One week left to sign open letter calling for phased end to greyhound racing in Wales
Animal-lovers in Wales have just one week left to sign an open letter to the Welsh Government calling for a phased end to greyhound racing. The ‘Cut The Chase’ coalition – made up of the RSPCA, Dogs Trust, Blue…
Heart of Wales railway named as one of best rail journeys in Europe
WORLD famous travel guide Lonely Planet has named the Heart of Wales railway line as one of the best rail journeys in Europe. Described as ‘a spectrum of scenery’ that alternates ‘from the sand-edged estuaries of South Wales’ to ‘one…
Welsh Government issues statement on farming in Wales
Mark Drakeford MS, First Minister and Lesley Griffiths MS, Minister for Rural Affairs, North Wales and Trefnydd have issued the following statement: Farming – and agriculture more widely – plays an important role in Welsh life. It is part of…
Police investigate fatal road traffic collision at Pensarn roundabout
Police are investigating a single vehicle road traffic collision which occurred at about 2.50am, this morning (Thursday, 29th February) A car has collided with the traffic lights on the A48 at Pensarn roundabout, Carmarthen. Sadly the male driver of the…
Farmers and unions call for ‘Key Policy Asks’ not ‘lectures’
A protest by thousands of farmers took place at the Senedd in Cardiff today, Wednesday (Feb 28). Tractors were diverted to a makeshift car park outside away from the Senedd. Participants driving agricultural vehicles were given an approved route and…
Farming protest at Senedd concludes peacefully
A planned protest in Cardiff Bay has concluded peacefully with minor disruption to the public. A policing operation was in effect for the duration of the protest which attracted around 3,000 people outside the Senedd. Participants driving agricultural vehicles were…
Caerphilly County Council buys up properties to tackle homelessness
CAERPHILLY County Borough Council has bought privately owned properties to provide housing for families who would otherwise find themselves in temporary accommodation. To date, the Council has accessed funding via Welsh Government’s Transitional Accommodation Capital Programme to purchase and renovate…
Police arrest Llanelli arson suspect
UPDATE | Dyfed-Powys Police have successfully arrested Leo Bailey (pictured). The 22-year-old was wanted in relation to a suspected arson at Met Bar, Llanelli, on Saturday, February 24. If you have any information relating to the incident, please contact Dyfed-Powys…
Former naval man is Gwlad candidate for Elli ward
A former naval man is standing for election for the Elli Ward in Llanelli. Wayne Erasmus was brought up in Loughor and Joined the Merchant Navy at 17 as an Engineering Cadet Rising to the Rank of Chief Engineer. Wayne…
Woman jailed for breaching disqualification order to keep dogs
A BRIDGEND woman has been jailed after she admitted breaching a disqualification order where she had been banned from keeping dogs for five years. Janine Maloney (d.o.b 27/05/1974) of Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig, appeared at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on 20 February…