Volunteers join forces to collect over 20kg of waste from Carmarthenshire coastline
More than 40 volunteers have joined forces to collect over 20kg of harmful plastic from the Carmarthenshire coastline. The beach clean organised by Coleg Sir Gâr’s Green 24 project was held at Cefn Sidan, Pembrey Country Park, as part…
Flintshire man jailed for sexual abuse of a child
A 42-year-old man has today been jailed for the sexual abuse of a child. Sean Thomas Jones, of Bagillt Road, Greenfield, denied eight counts of sexual assault against a child. But a jury unanimously found him guilty on all charges…
Former headteacher of Ysgol Friars found guilty of sexual offences against children
Former headteacher Neil Frederick Foden, of Gwynant, Old Colwyn, has been found guilty of sexual offences following a three-week trial at Mold Crown Court. The 66-year-old, who was head of Ysgol Friars in Bangor, was today convicted of 19 charges…
Welsh Lib Dems call Welsh Gov to provide more support for foster carers in Wales
This week in the Senedd, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have called on the Welsh Government to provide more support to foster carers in Wales as part of the adoption of the Step Up, Step Down scheme. The scheme, which would…
Carmarthenshire County Council Introduces Initiatives to Enhance Lives in Rural Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire County Council reaffirms its commitment to the well-being and prosperity of rural residents with the launch of two initiatives: Bws Bach y Wlad and Hwb Bach y Wlad. These initiatives represent a significant step forward in ensuring that residents…
Culture Secretary under fire over cuts
A FORMER minister urged the Welsh Government to cough up cash for a culture sector in crisis after being de-prioritised in budget decisions since the start of devolution. Alun Davies, the Labour MS for Blaenau Gwent, criticised cuts in the…
Ceredigion Council open new path in Parc Natur Penglais
A new path has been created in Parc Natur Penglais following funding from the Ceredigion Local Nature Partnership. The path was officially opened by the new Mayor of Aberystwyth, Councillor Maldwyn Pryse, at 11:00 on Saturday 18 May 2024….
Orphaned mouse Stuart Little finds his new family after ordeal
A white mouse who was abandoned at a front door has been found a new home thanks to the RSPCA. The charity’s rescuers quickly fixed up a fresh start for the orphaned rodent, who was found shivering inside a small,…
Plaid Cymru end co-operation agreement with Welsh Government
Plaid Cymru have announced their withdrawal from the co-operation agreement between their party and the Labour run Welsh Government. Plaid Cymru have said that they were proud of the way in which the co-operation agreement demonstrated new ways of doing…
Welsh Lib Dems urge Rural Affairs Secretary to deliver working payment scheme for Welsh farmers
This week in the Senedd, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have urged the new Rural Affairs and Climate Secretary to deliver a payment scheme that works for Welsh farmers. The call comes after it was announced on Tuesday that the controversial…