Risca women prosecuted for running unlicensed dog home boarding and doggy daycare facilities
TWO women have admitted keeping a pet boarding business without a licence and unfair trading. Deborah Jane Edwards and Lydia Perkins, both from Risca, pleaded guilty when they appeared at Newport Magistrates’ Court. Caerphilly County Borough Council has successfully prosecuted…
New research reveals gaps in tidal knowledge as Easter holiday sees heightened risk on the Welsh coast
As families head to the coast to enjoy the Welsh Easter school break, the RNLI has revealed the results of a survey with Bangor University1 which shows large gaps in tidal knowledge. The findings of the nationwide research2 revealed that…
Boat owners urged to double check boat security measures as summer months approach
Dyfed-Powys Police Marine Unit is urging boat owners to double check the security of their boat as we approach the summer months. Boat owners and hirers spend a lot of money buying and maintaining their boats, so the last thing…
Opera star Sir Bryn Terfel seeking entries to sing praises of social care heroes in Carmarthenshire
Opera star Sir Bryn Terfel has launched a search to find the unsung heroes of social care in Carmarthenshire. Entries are being sought for the 2025 Wales Care Awards to honour the skill and devotion of people who work in care…
Carmarthen event to test men for prostate cancer
A Welsh charity is touring the nation to test more than 3000 men for prostate cancer and it’s coming to Carmarthen on Sunday 18 May. Prostate Cymru is embarking on the mission as men continue to face difficulties in getting…
Great Western Railway and Network Rail bring Control under single leadership team
Great Western Railway (GWR) and Network Rail are joining forces by bringing their Control functions together in a single, joint team to bolster collaborative working and service delivery. The move to bring track and train closer together builds on the…
Agricultural Students with a link to Pembrokeshire urged to apply for £1,000 student bursary award
Students who are currently studying, or have been accepted to start their studies, are invited to apply for £1,000 worth of financial support from the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society to assist with their chosen college or career path. The Pembrokeshire Agricultural…
Dyfed-Powys Police Chief Constable to Retire
The Chief Constable of the police force serving Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and Powys announced his retirement from policing after a 25-year career. Chief Constable Dr Richard Lewis said: “As someone who was raised in west Wales and has worked in…
Newport man sentenced for terrorism offences
Hakan Barac, a 29-year-old man from the Newport area of Gwent, today (Monday, April 7th) appeared at Bristol Crown court, where he was sentenced following an investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing Wales. Borac, who pleaded guilty to five offences…
GWR services to be affected by rail improvement works in Southhampton over Easter
Great Western Railway services will be affected by important rail improvement works taking place in the Southampton area at Easter. Network Rail plans to stabilise embankments and carry out track upgrades between Southampton Central and Fareham, as well as carrying…