RNLI Port Talbot’s first tasking of 2023 to person in the water
In heavy rain, darkness and cold conditions, with crew hoping for a good night’s sleep in preparation for their first day back in work after the festivities, the pager sounded. In an amazing demonstration of volunteer commitment, turnout was both…
Man jailed for five years after burglary spree
Gary Davenport, 39, has admitted his involvement in a string of raids that saw vulnerable residents targeted. He was identified by police as a suspect for five burglaries after initially being captured on CCTV at the scene of the first…
Domestic abuser is jailed after violently assaulting his partner
In July, officers were called to reports of a man having assaulted a woman who was struggling to breathe. Hemsley jailed.jpg Kieran Hemsley, 32, from Porthcawl, was arrested and later charged with domestic violence grievous bodily harm and breach of…
Council approves new rental scheme to tackle homelessness and improve housing stock
A new initiative offering private landlords the chance to rent out their properties through Neath Port Talbot Council has been given the go ahead. Members of the council’s Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board agreed to implement the…
New fracture clinic opens at Morriston Hospital
A new £2million purpose-built fracture clinic is increasing time dedicated to patient care and cutting waits on treatment after opening at Morriston Hospital. The clinic has returned to Morriston having moved to Neath Port Talbot Hospital during the start of…
Ambulance station welcomes Ukrainian refugees
WELSH ambulance service staff have recently welcomed Ukrainian refugees to their station Yesterday, Rhyl Ambulance Station hosted Ukrainian refugees who have settled in the area to teach them about the Welsh Ambulance Service. As a result of Russia’s…
Menai Suspension Bridge works to resolve safety issues commence
Today, 5th January 2023, the programme of works to re-open the Menai Suspension Bridge begin. The programme is scheduled to be complete within 4 weeks, subject to adverse weather conditions. The Welsh Government and UK Highways A55 Ltd, alongside engineering…
Council services under serious threat
Council services in Carmarthenshire and throughout the UK have been pushed to the edge of the precipice by cuts that were started in 2010 by the Con-Dems. Council funding has been in crisis since that time with the Tories in…
Contest looming over future of Swansea Airport
A CONTEST appears to be looming over the future of Swansea Airport. It is owned by Swansea Council and operated by a company called Swansea Airport Ltd, which wants to renew its lease. But two groups have come forward with…
‘Welsh Government must ensure patient safety’ says Leader of Welsh Lib Dems
Responding to the news that senior NHS staff have been advised by the Welsh Government to discharge people who are well enough to leave, even if there is not a care package in place Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds…