Double success for two South Wales businesses at AES Awards
Two South Wales businesses enjoyed double success at a leading Welsh work-based learning provider’s annual awards dinner. The Celtic Collection, a group of business and leisure brands including the iconic Celtic Manor Resort in Newport and The Green Giraffe Nursery, Cardiff…
Plaid says community owned energy is key to lower bills for Welsh households
Community owned energy is key to ensuring energy security and lower bills for Welsh households, Plaid Cymru has said. Plaid Cymru’s candidate for Bangor Aberconwy, Catrin Wager, said that the party would grants powers for local ownership of renewable energy…
Police raid cannabis farm in Ammanford
Dyfed Powys Police executed a warrant at the Mountain Gate, Tycroes, Ammanford on Tuesday May 21. The vacant property was found to have a large hydroponic set up inside, with approx. 800 cannabis plants seized by officers. One man, Beni…
Man jailed for 28 counts of child sex offences
A man from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed after being found guilty of 28 counts of child sex offences. 77-year-old Brian Doye, from Ystalyfera, has received a sentence of 28 years in custody, with an extended two years’ licence…
Swansea man jailed for multiple child sex offences
A man from Swansea has been jailed for multiple child sex offences. 34-year-old Phillip Bowler, from Mount Pleasant, sent messages of a sexual nature to his victim before meeting the victim to force them to delete the messages. He then…
New schemes to raise maths standards
Work to improve standards of maths in Welsh schools is progressing with new schemes in place helping to boost confidence, develop skills and encourage more take up. Before the pandemic, schools in Wales were making positive progress in numeracy and…
Drop-ins for MMR vaccine available at centres
Measles is a serious illness for children that can be prevented by a highly effective and safe vaccine. Following a declared measles outbreak in Gwent, it is very important that you and your family are protected with two doses of…
Spring booster vaccine now available to those eligible
People eligible for the spring COVID-19 booster vaccine can now drop-in to centres and pop-ups across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire to get their vaccine. GPs, community pharmacies and the health board’s immunisation teams have been providing the vaccine since 1…
Re-use centre in Nantycaws extends opening hours
Canolfan Eto re-use centre in Nantycaws has extended its opening hours – making it easier for residents to repair, re-use and re-purpose. Canolfan Eto will now be open from Wednesdays to Sundays from 10am until 4pm. Repaired, re-used,…
Welsh Labour Shadow Secretary responds to Ynys Môn nuclear development
Responding to the government’s announcement on nuclear at Wylfa, Labour’s Shadow Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens said: “Any progress is welcome but people on Ynys Môn will believe it when they see it. Successive Tory governments have failed to build a…