Plans for CK’s store in Bynea turned down
PLANS for a CK’s store at a former petrol station east of Llanelli have been turned down. The food retailer’s proposal for Cwmfelin Road, Bynea, was said to have public support but Carmarthenshire Council planning officers said a transport statement…
Plan to tackle ‘all-time low’ level of swimming ability among children unveiled by Cardiff Council
A plan to tackle “all-time low” levels of swimming ability among children in Cardiff has been unveiled. A council scrutiny committee meeting heard in April, 2024 that the city was the worst performing area in Wales for children learning to…
Brand new Mosque and community centre approved despite traffic concerns
Plans for a new community centre and mosque in Cardiff have been given the go ahead despite concerns over potential traffic chaos. Cardiff Council’s planning committee met at County Hall on Thursday, June 6, to approve the proposal, which will…
Land purchased through CPO to build cycle path from Carmarthen to Llandeilo
PLANS hatched more than a decade ago for a cycle path between Carmarthen and Llandeilo have taken a major step forward after Welsh ministers confirmed a controversial compulsory purchase order (CPO) for land along the route. The order had been…
Welsh Gov’s ‘Six Goals’ programme sees over 200,000 people access new NHS services
More than 200,000 people accessed new NHS services developed through the Welsh Government’s pioneering Six Goals programme as an alternative to emergency department care or admission to hospital last year. Now starting its third year, the programme will focus on…
Tributes paid to motorcyclist involved in fatal collision in Ton Pentre, Rhondda
A tribute has been paid to a motorcyclist who died following a collision in Rhondda Cynon Taf yesterday. Dean Williams, 53, died as a result of injuries sustained in the incident in Church Road, Ton Pentre, which occurred at…
Lib Dems call for new protections for rivers and coastlines as sewage dumped over 83,000 times in Welsh waters last year
The Liberal Democrats have announced a massive expansion of marine protected areas and a new Blue Flag status for rivers will be included in their general election manifesto. In response to sewage being pumped into bathing water status rivers, the…
14-year-old reported missing from Machynlleth
MISSING | Have you seen 14-year-old Emma, reported missing from the Machynlleth area? Emma is described as about 5 foot 4 inches tall with long brown hair. She was last seen on Wednesday, June 5, wearing a white coat with…
Senedd calls for fair share of HS2 funding
Labour and the Conservatives have been urged to commit to reclassifying HS2 as an England-only project to “right a £4bn wrong”. Delyth Jewell accused Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak of ignoring Wales as the Senedd unanimously reiterated calls for a…
PAS searches for new Ambassador for 2025
Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society are looking to appoint a new Ambassador for 2025 to help support officeholders in promoting and meeting the aims of the Society. The voluntary role will shadow the 2024 Ambassador at this year’s County Show and other…