What is causing current heatwave and how people and countryside being affected?
MONTHLY bulletins about river, groundwater, reservoir and soil moisture levels may not quicken the pulse, but they might start attracting a wider readership if the persistent dry conditions in much of England and Wales continue. The UK’s National Hydrological Monitoring…
Welsh Government and local authorities failing Traveller communities
THE Senedd’s Local Government and Housing Committee is calling for immediate action after their new report illustrated wide-ranging failures by the Welsh Government and local authorities in providing adequate sites for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. John Griffiths MS, Chair…
Cultural Recovery Fund ‘fundamental to survival’ of cultural organisations during Covid
THE Welsh Government’s £108 million Cultural Recovery Fund was fundamental to the survival of many cultural organisations in Wales during the COVID-19 pandemic which helped safeguarded 2,700 FTE jobs, a new report has shown. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020…
Carmarthenshire based company wins contract to supply kit to Wales Commonwealth Team
A LLANELLI based business, that has received financial support from Carmarthenshire County Council, won the contract to supply the Wales Commonwealth Team’s training leggings. Onesta has only been trading since June 2020 but is already kitting out the likes of…
42 new housing estate homes agreed in Ystradgynlais
by Elgan Hearn BBC LDRS DETAILED plans for a housing estate of 42 homes in Ystradgynlais have been approved by Powys County Council planners Persimmon Homes West Wales will now be able to go ahead and build a range of…
Mid and West Wales Fire service issue safety advice for hot weather
WITH the warm, sunny and dry weather forecast, what a perfect opportunity to start to enjoy the wonderful countryside and beaches that we have to offer. However, since the start of Summer, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue have…
Minister hails Team Wales success at Commonwealth Games 2022
DAWN Bowden MS, Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, and Chief Whip has congratulated all the athletes, coaches and staff of Team Wales on their outstanding performance at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. In a statement she said: “Before…
Help shape the future of third sector services in Carmarthenshire
RESIDENTS are being asked for their views to help shape the future of third sector services in Carmarthenshire. The third sector includes a range of different organisations, such as charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups that deliver essential services to…
Community groups in Carmarthenshire celebrate nearly £50,000 of National Lottery funding
The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded a total of £47,575 of funding to local community groups in Carmarthenshire over the past month. The funded projects include improving the local environment and biodiversity, respite and days out for families of…
Cardiff Uni expertise to shape Pentre Awel wellbeing project
CARDIFF University is forging a partnership to support Pentre Awel – a health and wellbeing project earmarked for Llanelli. The largest ever regeneration scheme in South West Wales, Pentre Awel aims to bring together life science and business innovation, research…