Welsh Lib Dems call on TATA Steel to reverse decision to close furnace in Port Talbot
THIS week in the Senedd, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have called on Tata Steel to reverse their decision to close blast furnace 4 in Port Talbot. Last week it was announced that Tata Steel will be closing all their remaining…
Welsh Lib Dems call on Welsh Gov to implement targets in Child Poverty strategy
THIS week in the Senedd, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have called on the Welsh Government to implement targets in their Child Poverty strategy. According to the Children’s Commissioner, 28% of children in Wales were living in poverty between 2019-2022. However,…
‘Labour must increase funding for Welsh local authorities’ – Plaid Cymru
THE Welsh Government should increase the funding floor from 2% to at least 3% to alleviate financial pressures currently faced by Councils across Wales, Plaid Cymru have said. Additional consequentials of around £25million will be given to Wales following…
Two learner drivers jailed for causing death of Ella Smith
TWO learner drivers have been jailed for 10 years after their ‘stupidity and arrogance’ caused the death of a ‘beautiful and kind’ carer. Ella Smith’s family spoke out in court to explain the devastation and lasting impact the actions of…
Statement following conclusion of Christopher Kapessa inquest
South Wales Police have issued a statement following the conclusion of the Christopher Kapessa inquest. Assistant Chief Constable Danny Richards said: “The tragic death of Christopher Kapessa deeply shocked and affected many people in the local community. Our thoughts remain…
Jane Dodds MS calls on Welsh Gov to help protect local businesses from flooding
ON the 23rd of January in the Senedd, the Mid and West Wales MS Jane Dodds has called on the Welsh Government to step in and help protect local businesses from flooding. The Lizzie’s Barn Sanctuary, a small family-run dog…
Council concerned over unexplained deaths of Mute Swans and wild ducks
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Outdoor Recreation Service officers are increasingly concerned with the number of unexplained deaths of both Mute Swans and wild ducks at ponds and lakes in the Millennium Coastal Park, and the Council is working closely with Dyfed…
Update on search for woman seen by water’s edge in Porthcawl
SOUTH Wales Police was called just before 6.05pm last night, Tuesday 23rd January, with a report of a woman having been seen by the water’s edge just off the Esplanade in Porthcawl. Emergency services responded including His Majesty’s Coastguard,…
Jane Dodds MS raises concerns over job losses at Nidec CT site in Newtown
ON the 23rd of January in the Senedd, the Mid and West Wales MS Jane Dodds has raised concerns over potential job losses at the Nidec Control Techniques site in Newtown. The site is currently the largest employer in Mid…
First Minister quizzed on Caerphilly’s ‘under-threat’ Coffi Vista
THE first minister faced questions about the future of Caerphilly’s under-threat Coffi Vista following one of the biggest protests in the town for almost 50 years. Delyth Jewell quizzed Mark Drakeford on Caerphilly County Borough Council’s proposal to close the…