Farmers and unions call for ‘Key Policy Asks’ not ‘lectures’
A protest by thousands of farmers took place at the Senedd in Cardiff today, Wednesday (Feb 28). Tractors were diverted to a makeshift car park outside away from the Senedd. Participants driving agricultural vehicles were given an approved route and…
Caerphilly County Council buys up properties to tackle homelessness
CAERPHILLY County Borough Council has bought privately owned properties to provide housing for families who would otherwise find themselves in temporary accommodation. To date, the Council has accessed funding via Welsh Government’s Transitional Accommodation Capital Programme to purchase and renovate…
Police arrest Llanelli arson suspect
UPDATE | Dyfed-Powys Police have successfully arrested Leo Bailey (pictured). The 22-year-old was wanted in relation to a suspected arson at Met Bar, Llanelli, on Saturday, February 24. If you have any information relating to the incident, please contact Dyfed-Powys…
Woman jailed for breaching disqualification order to keep dogs
A BRIDGEND woman has been jailed after she admitted breaching a disqualification order where she had been banned from keeping dogs for five years. Janine Maloney (d.o.b 27/05/1974) of Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig, appeared at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on 20 February…
Senedd unites to raise concerns over limitations on financial flexibility
A RARE cross-party consensus emerged as the Senedd united in raising concerns that some community councils have more financial flexibility than the Welsh Government Senedd members unanimously backed a motion calling on the UK Government to ease limits on the…
Free bus travel for Hywel Dda staff with Transport for Wales this March
TRANSPORT for Wales (TfW) has teamed up with Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) to offer free bus travel for health board staff as part of a new pilot to encourage workers to travel more sustainably and to help reduce…
RSPCA Cymru launch appeal for information after pet rats found abandoned in Newport
RSPCA Cymru has launched an appeal for information after two rats were found abandoned in a pet carrier in Newport. The two black and white domestic rats – thought to be male – were found on 16 February in…
Ceredigion Youth Council elect new Chair
ON 20 October 2023, Ceredigion Youth Council elected a new Chair and a new Member of UK Youth Parliament to represent Ceredigion in 2023-24. Rosa Waby, a Year 12 pupil at Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig, was successfully appointed as Ceredigion…
Plaid Cymru reaffirm support for Welsh Farmers ahead of major protest in Cardiff Bay
PLAID Cymru have reaffirmed their support for the Welsh farmers and rural communities ahead of a major protest expected in front of the Senedd. Plaid Cymru have also tabled a debate on eradication of bovine tuberculosis which threatens the future…
Language campaigners call on Welsh Government to listen to farmers
WELSH Government must listen to farmers and consider the Welsh language in the Sustainable Farming Plan to protect rural communities, according to language campaigners. Cymdeithas yr Iaith has called on the Welsh Government to listen to and cooperate with farmers…