RSPCA issue reminder of the dangers littering has after goose found impaired by tin can
A REMINDER of the dangers of litter has been issued by RSPCA Cymru after a goose was found with a can stuck on its mouth in Aberdare. The Canadian cross greylag goose was first spotted on Wednesday 31 January in…
Dairy farm switches to grazing fodder beet as high-quality winter feed
GRAZING fodder beet as a winter crop for beef and dairy cattle is reducing wintering costs at a Pembrokeshire farm. The James family currently grow 10 hectares (ha) for wintering dairy beef stores produced by their dairy herd at Stackpole…
WRU at risk if Wales’ Six Nations matches added to free-to-air TV events, chief executive warns
ADDING Wales’ Six Nations matches to a list of protected free-to-air TV events would threaten the survival of the Welsh Rugby Union, its new chief executive warned. Abi Tierney, who was appointed in August, told the Senedd’s culture committee that…
Council leader pays tribute to rugby legend Barry John
CARMARTHENSHIRE County Council Leader Cllr Darren Price has paid tribute to one of the greats of Welsh rugby, Barry John who has sadly passed away. Regarded as one of the finest rugby players the world has seen, the Cefneithin…
Applications open for Welsh-speaking teachers looking to return to Wales
THE Welsh Government has today announced that it is now recruiting for its popular ‘Cynllun Pontio’– aimed at attracting Welsh-speaking teachers to secondary schools in Wales. By being part of the programme, Welsh speakers currently teaching in schools outside Wales,…
Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes new members to his Youth Ambassador Forum
ON Wednesday 31st January, Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn welcomed young people from across the Force area to Police Headquarters in Carmarthen, who have been appointed as new members of the Dyfed-Powys Youth Ambassador scheme, and who will work…
Member of Senedd for Gower joins NSPCC campaign to ‘Talk Pants’
REBECCA Evans MS, Member of the Senedd for Gower, has joined the NSPCC’s campaign to Talk Pants to help children recognise what abuse is and how to speak up if anything doesn’t feel right. Rebecca MS said: “I am pleased…
Man jailed for life following murder of Georgina Dowey
MATHEW Pickering has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of seventeen and a half years after the murder of 46-year-old Georgina Dowey in his Cadoxton, Neath address last year. Pickering was sentenced today, Monday 5 February at…
Ask the people of Llanelli before submitting City Bid urges Plaid Cymru
Plaid Cymru has called on Llanelli Chamber of Trade and Commerce to hold a full public consultation with the people of Llanelli before proceeding with a formal bid for city status. Carmarthenshire County Council Leader, Darren Price stated: …
Newport man reported missing
WE’RE appealing for information to find Carlton Johnson, who is reported as missing. Carlton, 47, was last seen in Brynderwen Road, Newport, at around 2pm on Wednesday 31 January and officers are concerned for his welfare. He is described as…