Severe delays to disability rights reform, equality watchdog warns
Disabled people feel “forgotten and left behind” due to severe delays to reforms aimed at advancing their rights in Wales, the UK’s equality watchdog warned. Ruth Coombs, head of Wales at the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), gave…
One of two Mallard ducks put to sleep following rescue operation
Two ducks entangled in fishing line have been released following a joint rescue operation by the RSPCA and fire service at the Cleddau River. RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer and Wildlife Officer Ellie West was called to attend to the…
Police investigating sudden deaths of elderly couple in Cardiff
South Wales Police is continuing to investigate the sudden deaths of a couple at a property in Trowbridge, Cardiff. Although formal identification has not yet taken place, the bodies are believed to be that of a 72-year-old woman and a…
Trust in politics ‘perilously low’
Campaigners called for greater openness, warning trust in politics is perilously low following controversy surrounding donations to the former first minister’s leadership bid. Transparency International, a nonprofit organisation aimed at combating corruption, told Wales’ public accounts committee that polls…
Coryton line closes for electrification and planned infrastructure work
Over the past months, Transport for Wales has increased its engineering work along the Coryton line in preparation for electrifying the line in early November 2024. This marks a significant milestone in the South Wales Metro programme and will allow…
Interview with Superintendent of Dyfed-Powys Police, Chris Neve
On Thursday (03 Oct), Carmarthenshire News Online had the chance to interview Superintendent Chris Neve of Dyfed-Powys Police following the announcement of a new community policing strategy. Residents across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and Powys can expect to see more of…
Dyfed-Powys Police launch new Community Policing Strategy
Residents across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and Powys can expect to see more of their community policing teams as a new strategy that places renewed emphasis on engagement, early intervention, and prevention is launched. Neighbourhood policing is provided by teams of…
Housing committee warns of 210% increase of ex-prisoners sleeping on streets in Wales
The chair of the Senedd’s housing committee warned of a 210% annual increase in the number of former prisoners sleeping on the streets of Wales. John Griffiths expressed concerns about Ministry of Justice figures showing 332 people managed by…
Man and woman banned from keeping animals for life after dog suffered
A Swansea man and woman have been sentenced after they caused unnecessary suffering to a heavily pregnant German Shepherd cross dog by failing to provide vet care to a leg injury. Roseanne Lee and Nathan Price appeared at Swansea Magistrates’…
Llanelli Mind share concerns over MIU closure at Prince Philip Hospital
The charitable organisation Llanelli Mind have expressed their concern over the decision made by the Healthboard to instate a temporary closure of the MIU service at Prince Philip Hospital. In a statement, CEO of Llanelli Mind Jean Cato said: “When…