Community Ownership Fund sees 18 projects in Wales benefit from funding
THE UK Government’s Community Ownership Fund has awarded £4 million to 18 projects in Wales in their latest round of applications, with one organisation in particular from Ceredigion receiving £300,000 from the Fund. Tafarn Cymunedol Dyffryn Aeron was awarded £300,000…
Yellow warning for Ceredigion as Storm Agnes hits Welsh coastline
High winds are expected this week as Storm Agnes hits the the majority of Wales, including Ceredigion. A yellow warning has been issued by the Met Office and is valid from 12:00pm Wednesday 27 September until 07:00 Thursday, 28…
First Minister saying he wants to eradicate child poverty ‘doesn’t achieve it’ says Leader of Plaid Cymru
The Leader of Plaid Cymru Rhun Ap Iorwerth MS has attacked Welsh Labour’s record on child poverty in Wales. Speaking during questions to the First Minister today, Tuesday (Sep 21) Rhun Ap Iorwerth said that the children’s commissioner had said…
Leader of Welsh Conservatives tells Senedd he has a ‘target on his back’ and First Minister reports he has received ‘vile messages’ over 20mph policy
The First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford MS has told members of the Senedd that he has received ‘vile messages’ from people opposed to the 20mph changes in Wales. During questions to the First Minister at the Plenary today, Tuesday…
Senedd advised that 20mph petition could run until March 2024
The Chair of the Senedd has made a statement prior to questions to the First Minister at the Senedd Plenary today, Tuesday (Sep 26). Elin Jones MS said: “As you will all be aware, the Senedd currently has a petition…
GWR advises passengers to travel on other days around strikes this weekend
THE Aslef union, which represents train drivers, has announced strike action which will affect rail services on Saturday 30 September and Wednesday 4 October. With far fewer trains able to operate than on other strike days, GWR is reminding passengers…
Bronze statue of Welsh comedian Max Boyce to be unveiled in town of Glynneath
A SPECTACULAR statue of Welsh comedian, singer and entertainer Max Boyce will be unveiled in the popular ex-miner’s home town of Glynneath on September 30th, 2023. Max, who received the Freedom of the Borough of Neath Talbot in honour of…
Failing to identify driver cost Carmarthen woman £1014
43-year-old Joanne May Bishop of Richmond Terrace, Carmarthen appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on September 21st. The court heard that on 30/03/2023 at Camera Unit Pontypridd, having been required by or on behalf of the Chief Officer of Police for…
Carmarthenshire woman fined for failing to identify driver alleged to have been guilty of an offence
44-year-old Laura Wickham of Coed y Dderwen, Cwmgwili appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on September 21st. The court heard that on 01/05/2023 at safety camera Pontypridd having been required by or on behalf of the Chief Officer of Police for…
Former Wales rugby star fined for speeding
Former Wales rugby star Sam Warburton OBE has been fined for speeding. 34-year-old Sam Kennedy Warburton of Rhiwbina, Cardiff appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on September 21st. The court heard that on 24/02/2023 at Pembrokeshire Warburton drove a motor vehicle,…