Plan published to build on steady progress to eradicate TB
A refreshed five-year Delivery Plan to build on the steady progress achieved to date to eradicate bovine TB in Wales has been published by Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths. The picture of bovine TB in Wales is ever changing, but…
RSPCA searching for a band of new animal rescue volunteers in North Wales
Could you offer invaluable support to our frontline rescue officers? RSPCA Cymru is looking to recruit a specialist team of animal rescue volunteers in North Wales. A new drive to expand its team of dedicated rescue volunteers has been launched…
More than £46m to support community schemes and tackle inequality in schools across Wales
Education and Welsh Language Minister Jeremy Miles has announced £40m of new capital funding to place schools at the heart of their local communities. The £40m of funding will be used to invest in practical infrastructure to create Community Focused…
Cabinet adopts 75% discount in business rates relief scheme
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet has adopted the Non-Domestic Rates Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Rates Relief scheme for Wales, which is aimed at supporting businesses and other eligible ratepayers. The scheme, extended by the Welsh Government for 2023/24, offers a…
Carmarthenshire artist announced in shortlist for national public art prize
Carmarthenshire based artist, David R Lloyd, has been shortlisted for Stonewater’s second Blunden Prize in the organisation’s announcement today (March 28th). More than 50 entries were received from artists across the country in response to the public art prize competition,…
People love Wales when they visit – new research shows
People who take a holiday in Wales say they’re very satisfied with their experiences in the country, new research published by Visit Wales today shows. The reports from the Visit Wales consumer re-contact survey provides information on the trip-taking behaviours…
Welsh companies to embark on food and drink trade visit to the Far East
Welsh food and drink producers will aim to strengthen and build ties with prospective partners and investors as they visit South Korea this week. As part of the Welsh Government’s Food and Drink Wales Trade Development Visit to the…
Dog friendly coffee shop officially opened by town Mayor and Brett Johns MMA Pro Fighter
Carmarthenshire’s newest dog-friendly coffee shop packed a punch when it officially opened on Thursday. As well as hosting Pembrey and Burry Port Mayor, Mike Theodoulou, who cut the ribbon on the Stepney Road business, Cozy Coffee also welcomed Swansea-born MMA…
Minister plants tree at commemorative woodlands
Minister for Climate Change, Julie James, has planted a tree in Cwmfelinfach to mark the anniversary of the launch of commemorative woodland. It was announced as the third commemorative woodland in Wales by First Minister Mark Drakeford on 23 March…
Economy Minister congratulates Celtic Freeport consortium on winning bid
Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething was in Port Talbot today to congratulate the Celtic Freeport consortium on their successful bid to be Wales’ first freeport, which is set to deliver tens of thousands of new, high-quality jobs in south west Wales….