New research from Swansea University shines a light on how solar power and farming can coexist
Scientists from Swansea University have developed a new tool to help identify optimal photovoltaic (PV) materials capable of maximising crop growth while generating solar power. In a recent study published in Solar RRL, academics from the University’s Department of Physics…
Welsh Gov provides further £5million to support Wales’ culture bodies and Cadw
The Welsh Government is providing a further £5 million to support and protect Wales’ culture and sport arm’s length bodies and Cadw. Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip Jane Hutt will make the announcement today on…
77% of people in Wales disagree with farm animals being kept in cages
The RSPCA is calling on the UK Government to commit to launching a consultation to ban cages for farmed animals in England within the first six months of office. The charity has launched its End the Cage Age campaign urging the public…
Welsh Gov work in partnership with Blue Cross charity and Police to tackle dog attacks on livestock
The Welsh Government has worked in partnership with pet charity Blue Cross and the police in Wales to tackle dog attacks on livestock. Dog attacks on livestock are incredibly distressing and we want to make sure we do all we…
Horse in distress rescued by Fire and Rescue services in Drefach
At 9.24am on Thursday, August 29th, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Ammanford and Carmarthen Fire Stations were called to an incident in Drefach. Crews responded to one adult horse, measuring approximately 16 hands tall, that…
Additional bus services to run from new Cardiff Bus Interchange
An additional 14 bus services are now running from the new Cardiff Bus Interchange, as of Sunday 1 September. Cardiff Bus will introduce more services to travel to other parts of the city, while Newport bus will be joining Cardiff…
First phase of conservation work begins at Tintern Abbey
The first phase of conservation works to the chapels at the iconic Tintern Abbey has begun, Cadw has announced. Tintern Abbey is one of Cadw’s finest monuments with its ancient ruins standing on the banks of the River Wye. Cadw’s…
Seagull thrown to the floor and kicked in Swansea City Centre
The RSPCA is appealing for witnesses and information after a gull was thrown and kicked in Swansea city centre. The incident took place near Castle Square at the top of Oxford Street on Saturday 24 August at around 6pm….
Discounted fares for Hywel Dda staff on certain TrawsCymru bus services
Transport for Wales will now offer discounted fares for Hywel Dda staff on certain TrawsCymru bus services. Following a three-month free travel pilot, Transport for Wales (TfW) has teamed up with Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) to offer long…
Van-tastic! Council’s growing green fleet reaches 50-vehicle milestone
NEATH PORT TALBOT Council’s growing fleet of electric and low-emission vehicles now numbers 50 as it continues its drive towards a cleaner, greener future. As well as light vans and pool cars, the green vehicles now include a 16-tonne road…