County Council looks to improve air quality around schools in Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Pollution Team continues to work with local schools to raise awareness of air quality across Carmarthenshire. Following the successful launch of air quality projects around four Carmarthenshire schools in September 2023, the Council’s Pollution team has continued…
Music, Dafydd Iwan and Indie Rally set for Carmarthen this weekend
ON the 22nd of June, YesCymru will be at the forefront of a march for independence through Carmarthen. Participants are set to meet at Carmarthen Park at 11AM, with the march set to leave the park at 1PM and proceed…
Carmarthenshire cycle club raises funds for Wales Air Ambulance
A Carmarthenshire cycle club got on their bikes to raise vital funds for the Wales Air Ambulance. Towy Riders collectively cycled 1,010 miles to celebrate the start of the Giro d’Italia, an annual multiple-stage bicycle race held in Italy. The…
‘Major step back’ as gender quotas bill postponed
Plans to introduce gender quotas in future Senedd elections suffered a “major step backwards” due to “unnecessary” delays. Jane Hutt confirmed reforms under the electoral candidate lists bill – which would require half of would-be Senedd members to be women…
Cardiff man sentenced after making over 100 abusive calls to Welsh Ambulance Service
A CARDIFF man who bombarded the emergency services with abusive and threatening phone calls has been sentenced in court. Adil Hassan, 36, of Loudoun Square, Cardiff, made more than 100 calls to the Welsh Ambulance Service during 10-16 May, in…
Pride celebrations in Wales should feel inclusive for everyone says dementia charity
For many people the excitement is building ahead of the Pride Cymru celebrations taking place in Cardiff on the weekend of June 22. With parades, events, festivals and parties set to take place across the U.K., Alzheimer’s Society Cymru is…
Plans to ban lying in Senedd ‘unworkable’ says chief legal adviser
Plans to ban Senedd members for deliberately lying may be unworkable, according to the Welsh Government’s chief legal adviser. Mick Antoniw, Wales’ counsel general, raised concerns about Adam Price’s proposals to disqualify politicians from the Senedd for deliberate deception. The…
Wales to lead the green energy revolution with bold investments and initiatives
Global Offshore Wind conference left in no doubt as to Wales’ expertise and ambition. Speaking at the Global Offshore Wind conference in Manchester today, the Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Energy, and Welsh Language shared his ambitious vision for Wales…
Tributes paid to much-loved couple who died in serious RTC between Llanddowror and Red Roses
The families of a much-loved couple who died in a collision on the A477 on Thursday, June 13, 2024, have paid tribute to them. Katie Worrell, aged 25, and Adam Muskett, aged 27, were involved in a two-vehicle collision between…
Man jailed for setting fire to his own home
A 51-year-old man has been jailed after setting fire to his own home and then leaving. Marcus Rahilly, of Green Terrace, Trefor, appeared at Mold Crown Court today, Monday June 17th, after being found guilty of arson with intent to…