Victim of fatal collision in Pontypridd named as 92-year-old John Symmonds
A CYCLIST who died in a road traffic collision which happened on Thursday 21 September on Pen Y-Wal Road, Pontypridd has been named as 92-year-old John Symmonds from Graigwen, Pontypridd. The daughters of John Symmonds have paid the following…
Summit to explore responsible dog ownership called by Rural Affairs Minister
A SUMMIT to explore what more can be done in Wales to promote and improve responsible dog ownership has been called by Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths and takes place today (18 October) The summit focuses on what can be…
Finance Minister announces package to protect public services, NHS and transport in Wales
FINANCE Minister Rebecca Evans has today [Tuesday 17 October] announced a package of financial measures to help protect Wales’ public services, NHS and transport. Following months of intensive cross-Government work, the Welsh Government has developed a prudent plan to respond…
Administrators continue to operate Burry Port Marina Ltd as future options considered
FOLLOWING the appointment of Matthew Richards Colin Haig and Simon Monks, of Azets, over Burry Port Marina Ltd on 7 June 2023, the Administrators continue to operate the marina whilst options for its future are considered. Discussions have been…
Vicar with a taste for tattoos and make-up to join Gogglebocs Cymru
A TATTOOED vicar who loves make-up and false eyelashes is aiming to give viewers a slice of TV heaven on the Welsh version of Gogglebox. The Rev. Kirstie Griffiths, unconventional cleric, from Carmarthen, is among the newcomers on the second…
Performance-recording project sets out to improve efficiency of Welsh sheep flocks
A SHEEP needs to be hardy to thrive in terrain that rises to 590 metres at the edge of the rugged Rhinogydd mountains in the Eryri National Park. Bryn Hughes and Sarah Carr have only been farming the 541hectare…
Neath Port Talbot wins award for continued commitment to equality
NEATH Port Talbot Council has won an award for its commitment to equality in the last awards ceremony held by gender equality charity Chwarae Teg. The charity – which is closing after facing what it called “a perfect storm of…
Council to crack down on fly-tipping in Carmarthenshire
IF you dump rubbish illegally in Carmarthenshire you might find yourself on camera – and potentially in court. Council chiefs have agreed to implement recommendations to crack down on fly-tipping, which blights built-up areas and the countryside and uses up…
New KFC complimentary outlet to be considered for Rhondda
PLANS for a new restaurant in the grounds of a fast food outlet in the Rhondda are due to be considered by councillors. The application is for a proposed complementary food and drink outlet measuring up to 140 square metres…
Great Western Railway welcomes FSA’s Sustainable Travel Charter
GREAT Western Railway (GWR) has welcomed the decision by the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) and clubs from the English Football League (EFL) to launch a Sustainable Travel Charter, as the footballing community moves to reduce its carbon footprint. The initiative…