Plans to slash opening hours of libraries across Denbighshire approved despite controversy
By Richard Evans, LDRS Reporter CONTROVERSIAL plans to slash opening hours at libraries across Denbighshire have been approved. Denbighshire Council’s cabinet gave the green light on Tuesday to cut library opening times by 40% in order to save £360k per…
Application to refurbish ‘confusing’ National Library of Wales car park submitted to Ceredigion planners
AN application to refurbish and extend the “confusing” National Library Of Wales car park, which is in “a poor state of repair” has been submitted to Ceredigion planners. The application, made by Mark Stevens of the National Library Of Wales,…
Pressure mounts as Welsh Government announces apprenticeship cuts
THE Welsh Government is under huge pressure to safeguard apprenticeship funding following deep cuts announced in today’s draft budget which could result in around 10,000 fewer apprentices. Employers’ representatives, including the FSB and CBI, have signed an open letter…
Farming Connect helps couple expand meat box ahead of Christmas
SELLING beef and lamb via meat boxes with guidance from a Farming Connect mentor is helping new entrants to livestock farming reap a premium price for their stock. George Sturla and Holly Blockley run a flock of 100 Lleyn-cross…
Lib Dems warn small businesses unsupported by new budget
THE Welsh Liberal Democrats have warned that Welsh Government plans to reduce business rate relief for pubs, shops, and restaurants from 75% to 40% will hit jobs and communities across the country. It remains at 75% in England, where business…
Sponsored walk raises £5,000 for Glangwili Intensive Care Unit
A sponsored walk has raised £5,000 for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Glangwili Hospital. Chloe Pritchard organised the walk from the T1 Café in Llanelli to Burry Port and back again in memory of her sister, Debbie Hall Quinlan,…
Nearly 300 young people from Neath Port Talbot receive Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards
More than 280 young people have been presented with Bronze, Silver or Gold awards at the 2023 Neath Port Talbot Duke of Edinburgh’s Award presentation evening held on December 14th, 2023 at Port Talbot’s Princess of Wales Theatre. Cllr Nia…
CAMRA wants Welsh Government re-think on business rates help to protect pubs from closure
Responding to the publication of the Welsh Government’s draft 2024/25 Budget which sees a reduction in help with business rates for pubs and other hospitality businesses from 75% down to 40% from April 2024, Director of CAMRA Wales Chris Charters…
Carmarthen butcher Matthew is cut above after life-changing TV show
AN overweight butcher who survived two “near death” scares has opened a new shop and won a major award after taking part in a life-changing TV show. Matthew Rees, 46, from Carmarthen, was one of the stars of the FFIT…
“Unsustainable Welsh Government budget will have serious long-term impact on Wales” says Plaid Cymru
The Welsh Government’s draft budget is “unsustainable” and will have a “serious long-term impact” on Wales, Plaid Cymru have said. The Welsh Government published their draft budget for 2024-25 today in a written statement. Plaid Cymru Leader Rhun ap…