First Minister of Wales’ New Year message 2024
The First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford MS has issued his New year message for 2024. In his message the First Minister says: Blwyddyn Newydd Dda. Happy new year to you all. I hope you had a merry and peaceful…
Farm barn attraction refused retrospective planning despite local support
A FARM barn attraction, built after the owner lost his cattle herd to Bovine TB, has been turned down by Pembrokeshire planners despite council educational providers using its facilities. Stuart Williams of Home Farm, Leweston, near Camrose, sought to retain…
Police appeal to find next of kin of man found collapsed in Swansea
POLICE in Swansea are appealing to trace family and friends of a man who was found collapsed on Swansea Bay this morning (Saturday, December 30). He is in hospital where his condition is described as serious but stable. The man…
Victim involved in RTC has died in hospital
A PEDESTRIAN involved in a road traffic collision on Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff, has died in hospital. In a statement, the family of 80-year-old Pamela Griffiths, known as Pam, described her as “a caring soul with a huge zest for…
Line-up of finalists for National and Junior Chef of Wales contests announced
A STRONG line-up of finalists has been announced for both the National and Junior Chef of Wales contests, the country’s premier culinary competitions, next month. Two former champions are included in the chefs selected to contest the finals at…
Two Hywel Dda employees awarded King’s New Year’s Honour
TWO Hywel Dda University Health Board employees have been awarded a King’s New Year’s Honour. Gina Beard, Lead Cancer Nurse, is awarded the honour of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of her services to…
Former consultant for Morriston ED recognised in New Year’s Honours
A FORMER consultant for Morriston’s Emergency Department has been recognised in the King’s New Year’s Honour’s List. Swansea Bay issued a statement congratulating the young doctor who has been described as the driving force behind the flying medics service: Many…
South Wales Fire Authority expect budget increase of over £400K
BRIDGEND Council could face an increase of more than £400,000 for its annual contribution to the South Wales Fire Authority next year, it has been announced. The South Wales Fire Authority released its latest budget plans for the 2024-25 financial…
Council housing rent in Glamorgan set to rise to maximum amount allowed by Welsh Government
COUNCIL housing rents in Vale of Glamorgan are set to rise to the maximum amount allowed by the Welsh Government. Vale of Glamorgan Council published a report recently showing that they propose to increase their social hosuing rent by 6.7%…
Ceredigion Council faces challenging financial situation
DIFFICULT decisions will have to be made in Ceredigion next year against the backdrop of an extremely challenging financial situation, its council leader has said. Councillor Bryan Davies, Leader of Ceredigion County Council, in his pre-new year message, said: “Another…