Welsh Gov responds to latest NHS performance data
The Welsh Government has responded to the latest NHS performance data published on Thursday. A Welsh Government spokesperson said: “Long waiting times are continuing to come down – these figures show they have fallen every month for two years and…
12 new housing developments in Carmarthenshire set for 2024 as Council reaffirms commitment to affordable housing
Carmarthenshire County Council is continuing its commitment to increase the number of affordable homes in the county, with 12 new developments set to begin construction this year. As well as the construction of new homes in Llanelli, Carmarthen, Llansteffan, Llandovery…
Carmarthenshire foster carer ‘brings something to the table’ to support young people in the area
Carmarthenshire foster carer hopes sharing their fostering moments will encourage more people to become carers. This Foster Care Fortnight™, Foster Wales Carmarthenshire is calling on people in the area to consider becoming foster carers to support local young people…
Welsh Ambulance donates medical supplies to African based charity
THE Welsh Ambulance Service has teamed up to send much needed medical supplies to clinics and hospitals in Sierra Leone. When student midwife Charlie Rennie attended a conference in 2017 and first heard of the work being undertaken by the…
Farmers urged not to cut corners when it comes to safety
Farmers will be under more pressure than ever during cultivation and harvesting this season, after challenging weather delayed operations, but the Wales Farm Safety Partnership (WFSP) warns that health and safety must not be compromised. From the maintenance of…
North Wales Police set to clamp down on knife sales to children
North Wales Police Cadets recently carried out checks on the sale of knives to children. Young volunteers, alongside police officers, conducted an under-age sales operation as part of Operation Sceptre, a national, intensive week of action that ran last week…
Greenpeace spokesperson says Wylfa nuclear development ‘doesn’t inspire confidence’
In response to the government’s announcement that Wylfa in Anglesey is a preferred site for new nuclear development, Dr Doug Parr, Chief Scientist for Greenpeace UK, said : “Government announcements about new reactors have a theatrical quality that doesn’t inspire…
Ceredigion Council to explore relocation of Aberaeron Library
There is an opportunity for residents to share their views on the possible relocation of Library and face-to-face customer services in Aberaeron. Ceredigion County Council is currently undertaking a review into the use of its buildings in an attempt to…
Regulations on use of CCTV in slaughterhouses approved by Senedd
New Regulations have today been approved by the Senedd for the mandatory use of CCTV in all slaughterhouses in Wales. The Mandatory Use of Closed Circuit Television in Slaughterhouses (Wales) Regulations 2024 will require CCTV cameras to be installed in…
Lee Waters admits mistakes were made when introducing default 20mph speed limit
A former minister has admitted mistakes were made introducing Wales’ controversial default 20mph speed limit. Lee Waters, who left his post as transport minister in March, told MSs a record-breaking petition, signed by nearly half a million people, made…