‘Labour’s poor record on child poverty speaks for itself’ – Plaid Cymru
RESPONDING to the Child Poverty Strategy announced by Welsh Government, Plaid Cymru spokesperson for Social Justice, Sioned Williams MS said: “After 25 years in power in Wales, it’s hard to accept the narrative that tackling child poverty is an absolute…
GWR offer families money-saving tickets to help with travel costs
FAMILIES looking for some travel inspiration this spring can now make family-sized savings on the cost of rail travel by using specially-designed tickets. A GWR Family ticket between Exeter and Bath is just £34, a 24% saving on the equivalent…
Charity funds creative activities for NHS staff to boost wellbeing
THE Hywel Dda Arts & Health Team has successfully delivered a two-year pilot programme of creative activities for staff which demonstrated how the arts can play an important role in improving staff wellbeing, retention, and patient care. The new programme…
Growing Mid Wales partner with Powys and Ceredigion authorities to explore ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
A FREE event for Mid Wales businesses to explore ways to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs is being held by Growing Mid Wales, in partnership with Powys and Ceredigion County Councils. The event is from 10am to…
Rural Affairs Minister congratulates Lantra Cymru Awards winners and nominees
RURAL Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths congratulates Lantra Cymru Awards winners and nominees for their achievements and commitment to continuous professional development Each of the winners and nominees for the Lantra Cymru Awards 2023 has been congratulated by Welsh Government…
House fire reveals gruesome conditions where 24 cats were being kept
MARTIN Clowes and Gavin James Cromwell both of Margam, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act in that they both failed to meet the needs of 24 cats in terms of a suitable environment. The court…
Police appeal for witnesses to RTC in Newport
SOUTH Wales Police have issued the following statement in relation to a traffic collision in Newport on Friday: “We received a report of a road traffic collision on Stow Park Crescent, at around 12.50pm on Friday 19 January. “Officers attended,…
Woman jailed for breaching Community Behaviour Order
A 41-year-old woman has been jailed for breaching a Community Behaviour Order (CBO). Paula Clutton, of Market Street, Holyhead, appeared at Llandudno Magistrates court on Friday January 19th after breaching a CBO in the Bangor area. She received 16 weeks…
Pembrey AFC receive generous donation from local developers
PEMBREY AFC have landed themselves a £2,000 donation from the builders behind the Awel y Mynydd development. Persimmon Homes West Wales presented the cheque to the club whilst its girls and under 7s, 8s, 10s, 11s, and 12s teams were…
Vets and farmers working together on animal health pilot scheme
A PILOT project funded by the Welsh Government to trial and assess how closer working between farmers and vets can improve animal health and improve a farm’s productivity is underway. The project will be testing a key proposed element of…