Plaid Cymru responds to news of junior doctors strike
Responding to the news that junior doctors in Wales have voted overwhelmingly to strike, Plaid Cymru spokesperson for Health and Social Care, Mabon ap Gwynfor MS, said: “JUNIOR doctors have seen their pay eroded continuously and their pay is nearly…
Scam awareness is crucial over Christmas period
Tis’ the season of giving, but don’t give scammers an early Christmas present. Christmas is a time when it’s so easy to get distracted – presents to buy, family and friends to feed. With so much going on, it’s easy…
Concerns raised over ‘harmful existence’ of online misogyny
TODAY, the leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats Jane Dodds MS has talked about the “harmful existence” of online misogyny, whilst also sharing some of her own experiences. This follows comments made by the outgoing First Minister Mark Drakeford, who…
‘Travel early’ warns Great Western Railway, as engineering work will affect Christmas trains
THOSE hoping for a late Christmas getaway are being warned to travel earlier by Great Western Railway. Planned engineering work means no trains will run between London Paddington and Reading on Sunday 24 and Wednesday 27 December; and reservations for…
Robbery of Morrisons in Saltney prompts investigation by North Wales Police
NORTH Wales Police is investigating a robbery which took place at Morrisons fuel station, Saltney at 7am on Wednesday, 22nd November 2023. Two males wearing dark clothing and face coverings entered the fuel station kiosk and threatened a member of…
Police launch murder inquiry following death of man at property in Pontypridd
SOUTH Wales Police received a report just before 7.55pm last night, Sunday 17th December, that a 30-year-old man had been assaulted in a property on Princess Street, Treforest. His family has been informed and police cordons remain in place…
Quarrying set to continue at site in Powys unless holiday park plans are approved
QUARRYING will continue at a site between Newtown and Caersws – unless plans for a holiday park are given the green light by Powys planners – a planning agent has said. Earlier this month, Graham Grigg of GF Grigg quarry…
Alzheimer’s Society Cymru offers advice for coping during bereavement
CHRISTMAS can be a particularly difficult time for anyone struggling to cope after a loved one has died with dementia. In the lead up to Christmas, the charity Alzheimer’s Society Cymru offers some tips for coping and adjusting to life…
Donations help purchase head torches for community nurses across Carmarthenshire
THANKS to generous donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has purchased 300 head torches for community nurses across Carmarthenshire. Community nurses provide medical and nursing care to patients outside of traditional…
Man arrested in connection with armed robbery of LIDL supermarket, Merthyr Tydfil
A 54-year-old local man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at the Lidl supermarket in Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil. He was arrested this morning on suspicion of robbery and is in police custody. At around 5.15pm on Saturday,…