Welsh Lib Dems call for new ministerial position to tackle child poverty in Wales
ON Tuesday (14th May) in the Senedd, the Welsh Liberal Democrats called for the creation of a dedicated Minister for Babies, Children and Young People to help combat child poverty in Wales. Speaking to the Senedd, Welsh Lib Dem leader…
Arad Goch’s Opening Doors Festival celebrates 10 years with support from UK Shared Prosperity Fund and ARFOR
Back in March of this year, Arad Goch was busy celebrating its 10th anniversary of the Opening Doors Festival which was established in 1996. Opening Doors is a Welsh international theatre festival for young audiences and is organised by Arad…
Eight cats found abandoned in unsuitable and filthy conditions in Hirwaun
Eight abandoned cats were taken into the care of the RSPCA – after rescuers found them in a property full of rubbish, multiple lumps of faeces, stale food and urine stains. The cats were found unattended in a Hirwaun property…
Welsh Lamb and Beef Producers farmers lead the way in antibiotic tracking
MEMBERS of the farmer-controlled agricultural co-operative society Welsh Lamb & Beef Producers Ltd (WLBP) are at the forefront of efforts to tackle the global problem of antibiotic resistance by leading the way in tracking the use of antibiotics in livestock….
Ceredigion beaches win Coastal Awards 2024
Blue flags will once again be flown at four of Ceredigion’s most popular beaches this year: in Borth, Aberystwyth South, Llangrannog and Tresaith. An additional five beaches have achieved Seaside Award status, and a further four have obtained the coveted…
More children could end up in unsuitable homes across Wales if more foster carers aren’t urgently recruited
MORE children will end up in unsuitable homes across Wales if 400 more foster families aren’t urgently recruited, according to new figures released today. The data is revealed by the UK’s leading fostering charity, The Fostering Network in conjunction…
New Mayor for Neath Port Talbot sworn in at Margam Orangery
COUNCILLOR Colin Matthew (Matt) Crowley has been sworn in as the new Mayor of Neath Port Talbot. Cllr Crowley (Sandfields East) is President of Aberavon Green Stars RFC, a member of the Aberavon Lifeguard Club, a life member of the…
Hywel Dda officers to use part of Council offices in Aberystwyth
From 13 May 2024, Hywel Dda University Health Board officers will use part of Canolfan Rheidol, the Council’s office in Aberystywth. Following the implementation of Ceredigion County Council’s Hybrid Working Strategy and Hybrid Policy, there are significant opportunities to…
Plaid Candidate for Bangor calls for abortion to be fully decriminalised
Catrin Wager, Plaid Cymru candidate for the new constituency of Bangor Aberconwy, has written to the three MPs who currently represent the constituency, to ask them to support amendments that may come before the House of Commons this week. Catrin…
Budget deficit over £300K forecast for Merthyr school transport services
A budget deficit of more than £300,000 is being forecast for Merthyr Tydfil’s mainstream school transport service, mainly due to extra costs associated with the A465 works. A report to the council’s cabinet shows a deficit of £308,000 is projected…