Large scale emergency services operation underway at riverside in Carmarthen
A large scale emergency services operation is underway in Carmarthen on the riverside near Glangwili. Police, the fire service, the ambulance service and a mountain rescue team arrived at the scene at around 5:30. A bystander who did not wish…
Battle of Portaloo victory for residents
The installation of Portaloos at Burry Port harbour has left campaigners scenting the seeds of victory in a long toilet saga. Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council had toilets on the east side of the harbour removed last winter for…
Join us at Eisteddfod yr Urdd, Llandovery 2023
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) will be at Eisteddfod yr Urdd in Llandovery next week from 29th May – 3rd June 2023. Come visit our stand – number 68 – 69, there will be a variety…
It’s a gardeners’ world in Gorseinon as patients turn to flower power
Elderly patients are picking up their trowels and planting flowers in Gorseinon Hospital to benefit their wellbeing and recovery. A redevelopment of the hospital’s courtyard is giving elderly patients an opportunity to get outdoors and help maintain the garden following…
Llandeilo Road Dental Surgery return NHS Dental contract
Llandeilo Road Dental Surgery in Cross Hands have made the difficult decision to return their General Dental Services (NHS) Contract to Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) on 31 August 2023. This will mean that from 1 August 2023 the…
UK Government to fund specialist staff at Powys Council
THE UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund is paying for specialist staff to help Powys County Council comply with environmental legislation and help it on its journey to become carbon neutral by 2030. At a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, May 23…
Tribunal set to look at broken code of conduct by Powys Councillor
A PUBLIC standards watchdog will hold a tribunal this summer looking into allegations that a former Powys County Councillor (PCC) broke the code of conduct. Karen Laurie-Parry represented the ward of Bronlllys near Brecon from 2017 to 2022. The Adjudication…
RNLI launches safety campaign launch ahead of half term as figures reveal 22 deaths from accidental drowning in Wales
With warmer weather, a bank holiday and the May half term approaching, the RNLI is launching a Float to Live campaign, to ensure families know what to do should they get into trouble on the water. The launch comes…
23-year-old Llandysul woman receives prison sentence for cruelty to geckos
A 23-year-old woman has been sentenced to 12 weeks in prison suspended for 12 months for cruelty to animals including two geckos. The court heard that between 25/05/2022 and 27/08/2022 Kayley Elizabeth Patricia Pugh of Llandysul caused unnecessary suffering to…
Outline business case approved for Cross Hands health and wellbeing centre
Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) is pleased to confirm the outline business case for a new health and wellbeing centre in Cross Hands has been approved by Welsh Government, enabling the scheme to move to the next phase of…