Flintshire pensioner jailed for domestic abuse
A FLINTSHIRE pensioner who subjected his disabled wife to domestic abuse has been jailed. Geoffrey Pennington, of Glan yr Eglwys in Northop, appeared at Mold Crown Court on Friday, March 8th for sentence. The 74-year-old who admitted a count of…
GreenGen Cymru revises plans and launches second stage consultation for new electricity connection
GREEN GEN Cymru has revised its plans for the new 132kV electricity connection that will transport clean, green energy from renewable generators in Wales to the national transmission network. In a statement issued by the company they said: We want…
Shadow Secretary for Wales praises Llandudno community centre
Labour’s Shadow Welsh Secretary has praised a Llandudno community centre as the “heart of the community” on a visit, with Claire Hughes, Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate for Bangor Aberconwy. The Shadow Cabinet member visited the Ty Hapus community resource centre…
Council asks Carmarthenshire residents to have their say on social home allocation
CARMARTHENSHIRE County Council is asking residents to have their say on the way social homes are allocated in the county. Last year (20 February 2023), the Council’s Cabinet approved an Emergency Allocations Policy to help address the unprecedented situation where…
“No new money for Wales” – Finance Minister Rebecca Evans
The Welsh Government’s Finance Minister has said it is deeply concerning that the Chancellor has ignored calls for support for the poorest people, and denied funding for the frontline services that matter to people the most. Speaking after the Chancellor…
Council warn of dangers as road signs cut down in Llangadog
Carmarthenshire County Council is becoming increasingly concerned about a spate of incidents where road signs have been removed illegally, with a notable incident having taken place in Llangadog. Over the course of a week, 7 road signed posts were…
‘Undemocratic’ voting system voted down by Labour and Plaid Cymru
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Labour and Plaid Cymru voted down changes to an “undemocratic” voting system proposed for future Senedd elections. Senedd polls from 2026 would use a so-called closed list-system which would see the electorate voting…
£4.5bn settlement for Wales’ 22 Local Authorities
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter MSs approved a £4.5bn settlement for Wales’ 22 local authorities amid concerns that rural and north Wales councils are losing out due to an unfair funding formula. Rebecca Evans told the Senedd the…
Senedd agrees to freeze Welsh rates of income tax
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter The Senedd agreed to freeze Welsh rates of income tax for the sixth year in a row. Rebecca Evans, Wales’ finance minister, said Welsh taxpayers will continue to pay the same income tax…
Police appeal for information following damage to solar panels used to power average speed cameras
Dyfed-Powys Police are investigating damage caused to solar panels powering average speed cameras, on the A4069 Brynamman to Black Mountains. Damage was discovered on Tuesday 26th February 2024. Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked…