One person hospitalised following collision on A484 near Cynwyl Elfed
The road between Cynwyl Elfed and Carmarthen was closed on Friday (Oct 13) following a road traffic collision involving a single vehicle. It is one of a number of accidents on the road in recent months. The road has also…
Illegal dog breeder ordered to pay over £100,000 for selling puppies without appropriate licence
AN illegal dog breeder from Carmarthenshire has been ordered to pay over £100,000 or face a 21-month prison sentence for selling puppies via various advertising platforms. Deborah Thomas, of Llanddarog, earned more than £90,000 from the sales of 9…
Welsh sheep farm to grow drought-tolerant lucerne
A WELSH sheep farm is hoping to increase resilience in its lamb finishing system by growing drought-tolerant lucerne. The deep-rooted nitrogen-fixing crop with its high protein content has the potential to be the ideal feed for finishing lambs at…
Gwent officers support Safer Business Action Week
The National Business Crime Centre’s week-long campaign aims to protect businesses from crime, increase awareness of crime prevention measures and identify and enforce against criminals who target retailers. Gwent Police is supporting a National Business Crime Centre (NBCC) campaign to…
Plaid Cymru and SNP renew ‘shared political project’ on securing independence for Wales and Scotland
PLAID Cymru and the SNP have today renewed their ‘shared political project’ on securing independence for their respective nations. A joint statement by Plaid Cymru Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and SNP Leader and First Minister Humza Yousaf reaffirmed the…
Historic glue trap ban comes into force in Wales
Wales’ historic total ban on the use of snares and glue traps comes into force from today (17 October) helping end the indiscriminate suffering of animals, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has said From today the use of snares or…
Players and fans to show support for Hate Crime Awareness Week during football match at Aberystwyth
PLAYERS and fans will show their support to Hate Crime Awareness Week during a football match held in Aberystwyth on Friday 20 October 2023. Aberystwyth Town Football Club will take on Newtown AFC in a Cymru Premier League game with…
Motion calling for reversal of new speed limits in Cardiff loses
A MOTION calling for the reversal of newly introduced 20mph speed limits in Cardiff has lost. Cardiff Council’s Conservatives group, who were behind the motion, also called for a review of the impact of default 20mph speed limits in the…
St David’s Hall in Cardiff not expected to open until next year
EARLY indications of an inspection of St David’s Hall in Cardiff show that work which could take several months will need to be done on the building before it can reopen. Cardiff Council announced early in September that an inspection…
South Wales Police encourage people to report hate crime
THIS week is Hate Crime Awareness Week (14th – 21st October). South Wales Police are encouraging anyone who has been subject to someone else’s violence, ignorance, or prejudice to report it. Someone could be victim of a hate incident in…