Youth Justice Team receives overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ following inspection
Carmarthenshire Youth Justice Team (YJT) has received an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation as part of its programme of Youth Justice Service (YJS) inspections. The YJT was rated across three broad areas…
Written Statement: Publication of the ‘Preparing for the Devolution of Policing in Wales’ report
Mick Antoniw MS, Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution has issued the following written statement on the Publication of the ‘Preparing for the Devolution of Policing in Wales’ report: Pursuing the devolution of justice and policing is a commitment…
Important update for patients registered with Cross Hands and Tumble GP surgeries
Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) is reminding patients of Cross Hands and Tumble GP practices that Amman Tawe Partnership will take over the General Medical Services (GMS) Contract on 1 April 2024. In February, Hywel Dda UHB confirmed the…
Carmarthenshire Schools Gear Up for Rugby and Football Finals
The upcoming week promises a thrilling showcase of talent as the Welsh Schools Rugby Cup unfolds, with each participating team hailing from Carmarthenshire. Set against the backdrop of Principality Stadium on March 20, the cup final will see Strade…
Written Statement: Extending Financial Support to Families When a Child Dies
Rebecca Evans MS, Minister for Finance and Local Government has issued the following written statement: Extending Financial Support to Families When a Child Dies The loss of a child is devastating for a family. Providing practical support for those families…
Mother brings comfort to other families after loss of baby boy
AFTER sadly losing her baby boy Koa in 2023, Jessica Joyce is growing an online community which is dedicated to supporting parents whose babies are receiving care and treatment, or who have lost a child. Jessica’s Facebook group, Koa’s Comforts,…
Duped and dumped: Fly-tipping Action Wales issues warning about social media scams in Carmarthenshire
When you think of an online scammer, the first thing that might pop into your head is someone asking for money or even posing as one of your friends or family members. But a growing problem has emerged in Carmarthenshire—…
Winners of Welsh Government’s £750,000 Tidal Lagoon Challenge named
Climate Change Minister Julie James has just announced the successful applicants of the Welsh Government’s £750,000 Tidal Lagoon challenge. The challenge was announced by First Minister Mark Drakeford in March 2023 where he said the funding would be made available…
Vaughan Gething elected new leader of Wales
VAUGHAN Gething has today (Saturday 16 March) been elected the new leader of the Welsh Labour Party. Gething won with 51.7 per cent of the vote and takes over from outgoing leader Mark Drakeford. Gething said: “Today, we…
Senedd backs call for legislative change to address concerns over safety of women on public transport
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter The Senedd backed a call for legislative change following concerns that twice as many women as men do not use public transport out of fear for their safety. Delyth Jewell outlined proposals for…