Greyhound Racing Regulator Welcomes Clear Show of Support for Licensing in Wales
As regulator for the licensed greyhound racing sector, the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) has responded to the Welsh Government’s statement today, welcoming the opportunity for continued engagement and collaboration on ways to optimise the welfare of racing greyhounds….
Changes to Waste Collections This Festive Period
Carmarthenshire County Council is advising residents of changes to waste collection schedules over the festive period. Residents are encouraged to review the revised schedules below. Blue Bags Recycling and Food Waste Normal Collection Day Change of Day Monday 23 December…
COVID-19 still causing people to suffer, Senedd hears
As many as 100,000 people in Wales, including 4,500 children, could still be suffering from long Covid nearly five years after the pandemic struck, the Senedd heard. Hefin David warned Covid has not gone away, with many thousands of…
Seven members of large scale organised crime group arrested and charged with drug offences
Operation Flueggea is a proactive investigation into a Cardiff based Organised Crime Group involved in large scale importation and distribution of cannabis. The operation was led by Tarian, the Regional Organised Crime Unit for southern Wales. On December 9, 2024,…
Poor Speed Limit Signage in Pontyates causing frustration for motorists
On most roads around Carmarthenshire, you will find clear signage for the enforced speed limit, ensuring that motorists are well aware of their speed. However, in Pontyates, it seems that motorists are having to flip a coin as to which…
North Wales Retailers helping to combat Foreign Organised Crime
North Wales’ chief constable said shops are helping combat foreign organised crime gangs travelling up and down Wales to shoplift, leading to several Romanian criminals being deported. During a question-and-answer session at a North Wales Crime Panel at Conwy’s Bodlondeb…
Study highlights drowning as a silent epidemic
The National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) has issued an urgent appeal to the UK government to appoint a minister responsible for drowning prevention after the release of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) groundbreaking Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention. This…
GWR issues travel advise ahead of Christmas
Those hoping for an early Christmas getaway will be pleased to know that there are no major planned alterations immediately before Christmas Day, but those hoping to travel between 27 and 29 December are being warned of significant changes. After…
Funding available to support warm places across Carmarthenshire
Community groups and organisations across Carmarthenshire can apply for funding to support safe and warm places for residents to spend time in this winter. To be eligible for this funding, groups or organisations must: Be based in and/or serve and…
£1.7m to support families and individuals facing food poverty
Families and individuals across Wales struggling with the cost of food will receive vital support this winter through £1.7m of additional funding from the Welsh Government. This funding will provide help to those most in need and back community projects…