Improvements to playgrounds in Merthyr Tydfil making good progress
THREE out of the 10 playgrounds in Merthyr Tydfil that the council is currently making improvements to have been finished. The council said works on playgrounds in Moy Road, Prospect Place and Edwardsville had recently been completed with the rest…
Man jailed within 48 hours of sexually harassing teenager in Llandudno
A man has been jailed just two days after he made extreme sexualised comments towards a teenage girl at a train station, following a joint investigation between British Transport Police and North Wales Police. Nicholas Evans, 36, of Maenan Terrace,…
Charge increases to services across Bridgend
BRIDGEND County Borough Council is proposing to increase a number of charges and fees in order to save millions of pounds this year. The proposals, published earlier this week ahead of a monthly cabinet meeting includes plans to increase charges…
Brazen burglar jailed for over five years
Neil Fry, 52, burgled three houses on Penllyn Road, Canton, whilst the occupiers were asleep upstairs. On 3 September 2023 in the early hours of the morning Fry burgled the three houses and attempted to burgle a fourth. He stole…
Welsh Lib Dems call for more support for small businesses in Wales
THE leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats Jane Dodds MS has called for more support for small businesses in Wales. A recent study from Qardus has revealed that Ceredigion is the local authority where small to medium enterprises are thriving…
Cuts to public services likely to have disproportionate impact on women and low-income families
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Cuts to public services in Wales are likely to have a disproportionate impact on women and low-income families, the Senedd’s finance committee heard. MSs continued taking evidence on the Welsh Government’s draft budget for…
Caerphilly woman gets life ban after wild birds kept in unsuitable environment
A Caerphilly woman pleaded guilty to six animal welfare offences after 26 birds were found in an unsuitable environment with their needs not being met – with many found in a suffering state. The 26 wild birds – under the…
“Action needed to cut down A&E waiting times”, says Jane Dodds MS
The leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats Jane Dodds MS has called on the Welsh Government to help support under pressure A&E departments across West Wales. Last week on social media, the Hywel Dda University Health Board announced that all…
‘Patient safety will be protected during strike action’
NHS Wales, the BMA and the Welsh Government are working together to ensure patient safety is protected during next week’s junior doctors’ strike, Health Minister Eluned Morgan has said. Junior doctors will take strike action for three days, starting on…
Appointments to Food and Drink Wales Industry Board
SIX appointments have been made to an industry board which aims to grow, promote and enhance the reputation of the Welsh food and drink sector. The members of the Food and Drink Wales Industry Board will engage with the businesses…