Coryton line closes for electrification and planned infrastructure work
Over the past months, Transport for Wales has increased its engineering work along the Coryton line in preparation for electrifying the line in early November 2024. This marks a significant milestone in the South Wales Metro programme and will allow…
Interview with Superintendent of Dyfed-Powys Police, Chris Neve
On Thursday (03 Oct), Carmarthenshire News Online had the chance to interview Superintendent Chris Neve of Dyfed-Powys Police following the announcement of a new community policing strategy. Residents across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and Powys can expect to see more of…
Dyfed-Powys Police launch new Community Policing Strategy
Residents across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and Powys can expect to see more of their community policing teams as a new strategy that places renewed emphasis on engagement, early intervention, and prevention is launched. Neighbourhood policing is provided by teams of…
Housing committee warns of 210% increase of ex-prisoners sleeping on streets in Wales
The chair of the Senedd’s housing committee warned of a 210% annual increase in the number of former prisoners sleeping on the streets of Wales. John Griffiths expressed concerns about Ministry of Justice figures showing 332 people managed by…
Man and woman banned from keeping animals for life after dog suffered
A Swansea man and woman have been sentenced after they caused unnecessary suffering to a heavily pregnant German Shepherd cross dog by failing to provide vet care to a leg injury. Roseanne Lee and Nathan Price appeared at Swansea Magistrates’…
Contactless payment method for Rail Travel extended to Maesteg Line
Contactless tap in, tap out ‘Pay As You Go’ rail payment option has now been extended to the Maesteg line (from Mon 30th Sept). Making it faster, easier and cheaper to travel, Transport for Wales launched the scheme in January…
Criminal Justice System in disarray after years of chronic underfunding – Welsh Gov Chief Legal Adviser
The criminal justice system is in disarray due to years of chronic underfunding, the Welsh Government’s chief legal adviser warned. Julie James, who was appointed counsel general in September, pledged to pursue more powers from Westminster, beginning with the…
Ramblers volunteer efforts amount to £500,000 equivalent over 30 years
Public Rights of Way volunteers have donated the equivalent of over £500,000 worth of time after 30 years of volunteering effort. Initially the idea of Aberystwyth Ramblers members, the weekly work parties have long become well established across Ceredigion. If…
Wales’s forgotten crisis: Alzheimer’s Society reveals the heart-breaking reality of dementia happening behind closed doors
Today (Thursday 3 October) the UK’s leading dementia charity, Alzheimer’s Society, has launched a powerful new campaign to shed light on the hidden reality of dementia and the devastating impact of a lack of support, creating an un-ignorable case for…
Three men to appear in court for break-in at BT Depot, Carmarthen
Three men charged to appear in court. Police were called to a report of a break in at the BT depot, Dolgwili Road, Carmarthen on Sunday evening, 29th September 2024. Fourteen drums of copper cable were reported missing, some of which…