Celtic Travel awarded contract to deliver T4 service between Merthyr and Newtown from September
Mid Wales-based bus operator Celtic Travel has been awarded a contract to deliver the TrawsCymru T4 service between Merthyr and Newtown from September. The popular route has been operating for 14 years and is well used by commuters, students, residents,…
‘Caring’ and ‘thoughtful’ 72-year-old passes away in Hospital following serious collision in Grangetown
The 72-year-old cyclist who was hospitalised following a serious collision on Dunleavy Drive, Grangetown, on May 17 (2025), sadly died in hospital on Friday, June 20. The cyclist’s name is Brad Craven and his family have paid tribute to him:…
University cuts ‘affecting student mental health’
Students called for an overhaul to make Welsh universities more financially sustainable amid concerns about the uncertainty of sweeping cuts impacting on mental health. Deio Owen, president of the National Union of Students (NUS) Cymru, warned students’ mental health…
Trade Union warns at least one University in Wales could collapse due to cuts and funding shortfall
There is a real danger a university in Wales could collapse next year, a trade union warned. Dan Beard, who chairs Unison Cymru’s higher education forum, told the Senedd’s education committee: “Without change, we will see universities collapsing or…
Consultation on Llanelli’s MIU passes six-week midpoint
The consultation on Llanelli’s Minor Injury Unit (MIU) has now passed its six-week midpoint, and Hywel Dda University Health Board is thanking the community for its involvement, while responding to some of the feedback received so far. The MIU at…
Arrest made in connection with Llanelli robbery
Following our appeal for information about a robbery that was reported in Llanelli at just after midnight on Saturday, June 21, we can confirm an arrest has been made. A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery, and…
Carmarthen man found guilty of rape and voyeurism following trial
Daniel Gravell, aged 43, was found guilty of raping a woman in 2002 and admitted to voyeurism following a two-week trial at Swansea Crown Court that concluded in May this year. Recognising the lasting impact of the rape offence committed…
Senedd to hold inquiry into ‘unbearable’ landfill site near Wrexham
A Senedd committee will hold an inquiry into a landfill site amid concerns about an “unbearable” stench blighting villagers’ lives for the past two decades. Members of the petitions committee agreed to take evidence after more than 1,100 people…
Welsh Gov issues ‘disgraceful’ response to inquiry on public appointments
The Welsh Government issued a disgraceful response to an inquiry on public appointments, showing disrespect bordering on contempt for the Senedd, a watchdog committee warned. Senedd members on the public accounts committee were outraged by ministers’ response to their report which…
Disabled children in Wales refused additional support with claims that their needs can be met through ‘universal provision’
Disabled children in Wales have been refused additional support in Welsh schools due to claims their needs can be met through so-called universal provision, a committee heard. Senedd members considered a 1,454-name petition calling for a ban on the term “universal…