Bridgend Council signs off on new volunteering policy for residents
BRIDGEND Council has signed off on a new volunteering policy for residents in the borough. The policy is designed to outline Bridgend council’s responsibilities when it comes to volunteering, along with the obligations faced by volunteers and voluntary organisations. The…
Welsh Ambulance issue message ahead of New Year’s celebrations
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is asking the public to stay safe and use 999 responsibly this New Year’s Eve. Ahead of one of its busiest nights of the year, the Trust is asking people to take the following precautions to…
Welsh Ambulance colleagues recognised in King’s New Year Honours List
A HAT-TRICK of Welsh Ambulance Service colleagues have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List. Wendy Herbert (right), the Trust’s Assistant Director of Quality and Nursing, has been awarded the King’s Ambulance Service Medal (KAM) for distinguished service,…
Search continues for 23-year-old man last seen going into River Taff
EMERGENCY services are continuing searches along the River Taff after Joshua Shaw, aged 23, was seen going into the river on Wednesday night, 27th December. Searches have been conducted by South Wales Police with the assistance of the National…
Victim of domestic abuse shares her experiences as part of Police campaign to speak with victims
“Trust your gut, and go with your intuition. You can live a different life after domestic abuse.” A victim of controlling and coercive behaviour has offered this advice to anyone living with domestic abuse as she works to rebuild her…
South Wales Police secure funding from Home Office Safer Streets Fund
SOUTH Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Alun Michael has successfully secured £956,212 from Round Five of the Home Office Safer Streets Fund which is being invested to improve community safety in South Wales. Cities, towns and villages across South Wales…
Ice Skating at Cardiff Castle now open until 7th January
WINTER Wonderland, is thrilled to announce an extension of its Ice Skating at Cardiff Castle until January 7th, 2024. Following the overwhelming positive response from visitors Winter Wonderland is extending its ice-skating rink at Cardiff Castle until January 7th. This…
Investigation following fatal RTC involving 15-year-old boy
SOUTH Wales Police are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on Cwmavon Road, Port Talbot, at 1:45pm Tuesday, December 26. The collision involved a motorbike and the rider, 15-year-old Preston Camps, from Port Talbot, has since died…
Swansea man disqualified from keeping animals after punching puppy to death
A SWANSEA man has been disqualified from keeping animals for five years after he punched his pet puppy who subsequently died. Joshua Mark Rowles of Matthew Street, Swansea, appeared at Swansea Crown Court on Friday 22 December for sentencing, after…
Works complete on Carmarthen’s Blue Street Bus Station
CARMARTHENSHIRE County Council is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Carmarthen Bus Station Improvement Scheme, a transformative project aimed at enhancing public transportation infrastructure and improving the accessibility of Carmarthen Town for residents and visitors. The comprehensive…