Council services under serious threat
Council services in Carmarthenshire and throughout the UK have been pushed to the edge of the precipice by cuts that were started in 2010 by the Con-Dems. Council funding has been in crisis since that time with the Tories in…
Brynamman TV extra turned star tells of joy at landing role with brothers on Welsh Gogglebox
A retired engineer from Brynamman who became a TV extra at the age of 61 has described his new-found fame on the Welsh equivalent of Gogglebox alongside his two brothers as the ‘stuff of dreams’. Panto performer Huw Williams, 62,…
NHS chaplain receives BEM from the King
A chaplain who has given support to patients, families and NHS staff in times of great sorrow, joy and uncertainty, has been awarded a King’s New Year’s Honour. Senior Chaplain for Hywel Dda University Health Board Euryl Howells has been…
Save money, improve health, and help the environment urges Deputy Minister for Climate Change
Overindulged at Christmas? Looking to get fit and healthy in the New Year? Then why not try out one of the many walking and cycling routes on your doorstep? Whether you’re looking to swap from the car to a healthier…
Architectural secrets of Cardiff Castle amongst collections being protected in Wales
Four Welsh cultural organisations are to be funded through a partnership between the Welsh Government and the National Manuscripts Conservation Trust (NMCT). The NMCT is the only UK grant-giver that focuses solely on the care and conservation of manuscripts in…
Community facilities across Wales benefit from ‘crucial’ additional funds to meet rising costs
Community facilities across Wales are set to benefit from ‘crucial’ additional Welsh Government funding enabling them to complete refurbishment works. The projects had struggled to stay within their original budgets due to rising costs of building supplies. More than £303,000…
Health Board explores new community hub in Llandovery
Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) and the community of Llandovery have begun exploring how a new community hub, including inpatient beds, could be developed to support health and well-being services in the town in the future. Representatives from local…
Wales’ new Chief Veterinary Officer announced
Dr Richard Irvine has been announced as Wales’ new Chief Veterinary Officer. Dr Irvine is currently the UK Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer and policy Deputy Director for Global Animal Health in Defra. He will join the Welsh Government in March….
1.5 million additional free meals thanks to ‘tireless campaigning’ of Plaid Cymru
A Key pledge in Plaid Cymru’s Senedd election has resulted in thousands more primary school pupils benefiting from free school meals. An additional 1.5 million free school meals have been served in primary schools across Wales, thanks to the “tireless…
CEO issues letter to customers apologising for loss of water and offers small compensation payments
The CEO of Dwr Cymru has issued the following letter to customers who suffered water outages over the last couple of weeks. Dear Customer, I would like to apologise sincerely for the recent loss of water supply you have experienced….