Drinks-related litter found on 99% of Welsh beaches by the Marine Conservation Society
The Marine Conservation Society, the UK’s leading ocean membership charity, has released its annual report, State of our Beaches 2024, on data collected by their beach clean volunteers. In Wales, 119 surveys were recorded in 2024, this is an increase of 8% from…
Wales set to receive highest ever investment in flood protection worth over £75million
Wales will see its highest ever investment in flood protection this year, with £77 million allocated to protect communities across the country. Announcing the Welsh Government’s Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Programme for 2025-26, the Deputy First Minister told…
Plaid MS criticises lack of “recognition of the crisis” over deterioration of Welsh-speaking communities
A Plaid Cymru Member of the Senedd has criticised the lack of “recognition of the crisis” on behalf of the Welsh Government regarding moving forward with plans to prevent the further deterioration of Welsh-speaking communities and promote their recovery. During…
Trading Standards Investigation exposes premises selling vapes to underage teens
A 15-year-old who tried to buy vapes as part of a Trading Standards investigation in Carmarthenshire was sold them at eight premises. Formal written warnings were issued to the sellers after Trading Standards officers questioned them under caution and examined…
Fire-damaged Porthcawl footpath to be repaired
The first phase of repairs to a popular coastal path boardwalk which was damaged by fire last year look set to go ahead in the coming months. The works will see repairs to the popular boardwalk along Porthcawl’s Rest Bay area after it…
Carmarthenshire Councillors seek assurances that ‘Christmas kerbside Collection Chaos’ won’t happen again at Easter
WORRIED councillors have sought assurances that Christmas kerbside collection “chaos” in Carmarthenshire won’t happen again at Easter. Cllr Kevin Madge told a council committee that his email “blew up” over the festive period due to complaints from householders whose kerbside…
Police launch murder investigation following disappearance of Charlene Hobbs
Police searching for missing Cardiff woman Charlene Hobbs have launched a murder investigation. The Crimestoppers charity is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. Charlene,…
Carmarthen school gets financial boost for specialist unit
The builders behind the Parc y Fron development in Carmarthen has lent a helping hand to a school in the town to improve facilities for its pupils with additional learning needs. Persimmon Homes West Wales has donated £3,000 to Queen…
Three men jailed for kidnapping and assault
Each of the men have been jailed for eight years and one month respectively for deliberately enticing the victim to a remote location, and once there subjecting him to significant violence and restraining him by handcuffs. Mohammad Comrie, aged 22, of Leeds; Faiz…
GWR to provide extra trains for Wales v England Six Nations fixture
Great Western Railway will provide 11 extra trains and more than 6,000 additional seats for fans attending Saturday’s Wales v England Six Nations fixture. Trains are expected to be very busy immediately after the match at the Principality Stadium and…