A message from the Leader of Ceredigion County Council
The leader of Ceredigion County Council has issued a message to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new: “Another year has flown by, and it’s a year we can be proud of on many levels. Several exciting…
Police appeal to find next of kin of man found collapsed in Swansea
POLICE in Swansea are appealing to trace family and friends of a man who was found collapsed on Swansea Bay this morning (Saturday, December 30). He is in hospital where his condition is described as serious but stable. The man…
Victim involved in RTC has died in hospital
A PEDESTRIAN involved in a road traffic collision on Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff, has died in hospital. In a statement, the family of 80-year-old Pamela Griffiths, known as Pam, described her as “a caring soul with a huge zest for…
Line-up of finalists for National and Junior Chef of Wales contests announced
A STRONG line-up of finalists has been announced for both the National and Junior Chef of Wales contests, the country’s premier culinary competitions, next month. Two former champions are included in the chefs selected to contest the finals at…
South Wales Fire Authority expect budget increase of over £400K
BRIDGEND Council could face an increase of more than £400,000 for its annual contribution to the South Wales Fire Authority next year, it has been announced. The South Wales Fire Authority released its latest budget plans for the 2024-25 financial…
Council housing rent in Glamorgan set to rise to maximum amount allowed by Welsh Government
COUNCIL housing rents in Vale of Glamorgan are set to rise to the maximum amount allowed by the Welsh Government. Vale of Glamorgan Council published a report recently showing that they propose to increase their social hosuing rent by 6.7%…
Ceredigion Council faces challenging financial situation
DIFFICULT decisions will have to be made in Ceredigion next year against the backdrop of an extremely challenging financial situation, its council leader has said. Councillor Bryan Davies, Leader of Ceredigion County Council, in his pre-new year message, said: “Another…
Former Gwent MP recognised in New Year’s Honours
A FORMER Gwent MP has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours for his services to music. But Huw Edwards, who represented Monmouth, insisted: “I’m not a musician in the real sense, just an ordinary bloke who sings in a…
Men struggling with mental health say they are ‘transformed’ after playing in newly-formed band
A GROUP of men from the Vale of Glamorgan struggling with their mental health say they have been transformed after playing in a newly-formed band. The band, which was brought together by the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s community mental health…
Bridgend Council hear about improvements made to local child protection services
BRIDGEND Council has been given an update on improvements that have been made to local child protection services. The update came after a joint report was carried out by Care Inspectorate Wales in June 2023, reviewing the performance of child…