Welsh Lamb and Beef Producers farmers lead the way in antibiotic tracking
MEMBERS of the farmer-controlled agricultural co-operative society Welsh Lamb & Beef Producers Ltd (WLBP) are at the forefront of efforts to tackle the global problem of antibiotic resistance by leading the way in tracking the use of antibiotics in livestock….
South Wales Cancer Centre to offer tattoo-free radiotherapy
Patients having radiotherapy for breast cancer can now do so without a permanent reminder of their treatment for the first time in Wales. The South West Wales Cancer Centre at Swansea’s Singleton Hospital has developed advanced techniques to the point…
Ceredigion beaches win Coastal Awards 2024
Blue flags will once again be flown at four of Ceredigion’s most popular beaches this year: in Borth, Aberystwyth South, Llangrannog and Tresaith. An additional five beaches have achieved Seaside Award status, and a further four have obtained the coveted…
More children could end up in unsuitable homes across Wales if more foster carers aren’t urgently recruited
MORE children will end up in unsuitable homes across Wales if 400 more foster families aren’t urgently recruited, according to new figures released today. The data is revealed by the UK’s leading fostering charity, The Fostering Network in conjunction…
New Mayor for Neath Port Talbot sworn in at Margam Orangery
COUNCILLOR Colin Matthew (Matt) Crowley has been sworn in as the new Mayor of Neath Port Talbot. Cllr Crowley (Sandfields East) is President of Aberavon Green Stars RFC, a member of the Aberavon Lifeguard Club, a life member of the…
Dame Nia Griffith MP opposed to Council decision to shelve Ysgol Heol Goffa plans
Dame Nia Griffith, Member of Parliament for Llanelli has issued a statement following the Council’s decision to axe plans for Ysgol Heol Goffa: “The decision by Plaid Cymru and Independent controlled Carmarthenshire County Council to abandon longstanding plans to build…
Council issue statement on Heol Goffa decision
Carmarthenshire County Council is unable to continue with its current plans to build a new special school in Llanelli, to replace the existing Ysgol Heol Goffa, due to financial pressures. The Headteacher, Miss Ceri Hopkins and school governors were informed…
Carmarthenshire Council drop plans for £17million special school in Llanelli
Llanelli Councillors have hit out at Plaid-run Carmarthenshire Council after it was revealed the administration have pulled plans for a new £17 million special school in Llanelli. In a joint statement between Carmarthenshire Council and the school, it’s been confirmed…
Hywel Dda officers to use part of Council offices in Aberystwyth
From 13 May 2024, Hywel Dda University Health Board officers will use part of Canolfan Rheidol, the Council’s office in Aberystywth. Following the implementation of Ceredigion County Council’s Hybrid Working Strategy and Hybrid Policy, there are significant opportunities to…
Plaid Candidate for Bangor calls for abortion to be fully decriminalised
Catrin Wager, Plaid Cymru candidate for the new constituency of Bangor Aberconwy, has written to the three MPs who currently represent the constituency, to ask them to support amendments that may come before the House of Commons this week. Catrin…