TikTok viral milkshake machine at a farm outside Newport falls victim to complaints and Council allegations
Farmers outside Newport have fallen foul of their neighbours after their milkshake vending machine went viral on social media and attracted droves of thirsty fans. Castle Farm, in Bishton, launched the venture in 2022, drawing “significant interest” online. Neighbours have…
Swansea University to tender £250K contract to upgrade sports facilities
SWANSEA University is tendering a £250,000 contract which could result in an upgrade of sports facilities used by it, local teams and elite athletes. It wants consultants to produce a feasibility study and option appraisal for Swansea Bay Sports Park,…
Instagram bridge in Haverfordwest described as “good value for Pembrokeshire taxpayers”
THE construction of a new levelling-up-supported footbridge in the centre of Haverfordwest is to continue, with senior councillors hearing it was “good value for Pembrokeshire taxpayers”. At the March meeting of Pembrokeshire County Council’s Cabinet, members awarded the contract to…
Wetland centre plans for visitor accommodation turned down
A WETLAND centre’s plan for visitor accommodation has been turned down, but contractors are on site to replace a bridge leading to its 450-acre reserve. WWT (Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust) Llanelli submitted plans to Carmarthenshire Council to convert office space…
Senedd debates 12,000-name petition to restore beach at Llandudno North Shore
THE Senedd debated a 12,000-name petition calling for the restoration of an “unsightly, dangerous and inaccessible” beach at Llandudno North Shore. Jack Sargeant told the chamber campaigners want 50,000 tonnes of quarry rocks removed after they were dumped on the…
Uplifting series of performances at Neath Port Talbot Hospital a resounding success
Thank you for the music. That’s the message from patients and staff on a Neath Port Talbot Hospital ward following a series of performances under the Musical Hospitals programme. Since the beginning of the year, musicians have been entertaining patients…
Artist brightens up corridor at Morriston Hospital
A kind-hearted artist has brightened up a Morriston Hospital corridor for free. Ric Kane (pictured) has given the section between the emergency departments for adults and children a splash of colour. His gesture came after a friend’s son had been…
Prolific RSPCA Volunteer urges people to sign up to Wildlife Friends scheme to help protect wildlife
CHARLOTTE Lister (pictured) was among around 2,000 people who pledged to volunteer their time to become Wildlife Friends for the animal charity last year. They completed a range of tasks aimed at helping and protecting wildlife in their own gardens,…
Ceredigion residents urged to register to vote for PCC election
With only two weeks until the voter registration deadline for the Police and Crime Commissioner Election on 02 May 2024, Ceredigion County Council urges residents to make sure they are registered in time. The deadline to register to voter is…
pOpera Comes to Kidwelly
St Mary’s Church in Kidwelly weathered storm Kathleen and the roof held out the rain despite a fortnight of weather even Derek would be horrified by. There was flooding but of the musical sort. The evening of music or pOpera…