Pub in Salem centre of attention in tug-of-war between owner and local group
THE owner of a loss-making village pub has criticised a local group which wants to take it over, saying they “couldn’t even be bothered” to call in for a drink when it was open. Paul James said he had refurbished…
Statue to honour Newport suffragette moves to planning stage
Plans to install a statue honouring a Newport suffragette have moved a step closer. Margaret Haig Thomas, known as Lady Rhondda, grew up in Llanwern, and went on to play a prominent role in the campaign in Newport for women’s…
NICU volunteers share their stories to support Cwtsh Clos campaign
Sharon Harvey-Lewis knows only too well how stressful it is having a newborn baby on life support. Her daughter, Grace, had seizures and a stroke while still in the womb, and had to be delivered early. Left: NICU volunteers Lyndsey…
“Data key to solving dentistry crisis” – Welsh Lib Dems
ON the 23rd of April in the Senedd, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have urged the Welsh Government to adopt a centralised national health data system to help obtain a clearer picture of the state of Dentistry care in Wales. According…
National review highlights opportunities to strengthen Governance Arrangements across Wales’ National Park Authorities
NATIONAL Park Authorities (NPAs) are charged with conserving some of Wales’ most important cultural heritage and environmental habitats. They also play a key role in our nation’s response to the climate emergency. Yet like many public bodies, NPAs in Wales…
Public meeting called for Swansea women seeking pension justice
PLAID Cymru Member of Senedd, Sioned Williams, together with local campaign group Pension Justice for Swansea Women, have called a public meeting for women who have missed out on their state pension at the age at which they were expecting…
13-year-old girl appears at court charged with three counts of attempted murder
A 13-year-old girl appeared at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court this morning, in connection to the incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman on Wednesday. She was charged with three counts of attempted murder, and one count of possession of a bladed article in…
Jeremy Miles MS issues statement on economic future of Wales
This week, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language Jeremy Miles issued the following statement on the economic future of Wales: AN economy which delivers a just transition to a sustainable future, with fair work at its heart, delivering…
Local housebuilder gives back to Gowerton Primary School with donation
A LOCAL developer has given its backing to Gowerton Primary School with a £2,000 donation. Persimmon Homes West Wales presented the cheque to parents, pupils, and teachers in April as they hope to put funds towards new and improved outdoor…
New Centre for Independent Living will help people live independently in Ceredigion
THE new Penmorfa Centre for Independent Living, promoting independence and community support, is set to transform the way individuals find solutions and access information to help themselves. The Centre is nestled in the heart of Ceredigion on the ground floor…