Welsh Lib Dems celebrate 25th anniversary of Welsh Senedd
This week, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Welsh Senedd. It has now been 25 years since the people of Wales elected the first members to the first National Assembly of Wales. The Welsh Lib…
Carmarthenshire Council unveil plaque to commemorate Phil Bennett
Carmarthenshire County Council proudly commemorates the late Welsh rugby legend, Phil Bennett, with the unveiling of a new commemorative plaque on the pedestrian and cycling bridge in Llanelli. This plaque not only honours Bennett’s remarkable sporting achievements but also recognises…
Shared Prosperity Fund will increase coverage of CCTV services in Neath Port Talbot
Neath Port Talbot Council’s CCTV service has secured Shared Prosperity Fund grant funding for a new high-performance CCTV system in Pontardawe’s town centre. The money will also be used to increase coverage of the existing CCTV service in Briton Ferry…
Six Welsh students and apprentices selected to represent Team UK at WorldSkills Lyon 2024
Six talented young apprentices and students from Wales have been selected to represent Team UK at WorldSkills Lyon 2024. This Welsh contingent, all aged under 25, will be heading for glory in France as part of a 31-strong Team UK,…
Come along to support Carmarthenshire’s young traders this May
Following a very successful event in Llanelli Town Centre in 2023, Carmarthenshire Markets has extended this year’s edition of the Carmarthenshire Junior Traders Competition to all three of the county’s main towns. Carmarthenshire Junior Traders Competition 2024 will provide…
Young people in Ceredigion vote in ‘Rhoi dy Farn 2024’ ballot
More than 2,000 young people in Ceredigion have voted for the topics that they consider are most important to them. The ‘Rhoi dy Farn 2024’ ballot, organised by Ceredigion’s Youth Work and Engagement Service, gives young people the opportunity to…
McDonald’s drive-thru plans for retail park in Wrexham placed on hold
A DECISION on plans to build a drive-thru McDonald’s on a busy Wrexham retail park has been placed on hold. It follows concerns being raised over the impact the application by the fast food chain to open a restaurant on…
Ceredigion couple fined for selling counterfeit clothing
A Ceredigion couple who sold counterfeit clothing, footwear, and fragrances on local online marketplaces on social media have been fined by Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court after an investigation by Ceredigion County Council’s Trading Standards Officers. Peter Hinchen, 54, and Sharon…
First Minister warns of devolution fragility as Senedd marks 25th anniversary
The first minister warned that devolution remains fragile as Senedd members reflected on the 25th anniversary of the first election to the then-National Assembly. Vaughan Gething described the findings of an independent commission on Wales’ constitutional future as a “wake-up…
New plan to reduce deaths caused by infections resistant to antibiotics
Everyone must play their part in preventing one of the world’s biggest killers, Wales’ Chief Medical and Veterinary Officers have said as they launch the next stage of a 20-year plan to reduce resistance to antibiotics. In 2019, there were…