March for Ysgol Heol Goffa planned for first week of September
CAMPAIGNERS are calling for a mass march to demonstrate love for a special Llanelli school they say has been betrayed by Carmarthenshire County Council. The ‘We Love Ysgol Heol Goffa’ march, planned for Saturday September 7, is designed to raise…
Free ‘green’ training for Caerphilly private landlords
Private landlords with properties in the Caerphilly borough can apply for free ‘green skills’ training. Caerphilly County Borough Council is offering training to help landlords implement green energy solutions, to enhance the environmental and economical performance of their properties. By…
Welsh food and drink industry grew by 10% figures show
Statistics published today show the food and drink industry in Wales grew by 10% last year. Businesses in the sector had a total turnover of £24.6bn in 2023, compared to £22.3bn in 2022. The statistics are for the food and…
Farmer fined for not adhering to cattle regulations
On Wednesday 17 July 2024, at Aberystwyth Justice Centre, the Magistrates passed sentence on Mr. Gary Davies, of Bercoed Uchaf, Bangor Teifi, Llandysul. Mr. Davies pleaded guilty to three offences under the Cattle Identification Regulations 2007, two offences under…
‘Croeso’ i bawb! – A warm Welsh ‘Welcome!’
‘Croeso!’ will be the theme of the year for 2025, Visit Wales has revealed. The Year of Croeso – or ‘welcome’ – announced as part of Wales Tourism Week, aims to celebrate the distinct and varied ways in which people…
Parents urged to sign up for childcare offer before autumn term
A small business owner has urged parents to sign up for the Welsh Government’s Childcare Offer before the autumn term starts. Lisa Jones, who runs Y Diod café in Llandeilo, said the Childcare Offer was easy to apply for and…
Royal Welsh Show launches new Horticultural Village
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Horticultural Village at the 2024 Royal Welsh Show. This eagerly anticipated event will take place from July 22nd to July 25th at the Royal Welsh Showground…
Police launch investigation following series of anti-social behaviour incidents
Police officers investigating a series of incidents of anti-social behaviour and where police vehicles have been targeted in recent weeks in the Gabalfa area of Cardiff have made a number of arrests. Early this morning (Sunday July 21) a…
One person dead and another hospitalised following serious RTC on A48
At 10.52am on Friday, July 19th, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) crews from Tumble, Ammanford and Carmarthen Fire Stations were called to an incident along the A48 east-bound, between Llanddarog and Cross Hands. Crews responded to…
Major RTC on A48 brings traffic to a stand-still
A devastating multi-vehicle collision has brought chaos to the A48 eastbound between Carmarthen, Cross Hands, and Llanddarog, with emergency services including the Air Ambulance rushed to the scene near Foelgastell. The crash, which involved three vehicles, has resulted in the…