Plans for Kidwelly museum project in doubt
THE future of a planned museum in Kidwelly with exhibits including replica old world cottages appears in doubt because the group supposed to build it is being dissolved. The group, called The History Shed Experience Community Interest Company, had been…
Energy social tariff should form part of UK Government policy programme, says Ben Lake MP
PLAID Cymru is urging the UK Government to include the introduction of an Energy Social Tariff in the King’s Speech on 7 November, as millions face fuel poverty this winter. The party’s Treasury spokesperson, Ben Lake MP, said that the…
Two arrested following discovery of large-scale cannabis farm on Anglesey
TWO men have been arrested today following the discovery of a large-scale cannabis cultivation on Anglesey. The arrests were made as part of a co-ordinated search warrant, which was carried out an address in Caergeiliog, near Holyhead. Upon accessing the…
Police appeal for information in order to locate Newport man
HAVE you seen this man? Officers investigating an assault would like to speak to Christopher Stock who could assist their enquiries. We’re appealing for information to find Christopher Stock from Newport Our officers would like to speak to the 32-year-old…
Gwent Police investigate bin fires in Blackwood
We’re investigating reports of criminal damage after three bins were set on fire in Blackwood between 7.45pm on Sunday 22 October and 11.15pm on Monday 23 October. Two of the bins that were damaged by fire were located at the…
Amber warning for much of Wales as Storm Ciarán hits
THE Met Office has issued amber warning of wind which is likely to cause significant disruption across the country. There is also a yellow warning for localised flooding on roads and coastal areas. This could result in flooding to homes…
Cheesy smells and noisy machinery affect the quality of life for residents near creamery
A CARMARTHENSHIRE creamery which churns out 400 tonnes of pizza cheese each week has received numerous noise and odour complaints and been criticised for a new waste treatment plant which was built without planning permission. A spokesman for the Dairy…
Council facing overspend of £3.4m for current financial year
Denbighshire County Council faces an overspend of around £3.4m for the current financial year. At a meeting at Ruthin ’s County Hall today, cabinet members were presented with a report detailing the council’s net budget of £250.793m for 2023/24 –…
Disappointment felt as rural Powys school closure passes unanimously
A SENIOR councillor is disappointed that education chiefs couldn’t find a way of helping save a rural Powys school from closure. At a meeting of Powys County Council’s Cabinet on Tuesday, October 24, councillors looked at a proposal to close…
Review of restraint policies for Bridgend social services
BRIDGEND Council have updated social care policies within the borough this month following a review from Care Inspectorate Wales, in which action notices were issued for a number of areas. The report which was heard by members in a monthly…