Fostering agency to become not-for-profit in line with Welsh Government legislation
A LOCAL fostering agency is set to become a not-for-profit (NFP) service, in line with the Welsh Government’s upcoming change in legislation. Foster Care Associates (FCA) Cymru, which has been delivering foster care in Wales since 1997, including NFP…
School pupils attend annual Insight event held by Carmarthenshire County Council
YEAR 10-13 pupils from 10 schools across the county have attended Carmarthenshire County Council’s annual Insight event, which is aimed at empowering tomorrow’s leaders. Insight 2024 took place at County Hall on January 25, and offered the 66 young…
Cancer Support UK awarded almost £50k by Walk the Walk charity
HEALTH charity, Walk the Walk, has awarded national cancer charity, Cancer Support UK, a £48,941 grant. The funding will allow Cancer Support UK to provide increased practical and emotional support to people living with and beyond cancer. Walk the Walk…
Data shows 2023 was the year for grass growth
DATA from the Farming Connect Welsh Pasture Project has shown that grass production in Wales in 2023 exceeded previous years, but managing it was challenging. High levels of rainfall had caused very difficult grazing conditions for some farms, those…
Vivien Parry confirmed in title role of The Wife of Cyncoed production
STAGE and screen actor Vivien Parry has been cast in the title role of Sherman Theatre’s forthcoming production, The Wife of Cyncoed by Matt Hartley (7-23 March 2024). Vivien recently starred as Fraulein Schneider in the hit West End…
Welsh Lib Dems call on Welsh Gov to lift financial burden placed on farmers
THIS week in the Senedd, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have called on the Welsh Government to lift the bureaucratic and financial burden it has placed on farmers. According to studies on agricultural mental health, excessive paperwork is commonly cited as…
Strike Action to disrupt train journeys next week
INDUSTRIAL action by members of train driver’s union, Aslef, will see some trains cancelled this week, with full strike action significantly reducing GWR, CrossCountry and Chiltern Railways services on Monday 5 February. Disruption is expected from Monday 29 January to…
Deputy Minister for Mental Health confirms Welsh Gov will press ahead with vape ban
DEPUTY Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Lynne Neagle has confirmed the Welsh Government will press ahead with plans to ban disposable vapes and support UK Government legislation to increase the smoking age and restrict sales of vapes. It follows…
Body found following coastal search
EMERGENCY services searching for a woman seen entering the sea in Porthcawl on Tuesday evening 23 January have located the body of a woman in a nearby coastal location after a call from a member of the public. While…
Solar farm approved in Llantrisant area
A SOLAR farm near Llantrisant which could produce enough energy to power more than 2,500 homes has been approved. The application from Talgren Solar Limited includes the construction and operation of a solar farm, including access, fencing, CCTV, internal service…