£750K investment in maternity services allows for home birth services to be reinstated
A £750,000 investment in maternity services including the recruitment of 35 extra staff will see the reopening of a birth centre and the reinstatement of home births in Swansea Bay over the next few months. This comes two years after…
ROCU looks to raise awareness of romance scams
TARIAN Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) is looking to raise awareness of what romance scams are and the methodology used by the criminals who conduct them. We have an officer from our regional organised crime unit who is willing to…
Health annual meeting reflects on another extraordinary year
REFLECTING on yet another extraordinary year, Hywel Dda University Health Board has looked back at its achievements and challenges throughout 2022/23 during its annual general meeting. Held today [Thursday 28 September 2023], the AGM reviewed the organisation’s Annual Report, including…
Dispersal order covering parts of Newport in effect following reports of anti-social behaviour
A dispersal order covering parts of Newport came into effect at 8pm yesterday (Tuesday 26 September) following several reports of anti-social behaviour. The order will remain in place until 8pm, on Thursday 28 September covering the Broad Mead Park, Pontfaen…
Sustainable IT collaboration benefits North Wales residents
North Wales Police has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable working through its partnership with a local social enterprise. A collaboration with the Anglesey-based North Wales Recycle I.T. has ensured that used, force-owned computers have been repurposed for individuals living across…
Carmarthenshire Education Services have robust impact on improving learner outcomes, Estyn report shows
THE Estyn report on Carmarthenshire Education Services, published today – September 27, commends Carmarthenshire County Council for its clear vision, which has a robust impact on improving education provision and learner outcomes. The report states that safeguarding children and young…
Heartbreaking cases of cruelty and abuse of guinea pigs as RSPCA seek homes for unwanted pets
The RSPCA is seeking homes for hundreds of unwanted and cruelly treated guinea pigs who have arrived at the animal charity’s centres and branches this year. Many of those pets have been cruelly abandoned in precarious locations, while others have…
RNLI urges public to stay safe ahead of Storm Agnes
AS the UK and Ireland braces for the first named storm of the season, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is asking those visiting the coast to be aware of the dangers. Yellow weather warnings have been issued by the…
Minister for Social Justice says ‘No let up’ in cost-of-living pressures
Yesterday (Sep 26), the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip Jane Hutt MS made a statement regarding the pressures felt by people in Wales amid the cost-of-living crisis. She said: “In January I made a statement to the Senedd…
112 charging points now available for electric vehicles across Ceredigion
You can now choose from 112 charging points across Ceredigion to charge your electric vehicle (EV). 76 of these are provided by Ceredigion County Council in 18 different locations, including Council car parks. Following the successful delivery of two phases…