Registered Sex Offender chased out of Felinfoel by local residents
RESIDENTS in Felinfoel have expressed their concerns over the presence of a convicted sex offender who was moved to the area to live under bail conditions for offences committed in Cornwall. Residents took matters into their own hands and gathered…
Coleg Sir Gâr launch new sustainability project
COLEG Sir Gâr has launched a new sustainability project that will equip people and organisations in Carmarthenshire with the vital knowledge and skills they need to become net zero by 2030. The Green 24 initiative aims to demystify the subject…
Training courses are helping a shepherd prepare for a future in Welsh farming
A WELSH shepherd is equipping himself with new skills and qualifications to take on the challenges that beckon for farming in the years ahead. Welsh agriculture is on the cusp of a period of immense change says Rhys Jones,…
New walking and cycling routes added to Swansea’s network
SWANSEA Council has put the finishing touches to a number of routes, adding to the city’s growing network of safe walking and cycling infrastructure. Among the latest routes to be completed is a 2.8km off-road route between Penllergaer and Gorseinon….
Swansea Council announce investment into local park tennis courts
IN TOTAL, four park tennis venues covering 11 courts will be renovated, with investment of £120,797.90 helping ensure that quality facilities are available for the local community for generations to come. The park venues being renovated are Coed Bach (Pontarddulais),…
Police appeal to find man involved with ongoing investigation
WE’RE appealing for information to find Craig Fletcher from the Newport area. Our officers would like to speak to the 35-year-old in connection with an ongoing investigation into assault related offences. Anyone with any information on his whereabouts can call…
Thieves steal metal from critical gas pipe servicing in Port Talbot
OFFICERS in Port Talbot have found that metal is being stolen from a critical gas pipe servicing the local area. This gas pipe is vital for the communities of Port Talbot and the Neath Valley, ensuring people can heat their…
Row over “Welsh language crisis” in Powys schools
A ROW has erupted on whether there is a “Welsh language crisis” in Powys schools. At a meeting of Powys County Council’s Cabinet on Tuesday, February 13 councillors went through recommendations on the draft 2024/2025 budget made by scrutiny committees….
Newport councillors back 8.5% tax rise from April
Senior councillors in Newport have backed an 8.5% council tax rise from April, arguing residents’ bills will remain among the lowest in Wales. At a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, council leader Jane Mudd said the “relatively small” rise would maintain…
New recycling method roll-out in Cardiff
A NEW method of recycling is being rolled out to tens of thousands of homes across Cardiff. Separated recycling is being introduced to 37,000 properties across the city, with the council carrying out targeted communications to the areas affected. Ely,…