From Penllergaer to Las Vegas, a dream come true for rising Swansea talent
Pauline Wood, formally Pauline Sweeney From Penllergaer in Swansea has been performing for over 25 years as a vocalist and as a professional tribute artist across the country. She was discovered by talent scout and national entertainment award founder Lee…
Future generations outline ideas to tackle climate change
As part of Climate Challenge Cymru, 50 pupils from 10 mid and west Wales schools took part in a Climate Youth event at the Senedd this week. The event celebrated the work schools have undertaken to complete the challenges set…
Crow rescued from antenna after becoming entangled in a plastic bag
A crow who was rescued after becoming entangled on a Swansea aerial due to a plastic bag has triggered a renewed warning from the RSPCA about the hazards of plastic bags and litter to wildlife. The bird was spotted…
Neath Port Talbot Shopmobility offers new pick-up and seaside services
Neath Port Talbot Shopmobility is introducing an Aberavon Seafront mobility scooter service for the first time and is also offering to make life easier for customers with a new door-to-door pick-up initiative. The two new services are available to registered…
Charity donates over £30,000 to ‘The Wave Project’ and its surf therapy programmes
Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby, is proud to announce its support for The Wave Project and its innovative surf therapy programmes with a donation of over £30,000. This significant grant will enable the pioneering initiative to continue its…
Concerns raised in the Senedd over ‘toxic bullying culture’ within meat promotion organisation
A Conservative MS called for Hybu Cig Cymru to be made fully independent amid concerns about a “toxic bullying culture” within the meat promotion organisation. James Evans, the shadow rural affairs secretary, warned the farming industry is losing faith in…
Welsh Gov responds to latest NHS performance data
The Welsh Government has responded to the latest NHS performance data published today. A spokesperson said: “This is a disappointing set of NHS performance figures for April and May and shows we still have a long way to go to…
County Council looks to improve air quality around schools in Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Pollution Team continues to work with local schools to raise awareness of air quality across Carmarthenshire. Following the successful launch of air quality projects around four Carmarthenshire schools in September 2023, the Council’s Pollution team has continued…
Dyfed-Powys Police investigate RTC on Yspitty Road in Bynea
Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a road traffic collision on Yspitty Road, Bynea, that occurred at around 2.45pm on Sunday, June 16. It is believed that a yellow Daytona Triumph motorcycle collided with the central island and, sadly, the male rider…
Music, Dafydd Iwan and Indie Rally set for Carmarthen this weekend
ON the 22nd of June, YesCymru will be at the forefront of a march for independence through Carmarthen. Participants are set to meet at Carmarthen Park at 11AM, with the march set to leave the park at 1PM and proceed…