Farage Accused of Plotting to ‘Tear Up’ Welsh Countryside With Fracking
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have pledged to fight any attempt by Nigel Farage and Reform UK to impose fracking on Wales, warning that the proposals could damage the countryside and threaten local communities. On 25 August, Reform UK announced plans…
Llangrannog Public Toilets face closure despite nearly 1,400 signatures in opposition
Fears public toilets could close in the Ceredigion seaside village of Llangrannog have been raised, with a petition of nearly 1,400 signatures opposing their closure already collected. Llangrannog Welfare Committee has raised concerns about the potential closure of the toilets…
Approval likely for additional homes at ‘The Poppies’ development, Wrexham
Planning officers will recommend Wrexham councillors approve a proposal to add more houses to a Llay development despite community objections. SG Estates is already building 50 new homes – a development known as ‘The Poppies’ on land formerly part of…
National Grid customers in Llanelli to receive safety check visits
National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) will be visiting customers’ properties in and around Llanelli from next week as part of a safety inspection programme. Domestic and small business customers in the SA15 postcode will receive visits from NGED-approved contractors to…
29-House Development in St Dogmaels Withdrawn by Obsidian Homes
A scheme for 29 houses, including two affordable units, in the north Pembrokeshire village of St Dogmaels, close to the Ceredigion border, has been withdrawn. Whitland-based Obsidian Homes Ltd, through agent Amity Planning, in a 2024 application sought permission for…
Six Children Rescued from Sea in Major Incident at Aberavon Beach
A major rescue operation unfolded at Aberavon Beach over the weekend when six young children were pulled from the sea after being reported in “serious difficulty,” according to Port Talbot Coastguard. Rapid Response by Rescue Teams Emergency responders were notified…
Family pay Tribute to Hefin David MS
The family of Hefin David, the late Member of the Senedd (MS) for Caerphilly who passed away suddenly earlier this month, has issued the following statement. The statement expresses their gratitude for the outpouring of support from the public and…
Riverside murder investigation: Family pay tribute to Nirodha Niwunhella
The family of 32-year-old Niwunhellage Dona Nirodha Kalapni Niwunhella, who went by Nirodha, have paid tribute to her. They said: “We remember Nirodha as a cherished daughter, family member and dear friend to many. Nirodha will be forever remembered with…
Llanelli Rallies to aid Families Following Felinfoel House Fire
On Thursday, August 21, a devastating house fire in Felinfoel completely destroyed one property and caused serious damage to another, leaving the residing families displaced and devastated. Emergency services responded swiftly, ensuring the families from the affected homes were evacuated…
BREAKING: House ablaze in Felinfoel
Just over an hour ago, we received reports that a substantial fire had broken out at several properties in Felinfoel Llanelli. It has been reported that emergency services have been called and are now tackling the blaze. Residents are urged…