Public Consultation on Coastal Defence Scheme for Aberystwyth
The public’s views are sought on a coastal defence scheme for Aberystwyth. AtkinsRealis have been working alongside Ceredigion County Council to develop coastal defence structures that will alleviate the coastal flooding problems along the Aberystwyth Seafront. The consultation…
Man charged with murder of Vicki Thomas following incident at property on Caerphilly Road, Cardiff
A man has been charged with murder following an incident at a house on Caerphilly Road in Cardiff which was reported in the early hours of Tuesday, August 20. Alcwyn Thomas, 44, from the Heath area of Cardiff has…
Macmillan issue statement on cancer waiting figures in Wales
Macmillan Cancer Support have issued a media statement on cancer waiting times figures for Wales released today: Kate Seymour, Head of Advocacy at Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “New figures from NHS Wales show despite the best efforts of hardworking healthcare…
Welsh Ambulance Service paramedic awarded honorary professorship
A WELSH Ambulance Service paramedic has been awarded an honorary professorship at a world-leading university. Nigel Rees, the Trust’s Assistant Director of Research and Innovation, was inaugurated as an honorary professor at the University of Warwick Medical School’s Clinical Trials…
Mark Drakeford issues statement on latest NHS performance data
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Mark Drakeford has issued a statement following the latest NHS performance data. In his statement, Drakeford said: “High-quality, life-saving and life-changing care is provided every day by hard-working NHS staff all over Wales…
One in five people in Wales waiting for NHS treatment
Hospital waiting lists in Wales hit another record high, with nearly one in five people waiting for treatment, according to latest statistics. Official figures for June show 615,341 patients were waiting for 791,511 treatments to take place – both the highest…
New paper challenges misconceptions of arts and humanities degrees
A new paper has challenged misconceptions of arts and humanities (A&H) degrees, showing the value they bring to the economy and society. Changing the Narrative: valuing Arts and Humanities Degrees, published by The Learned Society of Wales (LSW) for The…
Council takes significant advancement in sustainability efforts
Carmarthenshire County Council is taking a significant advancement in its sustainability efforts by continuing to integrate electric vehicles into its fleet. Thanks to funding from the Welsh Energy Service, the Council has added 10 electric cars and 10 electric vans…
Important Notice for Sixth Form Students: Secure Your Bus Passes for the New Academic Year
As pupils across Carmarthenshire prepare to receive their GCSE results next week, Carmarthenshire County Council is reminding all students intending to return to Sixth Form to secure their school transport arrangements as soon as possible. As pupils across Carmarthenshire prepare…
Transport for Wales tells customers to check before travelling amid South Wales Metro work
Transport for Wales is urging all customers to check before they travel as South Wales Metro works will impact services from next weekend. Transformation works will continue across the valley lines in preparation for the South Wales Metro and its…