Powys Council defend rise in burial fees
A senior Powys County Councillor has defended a 10-per cent increase in burial fees from April. The proposal is part…
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Resident angry over council workers misuse of general waste bins
A resident claims he witnessed council refuse workers “throw recyclable plastic, cans and paper” into general waste bins. Medryn Williams…
Cancer survivor, who overcame ’16 million to one’ odds, urges more young people to fight blood cancer
A woman from Aberdare is urging more 17 to 30-year-olds to join the fight against blood cancer by joining the…
Croatia mercy mission proves career-changing moment for award-winning audiologist
A life-changing mercy mission to war-torn Croatia was to set Paul Stokes on a very different career path. The journey…
Powys Council staff hopeful over Abermule recycling facility
SENIOR Powys Council staff are hopeful that a controversial recycling facility on the outskirts of Abermule will be fully operational…
Glamorgan Council looks to increase cost of parking at coastal hotspots
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is looking at increasing the cost of parking at coastal hot spots and bringing in…
Plans to revamp Swansea Castle Square given green light
LONG-AWAITED plans to revamp Swansea’s Castle Square have been given the go-ahead, and developers will be able to tender for…
Business funding for young people in Welsh language strongholds
YOUNG people could get business funding to help keep them in Welsh language strongholds like Carmarthenshire or to encourage those…
Man sentenced to five years for drug dealing in Aberystwyth
A man who was arrested after being spotted taking drugs in the street in Aberystwyth was found to be an…
First brand new Transport for Wales trains unveiled
The first of Transport for Wales’ (TfW) brand new £800m fleet of trains was officially launched by Lesley Griffiths MS…