RNLI offers safety advice to beachgoers as lifeguard patrols come to an end across Wales
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is offering safety advice to beachgoers as its lifeguard patrols come to an end across Wales. Sunday the 1st of September marked the end of the peak season for RNLI lifeguards in Wales and…
Horse in distress rescued by Fire and Rescue services in Drefach
At 9.24am on Thursday, August 29th, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Ammanford and Carmarthen Fire Stations were called to an incident in Drefach. Crews responded to one adult horse, measuring approximately 16 hands tall, that…
Additional bus services to run from new Cardiff Bus Interchange
An additional 14 bus services are now running from the new Cardiff Bus Interchange, as of Sunday 1 September. Cardiff Bus will introduce more services to travel to other parts of the city, while Newport bus will be joining Cardiff…
First phase of conservation work begins at Tintern Abbey
The first phase of conservation works to the chapels at the iconic Tintern Abbey has begun, Cadw has announced. Tintern Abbey is one of Cadw’s finest monuments with its ancient ruins standing on the banks of the River Wye. Cadw’s…
Our Rural Towns: Llandeilo
As part of the Ten Towns programme delivered by Carmarthenshire County Council, the County’s rural market towns have received support to develop exciting new projects to add vibrancy and economic benefit to their town. This month, our focus turns to…
Woman charged with murder following Gendros boy’s death
A woman has been charged with murder following the death of a child in Gendros, Swansea, this week. Six-year-old Alexander Zurawski passed away at a property on Cwm Du Close on Thursday August 29. 41-year-old Karolina Zurawska, from Gendros, has…
Footage shows the moment a farmer allowed his grandchild to illegally ride in his tractor
Video footage taken by a neighbour captured the moment a farmer allowed one of his grandchildren to illegally ride in his tractor and ultimately led to his conviction. Howard Walters, 78, was given a 12 month community order after he…
It’s now easier to book cheaper Advance tickets with Transport for Wales
Passengers can now book cheaper Advance tickets from Transport for Wales up to eight weeks before travelling. Until now these have been available up to six weeks in advance from TfW, but the booking window has now been extended by…
Gwili Railway Company reach new agreement with Hywel Dda to ease parking at Glangwili Hospital
It’s full steam ahead for plans to ease parking issues at Glangwili Hospital thanks to a new agreement between Hywel Dda University Health Board and the Gwili Railway Company. The health board has been working closely with the popular tourist…
Discounted fares for Hywel Dda staff on certain TrawsCymru bus services
Transport for Wales will now offer discounted fares for Hywel Dda staff on certain TrawsCymru bus services. Following a three-month free travel pilot, Transport for Wales (TfW) has teamed up with Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) to offer long…