Over 768,000 patients on waiting lists in Wales as NHS backlog worsens
As of April 2024, over 7.57 million people in the UK, including Wales, were reportedly waiting for care and treatment on NHS waiting lists. Of these, around 6.33 million patients were waiting for treatment, with 3.16 million having waited over…
Senedd debates plan to ban lying in the Senedd
On Tuesday, the Senedd debated the “historic, world-leading” plan to ban lying politicians amid claims members have been given “erroneous” legal advice ahead of the crunch vote. Adam Price’s plan would make it a criminal offence for Senedd members, ministers…
Ceredigion residents reminded to bring valid ID to the ballot on Thursday
The UK Parliament Election for the Member of Parliament for Ceredigion Preseli Constituency will be held on Thursday 04 July 2024. This is the first time voters have voted in Ceredigion Preseli constituency: a new constituency following constituency boundary changes…
‘Give voters a say over misbehaving Senedd members’
Voters should have a right to remove misbehaving Senedd members from office between elections to restore trust in politicians from all-time lows, a committee heard. Jane Dodds, the Lib-Dem MS for Mid and West Wales, called for the Senedd…
Standards chief ‘troubled’ by plan to ban lying politicians
The standards commissioner criticised “clumsy” plans to make it a criminal offence for Senedd members and candidates to deliberately deceive the public. Douglas Bain, who investigates complaints against Senedd members, raised concerns about clause 64 of the elections bill which…
Call for local ownership of green energy projects
The Senedd debated a proposal for a bill to require profits from renewable energy developments to be kept in Wales. Adam Price outlined proposals for a community energy benefits bill to make local ownership a mandatory element in every energy…
Dyfed-Powys Police investigate theft allegations in Pensarn, Carmarthen
Dyfed Powys Police is investigating an allegation of theft which occurred between 10:35am and 10:50am, Sunday 12th May 2024. Items totalling an approximate £2000 were stolen from the Dunelm store, Pensarn, Carmarthen Officers have carried out all possible lines of…
Wales ‘sleepwalking into disaster for vulnerable children’
Plans to ban profit from the care of looked-after children could lead to a lack of choice, less investment and the loss of hundreds of placements, a committee heard. Private providers gave evidence to the Senedd’s health committee about the…
Victim of fatal RTC in Llantwit Major named
The man who died following a road traffic collision which happened at around 7.25 pm, Tuesday, June 25 on the B4265, Llantwit Major has been named as Jason parker, 42, from Bridgend. Mr Parker’s family has provided the following…
Search continues for missing 85-year-old
Dyfed-Powys Police continue to search for 85-year-old Charles from the Cross Hands area. He was last believed to be in the Brynamman area on June 28th, and we appeal for residents in this area to check outbuildings, sheds, and garages…