Concerns over ‘coal mining by the backdoor’ raised in the Sennedd
Proposals to reclaim disused tips risk opening the floodgates to coal extraction under the guise of remediation, the Senedd heard. Delyth Jewell led a Plaid Cymru debate on coal tip and opencast mine remediation, warning a new industry is emerging…
Launch of new legal advisory scheme for leaseholders affected by fire safety issues
The Welsh Government has launched a new leaseholder legal advisory scheme to help support leaseholders in medium and high-rise buildings affected by fire safety issues in Wales. From Friday, May 10 the scheme will offer free and bespoke legal advice…
Mother thanks Welsh Ambulance for life-saving response to son’s cardiac arrest
A NORTHAMPTONSHIRE woman whose son had a cardiac arrest while on holiday in north Wales has praised the ambulance call handler and the crew who saved his life. When 20-year-old Matthew Pharaoh collapsed at the family’s accommodation in Llandudno,…
RSPCA severs ties with Welsh egg farm amidst allegations of neglect
Animal Justice Project conducted extensive visits to free-range, RSPCA Assured egg farms supplying major UK supermarkets such as M&S, Tesco and ASDA, along with industry leaders like Happy Egg Co and Glenrath Farms, one of the UK’s largest egg producers,…
Cardiff crime group found guilty of drug offences following trial
Two men and a woman from Cardiff have been found guilty of drug offences following a trial at Cardiff Crown Court that ended on Tuesday, April 30. A further man from Barry pleaded guilty in May 2023. The four formed…
Re-elected PCC Dafydd Llywelyn sets out to shape strategic vision for policing priorities
Re-elected Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Dafydd Llywelyn begun his new term in office this week with a series of key meetings aimed at shaping his strategic vision for the region’s policing priorities over the next four years. The…
Nut trial looks at viability of producing walnuts in Wales
A Carmarthenshire couple are experimenting with growing nuts on their land. Martyn Williams and Alison Harwood have planted walnut and sweet chestnut trees on a one-hectare south facing slope overlooking the River Towy. They have chosen varieties that are a…
£16,000 and counting: Team Evans’ incredible fundraising for local NHS services
Having already raised over £16,000 for local NHS services, Team Evans, a group of family and friends from the Llanelli area, is planning even more fundraising events in 2024. The team is fundraising in memory of Wayne Evans who sadly…
Opportunity to win £1.5k bursary open to Ceredigion Youth
Young people in Ceredigion have the opportunity to win a £1,500 bursary to help with their future aspirations. Following success in previous years, Ceredigion’s Youth Work and Engagement Service is fortunate enough to accept another opportunity generously provided by…
Landmark legislation to increase size of Senedd clears final hurdle
Landmark legislation to increase the size of the Senedd and change its voting system cleared the final hurdle in the Welsh Parliament. MSs voted 43-16 in favour of the members and elections bill, securing a necessary two-thirds supermajority, following a…