Commission for Welsh-speaking Communities set up
JEREMY Miles MS, Minister for Education and the Welsh Language is announcing today at the Ceredigion National Eisteddfod the launch of the Commission for Welsh-speaking communities. This follows the outline of his vision for the language earlier this year. The…
Neglect calls overwhelmingly top the list of dog cruelty reports in Wales
There were 3,065 reports made to the RSPCA about dog cruelty in Wales in 2021 RSPCA Cymru has revealed that neglect is the most reported issue for dogs in Wales – with an expected spike of reports expected this summer….
Covid cases in Wales keep on rising
THE latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures reveals that one in 20 people in Wales had the Covid virus the week ending June 30. That is an increase from 0ne in 30 the week previous. Comparative figures for England…
New actions to protect Welsh-speaking communities
The Minister for Education and Welsh Language will today provide a preview of the actions which are part of the Welsh Government’s plans to safeguard communities where Welsh is the main language and where there are large numbers of second…
Top tips for when dogs bark in your neighbourhood
Dogs bark for many reasons and this can cause problems for neighbours. Dogs communicate by barking; they bark for many reasons and aren’t always in distress. The RSPCA receives a lot of calls every year from neighbours who are concerned…
Communities for Work Plus assists people with employment and disability support
CONGRATULATIONS to Tina Evans who has recently joined the BBC Wales presenting team and is currently covering the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Tina, who is from Pontyberem originally, faces numerous challenges, due to long-term health conditions and disabilities, and requires…
£4.85m for Food and Fun in schools this summer
SESSIONS to provide children and young people with healthy meals and educational activities are back on the menu this summer with the return of Food and Fun. The Welsh Government has provided up to £4.85 million for the provision of…
Police appeal to identify person in CCTV image following attempted burglary in Ammanford
“Dyfed Powys Police is investigating an attempt burglary which occurred in the Newtown area of Ammanford at about 3.35am on Sunday, 5th June 2022. Officers have carried out all possible lines of enquiry, and are now appealing for help from…
Time for a renewable energy revolution says FUW
THE Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) says Governments must act to boost on-farm renewable energy production in order to increase the UK’s energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The call is one of five demands which form the FUW’s…
Application for poultry unit near Llandeilo rejected
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a poultry unit near Llandeilo have been turned down again. Carmarthenshire Council’s planning department said the proposal would unacceptably harm the Dinefwr Estate site of special scientific interest (SSSI), which is a mile away, due to increased…