Chief Nursing Officer for Wales commences third year in post
CHIEF Nursing Officer for Wales (CNO), Sue Tranka, commences her third year in post and recognises the importance in supporting efforts to enhance the wellbeing of the professions through physical, emotional, work-life balance and fostering a supportive workplace culture. Speaking…
North Wales Police begin annual Op Bang campaign ahead of Halloween
NORTH Wales Police are expecting a busier than usual Halloween and Bonfire Night period this year and whilst this is a fun and exciting time of year for many, it can leave many members of our community feeling anxious, intimidated…
Six people jailed following frenzied stabbing in Rhyl
SIX people have been jailed after a vulnerable man was stabbed in a frenzied attack in Rhyl. The 21-year-old victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed multiple times during the incident, which occurred on Crescent Road,…
Neath Port Talbot council calls on people to have their say on Draft Heritage strategy
Neath Port Talbot Council is asking for people to have their say on its Draft Heritage strategy that aims to raise awareness about the area’s exceptional heritage, including its economic, well-being and environment importance. ‘Restore, Regenerate, Repurpose’, the title of…
Male choir raises £7K for Chemotherapy Unit at Bronglais Hospital
MEIBION y Mynydd have raised a fantastic £7,200 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit and Ystwyth Ward at Bronglais Hospital. Meibion y Mynydd is a male choir from across north Ceredigion, whose members meet, rehearse and organise concerts. The…
Powys farmers trialling rock dust’s potential as a grass nutrient
TWO grassland farms in Powys are researching whether a rock dust sourced from a local quarry can provide sufficient nutrients to grow grass through a project funded by Farming Connect- ‘Try Out Fund’. Finely ground basalt rock produced at…
Man jailed for online child grooming offences
Simon HOWARD, from Llanybydder, appeared at Swansea Crown Court on 9th October 2023 for sentencing. He had previously pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual communications with a child, inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity and arranging…
Council launches projects to improve look of town centres
Carmarthenshire County Council has launched new projects to help improve the look of our town centres. An exciting new project called Tidying Our Towns is set to begin this autumn, with a dedicated team appointed to carry out a programme…
Ram buying season in full swing
RAM buying season is now in full swing. Rams are predominantly selected on appearance, with buyers prioritising physical soundness as well as breed type when selecting their rams, with the objective of these physical attributes passing down to future progeny….
200 Much-needed homes set for Abercanaid area of Merthyr Tydfil
A CARDIFF Capital Region City Deal (CCR) housing investment fund is bringing 200 much-needed new homes to the Abercanaid area of Merthyr Tydfil. The £35m Housing Viability Gap Fund was launched in 2021 by CCR to stimulate the housing market…