could get under way in Neath Port Talbot
A SERIES of major school building and refurbishment projects could be under way in Neath Port Talbot including a new-build replacement for the evacuated Godre’rgraig Primary School and a new build special school to replace Ysgol Hendrefelin. On November 20th,…
Teifi Valley bakery ‘Tregroes Waffles’ raises £1,000 for Wish Fund
TREGROES Waffles is a family-run bakery based in the rolling hills of the Teifi Valley. The bakery fundraised for the Wish Fund at its 40th Anniversary Family Fun Day on Saturday 19th August. The Wish Fund creates magical moments…
Animal abandonment soaring in Wales
ANIMAL abandonments incidents have soared to a shocking three year high as the RSPCA warns unwanted pets face a bleak winter – with incidents in Wales contributing to the crisis. The animal welfare charity has today (22 November) released shocking…
Over a third of women have been sexually harassed on their commute to work
New data reveals over a third of women have been victims of sexual harassment or sexual offences while commuting by train or tube, a survey commissioned by British Transport Police (BTP) suggests. The recent survey also shows that half (51%)…
Port Talbot receive over £27million as part of Levelling Up fund
PORT Talbot has received just over £27m in the latest round of UK Government Levelling Up funding. It has been announced £14,835,600 has been awarded to regenerate Port Talbot town centre, with improvements to the town’s Civic Square, the refurbishment…
Transport for Wales representatives questioned at Senedd
MSs questioned representatives of Transport for Wales about passenger numbers, new trains and a review of timetables. The Senedd’s climate change committee took evidence from James Price, chief executive, as part of its annual scrutiny of Transport for Wales (TfW)….