‘Stalking and spiking protections key priority in new Crime & Policing Bill,’ says Llanelli MP
Tough action against perpetrators of stalking and spiking is on its way as part of the UK Labour Government’s new legislation to deliver on its commitment to tackle the scourge of violence against women and girls according to Dame Nia…
Councillors back motion to protect health services at Bronglais Hospital
POWYS councillors have unanimously backed a motion to protect health services at the only district general hospital serving Mid Wales, Bronglais in Aberystwyth. Concerns were also raised that residents could also lose out as services at another major hospital that serves Powys residents…
Cannabis plants worth more than £860,000 seized from properties in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Powys
Cannabis plants worth more than £860,000 have been seized from properties in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Powys in just one week as police continue their crackdown on industrial scale drug production. Dyfed-Powys Police took part in Operation Mille 3 – a…
Man charged following assault at St Joseph’s RC Comprehensive, Port Talbot
Following an assault which took place at St Joseph’s RC Comprehensive in Port Talbot, a 54-year-old man has been charged. Anthony Felton from Swansea has been charged with Section 18 – attempt wounding with intent. The victim of the assault…
Concerns raised over locale, visual and ecological impact of major Ski Slope and Resort in Merthyr Tydfil
Concerns have been raised over the location, visual and ecological impact of a a major planned ski slope and resort in Merthyr Tydfil. The Rhydycar West development includes plans for an indoor snow centre, an indoor tropical waterpark, an indoor…
Council to replace famous ‘Sappers Bridge’ over Afon Conwy in Betws y Coed
A famously wobbly Eryri suspension foot-bridge which closed amid safety concerns is to be replaced. Planners approved with conditions an application to upgrade Sappers Bridge – also known as Pont y Soldiwr – which crosses the Afon Conwy at Betws y Coed….
Brother and sister in row over shared property’s new extension
A Newport man has won the right to keep a new extension and wall at his home – after his sister, who co-owns the property, objected. A city council committee heard claims George Michalatos’ application was “misleading” and “flawed”, but…
New shop and visitor shelter at National Slate Museum to be topped with metal
An Eryri museum which tells the story of how Welsh slate once roofed the world will see its new shop topped with metal and a visitor shelter with corrugated sheets. Queries over why slate wasn’t used came as Cyngor Gwynedd…
Senedd signs off on £26bn Welsh Gov budget
The Senedd signed off on the Welsh Government’s £26bn budget for the coming year after ministers struck a deal with the Liberal Democrats. Senedd members voted 29-28 in favour of the final budget, with Welsh Lib Dem leader Jane Dodds…
Age Cymru welcomes additional £30bn for social care
Age Cymru welcomes the additional £30bn in funding for social care, specifically aimed at addressing the critical issue of delayed hospital discharges and enhancing care and support in local communities. The Charity is calling for clear plans that show how…