Demolition of 19th century building in Iscoyd sparks fury in Wrexham CBC
Furious councillors have slammed a retrospective application to approve the illegal demolition of a Grade II listed building in Iscoyd to make way for a modern extension. (Pic shows before and after demolition). Wrexham County Borough Council’s planning committee criticised…
Welsh Water dash hopes for new or repaired bridge between Vardre RFC and Clydach
A Swansea Valley councillor has asked for help in persuading Welsh Water to repair or replace a bridge which the local rugby club used to access their pitches but Welsh Water said it would be too expensive and that it…
Crematorium plans for farmland quashed by Newport Council
Plans to build a new crematorium on the outskirts of Newport have been quashed. City council planners said the proposals for the farmland, near Castleton, would have led to the loss of agricultural land and would have piled pressure on…
Planners warn of ‘adverse impact’ if plans to convert rural outbuilding approved
Converting a rural outbuilding into a new home would have a “significant adverse impact” on the surrounding countryside, council planners in Newport have warned. The building, in Penhow, has most recently been used as an agricultural shelter, but a backer…
No Christmas Tree Collection Service in Cardiff
Cardiff Council will not be collecting Christmas trees next year. The city council announced in 2023 that it would not be collecting residents’ Christmas trees from their doorsteps in January, 2024, adding that strike action meant it had to prioritise…
Swansea Council’s risk register says pier rebuild has created a flood risk
SWANSEA’S River Tawe will be “drained” if waves travelling upstream from where it empties into the sea damage the barrage and adjacent lock gates, according to a council report. It said the action of waves during certain weather and tidal…
Gomer Williams Solicitors Revives ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ Spirit for Local Charity Initiative
Juliet Phillips James is the managing director of Gomer Williams Solicitors and she and her team have come up with a great way of raising money and paying tribute to the greatest musical event of our time, Live Aid. It…
Excitement for Newcastle Emlyn’s ‘Victorian Night’ dashed by 60-70s Theme Change
A large majority of residents of Newcastle Emlyn and the surrounding area are voicing their deep disappointment over social media following the recent decision to rebrand the town’s cherished “Victorian Night” into a 60s and 70s themed event, a move…
Fire engulfs property in Talley
At 3.05pm on Wednesday, December 4th, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Lampeter, Ammanford, Amman Valley, Morriston and Port Talbot were called to an incident in Talley. Crews responded to a fire within a two-storey, semi-detached…
Body found on a River Tawe jetty
Officers are appealing for assistance in identifying a man who was found deceased on a River Tawe jetty near to Landore Park and Ride on November 22. The circumstances are not considered to be suspicious. The man is approximately 50-70…