Ceredigion County Council expresses deepest sympathies in regard to the passing of Councillor Paul Hinge.
Councillor Hinge provided long-standing service to Ceredigion and its residents for many years, representing Tirymynach ward since 2008, and was Chairman of the Council between 2021 and 2022. This was a particularly challenging time due to Covid-19, however, Councillor Paul…
Major Events Success for Transport for Wales
Transport for Wales trains successfully transported over 160,000 music fans into Cardiff this summer for shows by global music stars at the Principality Stadium and an additional 100,000 in and out of Pontypridd last week for the National Eisteddfod. Bruce…
Results Day: ‘Earning whilst learning a game-changer for me’ – Jack Sargeant MS
The Welsh Government is reminding young people of the numerous paths available towards a successful and fulfilling career, with support available to find the right option for them, whatever that may be. Welsh Government’s Social Partnership Minister, Jack Sargeant, knows…
Porthcawl man sentenced after “brazen” car scam worth hundreds of thousands of pounds
A man who unlawfully accessed personal data has been sentenced after an Information Commissioner’s Office investigation. Jonathan Riches, 46, pled guilty to an offence under section 55 of the Data protection Act 1998 at Cardiff Crown Court. The court heard…
Squatter takes over former Corran Hotel and Spa in Laugharne
The Corran Hotel and Spa in Laugharne, once a thriving destination for holidaymakers was (until recently) abandoned. But in recent weeks, the Corran has been occupied by a young man named Tom Wilko, a self-proclaimed squatter and free man at…
50-year-old Andrzes reported missing from Carmarthen
MISSING | Have you seen 50-year-old Andrzes, who has been reported as missing? He is from the Llandysul area and was last seen in Carmarthen on Friday 9th August. Andrzes is described as a white male, approx. 6ft tall, of medium…
Cardigan man jailed for nine years following terrorism investigation
Gareth Waite, a 47-year-old man from the Cardigan area of Ceredigion, was today sentenced to nine years and nine months following a three-week trial at Woolwich Crown Court on Wednesday the 15th of May. Following a thorough investigation led…
30-year-old prison officer found guilty of misconduct
A 30-year-old woman from the Rhondda was sentenced to prison for six years at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Friday August 9 2024. Jodie Lee Beer, 30, of Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taff, was working as a prison officer for…
Review: God’s Official by Robert Farquhar
Carmarthenshire News Online was invited to attend God’s Official, a comedy play by Robert Farquhar, performed by KAMPS on the opening night of the 9th of August 2024 at Mynyddygarreg Hall, in aid of the mental health charity Mind. V…
Research reveals nearly half of children in Wales have additional learning needs
A new study has highlighted the prevalence of additional learning needs, formerly known as special educational needs, among under 16-year-olds in Wales. The findings come with a policy briefing, calling for a robust review of processes used to recognise such…