Home First team wins Welsh heat for prestigious Great British Care Awards
CARMARTHENSHIRE County Council and Hywel Dda University Health Board’s Home First team has won the Welsh heat of this year’s prestigious Great British Care Awards. The innovative Home First integrated care team received the top award in the ‘co-production’ category…
UK Treasury under fire after ministers snubbed meetings with Welsh and Scottish politicians
The UK Treasury has come under fire after ministers and officials repeatedly snubbed meetings with politicians in Wales and Scotland. Peredur Owen Griffiths, who chairs the Senedd’s finance committee, said calls for meetings with the UK Government to discuss common…
Third-generation farmer awarded with opportunity to attend Oxford Farming Conference in January
JUDGES from the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society have awarded Glenn Lloyd, a third-generation farmer from Llandyssil, Montgomeryshire, with the opportunity to attend the 2024 Oxford Farming Conference next January. Glenn Lloyd is currently self-employed between three businesses. The primary business…
Swansea University Health board celebrates winning prestigious award
A PROJECT to redesign the health board’s heart failure service was one of the winners, along with a community-based service that helps people with complex health and well-being needs – while taking pressure off GPs. The heart failure redesign project…
Senedd hears that single-use vapes should be banned amid rising concerns for safety of young children
Single-use vapes should be banned amid concerns about the environment and children as young as four taking up the habit, the Senedd heard. Jenny Rathbone, who represents Cardiff Central, said raspberry and bubble gum-flavoured vapes are being targeted at school…
Council and unions appeal for end to abuse and aggression towards hard working housing staff
Neath Port Talbot Council’s housing staff who work tirelessly to find accommodation solutions in the midst of a worsening homelessness situation are facing a worrying surge in aggression and abuse. While their commitment to the community remains strong, their sensitive…
Contractor’s donation helps tackle loneliness
Construction expert Willmott Dixon has donated 10 laptops to help tackle loneliness. The contractor is currently working with Caerphilly County Borough Council to help deliver its ambitious house building programme. Risca-based group Community Volunteers Wales will use the laptops as…
Plaid Cymru win Aberystwyth Penparcau electoral ward in by-election
Councillor Shelley Childs has been elected for the Aberystwyth Penparcau County Council electoral ward during the by-election held on Thursday, 16 November 2023. The Party of Wales, Plaid Cymru Councillor will represent the ward as County Councillor for Ceredigion County…
Cardiac arrest survivor reunites with life savers
A PETROL station attendant who had a cardiac arrest at work has thanked her husband, co-workers and the ambulance crew who saved her life. Jayne Partridge, 55 (pictured centre right), had just started her shift at the Tesco filling…
Vintage Club annual show raises £200 for NHS charity
Towy Valley Vintage Club is a non-profit organisation based in Carmarthenshire. Members of the Club have a wide range of vintage items like tractors, cars and motorbikes. The Club held its 29th annual vintage show in June at the Pontargothi…