Workers and students set to benefit from changes to bus networks in South and West Wales
WORKERS and students in Swansea are set to be benefit from changes happening to the bus network in south and west Wales. Improved reliability and additional buses are among a raft of changes being made by First Cymru in the…
New law will improve workplace recycling and Wales’ already impressive record
Wales’s already impressive recycling record is set to improve thanks to a new law that has been passed in the Senedd this week. The Workplace Recycling Regulations will require all business, public and third sector workplaces to separate key recyclable…
Ambition to cut concentrate use moves forward with Farming Connect red clover project
LAMB finishing times could be significantly shortened at a Powys livestock farm this autumn after red and white clover leys were established in the grazing rotation. Fferm Awel y Grug, a Farming Connect ‘Our Farms’ farm near Welshpool, wants…
Welsh Government aim to improve lives of disabled people living in Wales
MINISTER for Social Justice and Chief Whip Jane Hutt has reaffirmed the Welsh Government’s commitment to reaching targets aiming to improve the lives of disabled people living in Wales. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out an ambitious agenda…
Recycling boss welcomes new laws for workplaces in Wales
A RECYCLING boss has welcomed new laws affecting every workplace in Wales, but has issued a number of warnings to avoid problems when they come into effect. The Welsh Government announced that from 6 April 2024, it will be illegal…
Felinfoel lights up for Christmas
Crowds braved the cold in Felinfoel to attend the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On. There was plenty on offer for young and old alike. Stalls selling Christmas food including toasted marshmallows to warm up the revellers. Carmarthenshire’s Music Service provided the…
Orchestra and Choir provide heavenly festive treat for Kidwelly at St Mary’s Church
Kidwelly was treated to the double delight of both an orchestra and a choir in St Mary’s Church Kidwelly on the evening of Friday (Dec 1.) The theme was festive, with music from around the world. Some pieces were quite…
Last call to donate to Toybox Appeal
WITH December almost upon us, time is running out to donate a gift or money to Carmarthenshire County Council’s annual Christmas Toybox Appeal – which helps hundreds of children with families who can’t afford to buy toys or gifts. …
Wales and Ireland at crucial juncture in countries’ shared history, Senedd hears
WALES and Ireland should strive for greater ties at a crucial juncture in the countries’ shared history, the Senedd heard. Delyth Jewell led a debate on a report following an inquiry into Wales-Ireland relations. The international affairs committee chair stressed…
GPs thrown into disarray as systems in North Wales go offline
By Richard Evans GP practices across North Wales were thrown into disarray this week when two health care computer systems went offline. On Wednesday, some surgeries were unable to access records or blood test results or even book appointments, due…