200% tax premium on second homes in Pembrokeshire
OWNERS of second homes and long-term empty properties in Pembrokeshire could soon pay a 200 per cent council tax premium after a call to increase the rate was backed by senior councillors. New local tax rules introduced by Welsh Government…
Hywel Dda urges parents not to delay in vaccinating their infants this winter
HYWEL Dda University Health Board is concerned the current low uptake of the nasal flu vaccine in 2–3-year-olds (age on 31 August 2023) could put higher numbers of young children at risk of hospitalisation this winter. Last year, flu was…
North Wales Police issue warning to businesses following reports of Cooking Oil thefts
We’re issuing a warning to businesses following reports of cooking oil thefts in Gwynedd and Anglesey. We are seeing an increase in the theft and attempted theft of cooking oil across North Wales. Due to the energy crisis, fuels and…
Plans to regain pre-pandemic progress in numeracy and literature education says Education Minister for Wales
PLANS are in place to regain pre-pandemic progress in reading, maths and science, says Education Minister Jeremy Miles as PISA results are published. Of the 73 countries who took part in the Programme for International Student assessment (PISA) in 2018…
GWR warns of disruption this Thursday due to industrial action
GREAT Western Railway is warning travellers that there will be significant disruption to its rail services on Thursday 7 December because of industrial action by drivers’ union Aslef. Some parts of the GWR network will have no service at all,…
Office of Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner wins prestigious national award
THE Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed-Powys has won a prestigious national Gold award for the quality of its Independent Custody Visiting Scheme. The Independent Custody Visiting Scheme is a volunteer scheme that is run by the…
Dorothy’s Still boogying at 100
CONGRATULATIONS and celebrations took place at Blaenos Nursing Home in Llandovery for a very special lady who turned 100-years-old on December 3rd. Dorothy Hollick celebrated her 100th birthday in style and incredibly she was still up and dancing to Cliff…
Welsh Ambulance Services pays tribute to volunteers as part of international Volunteer Day
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is paying tribute to its volunteers as part of International Volunteer Day. International Volunteer Day (05 December) is an annual celebration of the contribution that millions of people across the globe make through volunteering. Almost…
Heart-breaking Christmas for people with dementia revealed as one in three left cut off
FOR families in Wales, Christmas has changed forever – over a third of people with dementia are unable to visit loved ones and 37% are no longer able to recognise family members (Pictured: Andy Huntely with mum Ceri who has…
More than £10,000 in donations help fund simulation equipment for critical care units
THANKS to donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has been able to fund simulation equipment for critical care units across the health board to facilitate staff development. Simulation equipment is used…