Questions raised over number of wind turbines proposed in Blaenau Gwent
QUESTIONS have been asked around why so many planning applications to build wind turbines in Blaenau Gwent have been made recently. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Planning Committee on Thursday, November 9, councillors were updated on…
Hywel Dda charity funds gynaecology examination chair for use at Glangwili Hospital
THANKS to generous donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has been able to fund a gynaecology examination chair at a cost of £5,834 for use at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthenshire. The chair,…
Welsh Ambulance Service worker wins acclaimed award by Skills Academy Wales
A WELSH Ambulance Service worker has won an acclaimed award. Darren Anthony, an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Caernarfon, has been awarded the Higher Apprenticeship of the Year Award for 2023 by Skills Academy Wales. The ceremony was held at…
Attempts being made by Carmarthenshire Council to claw back £230K spent on Stradey Park Hotel plan
THE leader of Carmarthenshire Council is trying to claw back nearly £230,000 of costs which he said the authority incurred as a result of a Home Office plan to house asylum seekers at a hotel in Llanelli. Councillor Darren Price…
Gardener Adam Jones appointed AHD of Horticulture at Royal Welsh Show
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society is delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Jones (Adam yn yr Ardd) as the new Assistant Honorary Director of Horticulture at the Royal Welsh Show. The promotion of horticulture is one of the Society’s…
Grave concerns raised over ‘frightening’ financial situation facing schools across Wales
GOVERNORS raised grave concerns about the “frightening” financial situation facing schools across Wales, warning that some are operating “hand to mouth”. The Senedd’s petitions committee took evidence on a 7,000-name petition – submitted by the chairs of governors’ associations –…
Hunt causes chaos for animal owners around Mynydd-y-Garreg
Residents in Mynydd-y-Garreg have claimed that a hunt, which they say had no permission to use council owned land, has left their animals ‘traumatised’. The incident took place at approximately pm on Saturday (Nov 11). Dyfed-Powys Police said that they…
Aberglasney Gardens to host annual Winter Fair in December
Carmarthenshire’s biggest festive event will take place in the beautiful surroundings of Aberglasney Gardens next month. The annual Winter Fair will be held over three days – Friday, Saturday and Sunday – 1, 2, 3 December 2023. For the…
Rhigos Mountain Road closed as council works to repair fire damage
A VALLEYS mountain road will be closed overnight for several days in November for repair and maintenance work at the location of a large wildfire last year. The A4061 Rhigos Mountain Road will be closed overnight from November 13-17 (9pm…
Biker sets out to fight stigma of mental health on his Harley Davidson
A MAN who attempted to take his own life one year ago is on a mission to encourage people to talk – with the help of his Harley Davidson. Biker Chris Evans attempted to end his life in November 2022…