Red Kite Race organisers raise over £6K for Chemotherapy Unit at Bronglais Hospital
ORGANISERS of the Red Kite Race have raised over £6,000 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit and Ystwyth Ward at Bronglais Hospital. The Red Kite Race is an annual trail running and walking event, held in and around Devil’s Bridge,…
First Minister accused by Plaid of patronising the agricultural sector
PLAID Cymru have urged Labour to listen to farmers and ensure a just transition. Responding to the First Minister’s comments, Plaid Cymru spokesperson for Rural Affairs, Llyr Gruffydd MS said: “The First Minister’s comments show yet again how out of…
YesCymru announce new director for Mid and West Wales
YesCymru have announced a new director for Mid and West Wales, including Carmarthenshire. The organisation issued this announcement today: A dedicated campaigner has been elected to the board of a pro-independence group. Jim Dunckley has become a YesCymru Director for…
Officers of Trading Standards for Neath and Port Talbot target rogue traders
OFFICERS of Neath Port Talbot Council’s Trading Standards, Waste Enforcement and Licensing departments have stopped and spoken to a total of 65 traders as part of a joint operation against rogue traders. Partner organisations included South Wales Police, Dyfed Powys…
Local community comes together to support gardens Appeal
THE local community is coming together to support the Prince Philip Hospital Gardens Appeal. Businesses, clubs and organisations across the Felinfoel and Dafen areas in Llanelli are joining in the effort to raise £100,000 to create new therapeutic gardens…
Generous donations allow charity to purchase new furniture and appliances for Cligerran Ward at Glangwili Hospital
THANKS to donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has been able to purchase over £8,000 worth of furniture and appliances for Cilgerran Ward at Glangwili Hospital. Four new TVs have been…
Police investigate death of man in Butetown
SOUTH Wales Police are investigating the death of a 64-year-old man in Butetown. Police were called to a property in Belmont Walk shortly after 9am this morning (Sunday, February 18). A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder….
FastCharge battery train setting records
Great Western Railway’s innovative FastCharge battery trial has achieved another significant step – just days after laying claim to a battery train UK distance record without recharging. The train demonstrated its capability on Wednesday by travelling a UK record of…
Council amend airport improvement plans after concerns raised over air-traffic safety
CHANGES to recently-approved plans to update facilities at Ceredigion’s West Wales Airport has been backed, after the applicants said council-imposed conditions could affect air traffic safety. West Wales Airport Ltd of Blaenannerch had sought permission for a replacement of the…
Cost-saving proposals could mean fewer black bags per collection in Ceredigion
CEREDIGION could soon be reducing the number of black bags collected to three per three-weekly collection under cost saving proposals. As part of cost-saving measures as the council faces its toughest budget, with a potential council tax rise of just…