Swan put to sleep after being found in tragic condition
X-Rays on the male swan – found on Thursday 23 May in a pond in the Cefn Golau area in Tredegar – discovered a pellet in his head whilst investigating the fishing litter lodged down his neck. He had also…
Disproportionate investment between North and South Wales says Conservative MS
North Wales receives “crumbs from the table” compared to the Welsh Government’s investment in the south of the country, according to a Conservative MS. Darren Millar, who represents Clwyd West, warned that north Wales is not receiving its fair share…
Foster charities call on Ceredigion residents to consider fostering to support young people in need
This Foster Care Fortnight, Foster Wales Ceredigion is calling on people in the area to consider becoming foster carers to support local young people in need. Recent research by Foster Wales, the national network of local authority fostering services,…
Ceredigion Actif helps young woman overcome her mental health challenges
In support of Mental Health Awareness Week, here is the story of a Ceredigion resident who received support from Ceredigion County Council services to combat her mental health challenges. At the end of 2023, going into 2024, a young…
Decommissioning of closed Barclays Bank in Cardigan backed by planners
An application to decommission Cardigan’s Barclays bank, which closed earlier this year, has been backed by Ceredigion planners. In January, it was announced that the Cardigan branch of Barclays on High Street was to close in April, and Lloyds Bank,…
Man jailed for attempted murder of woman in Aberfan
A man who tried to murder a woman has been jailed for 17 years and four months for attempt murder and stalking. Daniel Mihai Popescu, 29, of no fixed abode, was sentenced today to 17 years and four months in…
Mentoring helps farm make switch from producing livestock to growing grapes
WITH no experience of cultivating vines, Farming Connect mentoring from an established producer has been key in helping Geoffrey and Cath Easton make the successful transition from livestock farming to growing grapes and producing wine. Geoffrey and Cath Easton have…
Wales is ‘ready’ for rail reform and calls for the UK Government to be more ambitious
IN his first appearance at the UK Parliament Transport Committee as Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport, Ken Skates set out his three asks of the UK Government as well as his ambition for a fully integrated, efficient system…
RSPCA calls for more people to sign up as Wildlife Friends
The RSPCA is urging more people to demonstrate their passion for wildlife by signing up as a Wildlife Friend – as the numbers of volunteers the charity has recruited for the scheme passes the 1,000 mark. Wildlife Friends proved to be…
Police appeal for information following assault in Swansea
Police in Swansea are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault which happened at 9.45pm on Sunday night (May 26) at The Station Hotel in Gorseinon – known locally at ‘The Gyp’. A 64-year-old local man was taken to Morriston…