Speeding offences in built-up areas down 29%, figures show
Speeding offences in built-up areas are down 29% for July 2024 compared to July 2023. The speeding offences recorded by GoSafe on 20mph and 30mph roads in July decreased to 14,421 compared to 20,303 in July 2023. Speeding is a…
TfW to launch ‘unlimited’ rail travel passes
Transport for Wales is launching unlimited rail travel passes this summer to encourage people to travel sustainably when exploring Wales’s beauty. From the charming harbour town of Tenby to Harlech Castle in the north, customers can experience unlimited off-peak rail…
Eluned Morgan confirmed as Wales’ new First Minister
Eluned Morgan has been confirmed as Wales’ new First Minister – the first female First Minister in Wales’ history. Born in Ely, Cardiff and educated at the Welsh-language Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf comprehensive school, Eluned has had a 30-year career…
£3.5m Glynneath Flood Alleviation Scheme completed
The £3.5m Glynneath Flood Alleviation Scheme which has protected 251 homes and 23 non-residential properties from flooding has now been completed. The project was developed by Neath Port Talbot Council’s Drainage Team and its partners with support from Welsh Government…
Police search for convicted drug dealer
Do you know where Lynne Leyson is? Leyson was convicted for Conspiracy to Supply Class A and B drugs, and possession of criminal property in May 2023. She failed to appear for her sentencing hearing at Swansea CC on the…
New services bring thousands of passengers to the Ebbw Vale line
MORE than 60,000 extra journeys have been made on the Ebbw Vale line since the launch of new services to Newport. A £70 million investment in infrastructure on the line was completed by Network Rail last year to allow an…
House Fire on Horeb Road, Kidwelly
At 3.10pm on Friday, August 2nd, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Kidwelly, Pontiets, Llanelli, Carmarthen and Port Talbot Fire Stations were called to an incident along Horeb Road in Kidwelly. Crews responded to a single…
Nurse named Carer of the Year now getting ready for epic fundraising ride
A nurse who looks after his wife who is living with cancer has been named Wales’s Carer of the Year. Eirian Evans won the Nation Radio Pride of Wales Award after being nominated by staff at Maggie’s cancer centre in…
Ceredigion: Community Grant Funds open for applications
Community groups, churches and chapels, voluntary and non profit organisations that wish to improve and increase the range of facilities, activities and opportunities within Ceredigion are encouraged to apply to the Ceredigion Community Grant Fund. Grants are available towards the…
Careers Wales helps Ysgol Y Deri students raise £26,000 in a fundraising campaign
Sixth form pupils at special education needs school, Ysgol Y Deri, have raised £26,393 in collaboration with Careers Wales to acquire essential resources for careers learning. The initiative was spearheaded by the school’s Post 16 Transition Lead, Stacey Long, and…