Carmarthenshire Council’s Cabinet approves Five-Year Capital Programme
CARMARTHENSHIRE County Council’s Cabinet has approved its Five-Year Capital Programme, which will see £193m of investment within the county over the next five years. The new programme will see £61m directed towards the Council’s continued commitment for improving school…
Openreach announce latest broadband upgrades to Welsh rural communities
OPENREACH has announced the latest set of rural Welsh communities that could soon get better broadband with the support of the UK Government’s Gigabit Voucher scheme. Openreach has identified Pendine and Ferryside as two of the latest Welsh villages…
Plaid Cymru urge Welsh Gov to safeguard national collections
PLAID Cymru are urging the Labour Welsh Government to safeguard collections for future generations and to retain staff. Plaid Cymru’s spokesperson for Culture, Heledd Fychan MS, has said that “our national collections are at risk” due to proposed budget cuts…
Woman disqualified from keeping animals after thirty poodles found in appalling condition
A HAVERFORDWEST woman has been disqualified from keeping animals for 10 years and handed a suspended custody sentence after she failed to ensure the needs of 30 poodles were met – with all but one found to be suffering. The…
Protest in Cardiff Bay planned for Wednesday
SOUTH Wales Police is aware of a planned protest being held in Cardiff Bay on Wednesday, February 28. The protest, which is scheduled to begin at 12.30pm, is expected to attract large numbers and may also involve slow-moving traffic…
Carmarthenshire prepares for St David’s Day celebrations
AS Wales gears up to celebrate St David’s Day on March 1, Carmarthenshire has a whole host of activities across the county to celebrate the day of our patron saint. Visit the Discover Carmarthenshire website for a wealth of information…
Energy company donate thermal drone to Brecon Mountain rescue team
AFTER donating a drone to the team at Brecon Mountain Rescue, Bute Energy were invited to a demonstration of its capabilities and a tour of the Mountain Rescue Centre. The drone will help keep the team safe and improve their…
Welsh farmers ‘can’t be green if they are in the red’, says conservation charity
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has shared scientific evidence with Welsh Government and demonstrated why hedgerows should be included in their 10% woodland requirement, but they have not taken this forward. Research shows that good-sized hedgerows provide equal…
Carmarthenshire County Council congratulated on handling of illegal dog breeding
DELYTH Jewell MS highlighted action taken by Plaid Cymru Sir Gar to address the breeding of illegal dogs and called on other councils to follow their lead. Delyth Jewell MS, Plaid Cymru Deputy Senedd Leader said, “I’d like…
Residents in Ceredigion could face bills of over £2,000 as Council consider tax increase
CEREDIGION council tax-payers will be facing bills of over £2,000 and as high as £2,200 a year for the average property if a recommendation to increase council tax by 11.1 per cent is backed next week. The full council meeting…