A ‘very challenging winter ahead” warns the Health Minister
SPEAKING yesterday in the Senedd Eluned Morgan MS, Minister for Health and Social Services spoke about “what is likely to be a very challenging winter period for the people in Wales as we face a cost-of-living and energy crisis and,…
Spotlight on Llanelli Centre for the Deaf
Llanelli Centre for the Deaf is based on New Road in Llanelli. They have been there for over 74 years. It is a local charity that offers friendship and support for the Deaf / deafened, to those who use sign…
Consultation over extra day for teacher in-service training
THE Welsh Government has launched a consultation on an additional day for National Professional Learning In-service Training (INSET) 2022 to 2025. Jeremy Miles, Minister for Education and Welsh Language said: “Research and inspection evidence reveals the single most important influence…
Ysgol Gymraeg Brynsierfel receives receives prestigious UNICEF UK Award
YSGOL Gymraeg Brynsierfel in Llwynhendy, Llanelli has been awarded the Silver Rights Respecting School Award by UNICEF UK. UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation working for children and their rights. The Rights Respecting Schools Award is granted to schools that show…
One Planet Development policy viewed with scepticism says Alun Lenny
A FORMER council planning committee chairman said he felt the intention of Wales’s One Planet Development policy was worthy but that it was viewed sceptically by many people in rural areas. Cllr Alun Lenny said there was a perception that…
Review of Wales One Planet Development policy recommends changes to encourage more people to apply
THE lure of growing your own produce, building your own home and living a low impact life appeals to many people, but few relish the “daunting” process of applying for a One Planet Development in Wales, a report has said….
A fine vintage day out as Llanelli turns back the clock for festival
Lord and Lady Stepney, AKA staff from Llanelly House mingled with the crowds in Llanelli today who had turned out for Ymlaen Llanelli BID’s Vintage Festival. The aristocratic duo seemed perplexed and shocked at the commoners revelling in food, drink…
Stradey School evacuated following fire concerns
Stradey School was evacuated today following concerns that there was a fire within the building. Mid and West Wales Fire Service attended the school to investigate. A spokesperson for Carmarthenshire County Council said: “The school’s smoke alarms were triggered at…
Change to September Bank Holiday bin collection service
HOUSEHOLDERS in Carmarthenshire are being reminded that there are changes to bin collections this Bank Holiday Monday. Monday household waste collections will now take place Saturday, September 17. This also affects garden and hygiene/nappy waste collections. Householders area asked to…
Neath Port Talbot services affected by the bank holiday Sept 19
by Lewis Smith FOLLOWING news that a national bank holiday will be held on Monday September 19 to mark the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, local councils right across Wales have began announcing a number of cancelled services and closed…