Save Social Care, Save the NHS campaign launched to avert “national emergency”
The “catastrophic unintended consequences” of the Budget will be a disaster for hospitals in Carmarthenshire, say social care leaders. That was the warning from Care Forum Wales (CFW), which represents 500 private and charity social care providers, as it launched…
Petition launched to call on Cardiff Council to divest from companies complicit in Israel’s War in Gaza
A petition has been launched by Cardiff Palestine Solidarity Campaign to call on the Cardiff City Council to divest from companies complicit in criminal activity against Palestinians. The objective is to encourage those companies to cut their support for the alleged…
Welsh Conservative Leader resigns after narrowly surviving vote of no confidence
Andrew RT Davies announced his intention to stand down as leader of the Conservatives in the Senedd after narrowly surviving a vote of no confidence. Mr Davies won the vote among the Tory group, 9-7, but offered his resignation…
Third person succumbs to injuries following serious RTC near Barry
A third person has died following a road traffic collision which happened on the A4050 near Barry on Saturday, November 2. He has been named as Ralph James, 67, from Penarth. His family has paid tribute to him following the…
GWR reassure of no major plans immediately before Christmas
Those hoping for an early Christmas getaway will be pleased to know that there are no major planned alterations immediately before Christmas Day, but those hoping to travel between 27 and 29 December are being warned of significant changes. After…
Risca man jailed for an offence under the Terrorism Act 2000
Daniel Niinmae, 41, from Risca near Newport, appeared at Winchester Crown Court today (Wednesday, November 27, 2024) where he was handed a two-year six-month sentence following a thorough investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing Wales. Niinmae previously appeared at court…
Storm Bert renews frustrations over road safety in rural Carmarthenshire
In the wake of Storm Bert, Carmarthenshire and the surrounding area has seen its fair share of burst rivers, power cuts, fallen trees and damaged property. But as the clouds begin to lift and the skies begin to clear, residents…
FM to announce major investment summit for 2025
Later today, First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan will announce a major investment summit will take place in Wales in 2025. The FM will make the announcement when she addresses the CBI Wales Annual Dinner in Cardiff this evening [Thursday…
Clydach man found guilty of murdering 71-year-old neighbour
A man from Swansea has been found guilty of the murder of his 71-year-old neighbour. 57-year-old Brian Whitelock, from Clydach, previously admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility, but has now been found guilty of the murder of Wendy…
Financial Support for those affected by Storm Bert
Following Storm Bert, the Welsh Government have announced support for those affected by the storm: Immediate financial support will be provided to people whose homes have been flooded during Storm Bert. The Welsh Government will fund local authorities to provide…