Police raid cannabis farm in Ammanford
Dyfed Powys Police executed a warrant at the Mountain Gate, Tycroes, Ammanford on Tuesday May 21. The vacant property was found to have a large hydroponic set up inside, with approx. 800 cannabis plants seized by officers. One man, Beni…
Drop-ins for MMR vaccine available at centres
Measles is a serious illness for children that can be prevented by a highly effective and safe vaccine. Following a declared measles outbreak in Gwent, it is very important that you and your family are protected with two doses of…
Greenpeace spokesperson says Wylfa nuclear development ‘doesn’t inspire confidence’
In response to the government’s announcement that Wylfa in Anglesey is a preferred site for new nuclear development, Dr Doug Parr, Chief Scientist for Greenpeace UK, said : “Government announcements about new reactors have a theatrical quality that doesn’t inspire…
Plaid want assurances that nuclear development at Wyfla will prioritise the needs of local communities
Plaid Cymru’s candidate in Ynys Môn for the upcoming General Election says any plans to develop a nuclear power site at Wyfla must centre around the needs and interests of local communities. UK Government have announced overnight that the Wylfa…
General Election to be held in July
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that a General Election will be held on July 4, 2024. The decision comes amid growing pressure from the Labour Party and other political parties to give the British public a say in…
Concern over hospital handover delays
Ambulance crews are often only seeing one patient each shift, with up to 30,000 hours of emergency capacity lost every month to handover delays, a committee heard. The Senedd’s health committee quizzed representatives of the Welsh Ambulance Services University…
Over a quarter of childcare providers say survival unlikely due to funding rates falling behind costs
More than a quarter of childcare providers say they will not survive the year due to funding rates failing to keep up with costs, a committee warned. Jenny Rathbone, who chairs the Senedd’s equality committee, highlighted an Early Years Wales…
Demonstration set to take place following Council decision to scrap plans for new Ysgol Heol Goffa
A demonstration is set to take place on the 22nd of May, outside County Hall in Carmarthen. The demonstration is in opposition to the decision made by the Council to scrap plans for a new school building for Ysgol Heol…
Century-long battle to ban Horse and Livestock exports for slaughter ends in victory
In a landmark achievement culminating a century’s efforts, World Horse Welfare is celebrating the pivotal Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill reaching the end of its Parliamentary journey. Receiving its third and final reading in Parliament today, this historic legislation will…
Wales becomes first UK nation to launch in the Metaverse
Wales has become the first UK nation to launch in the metaverse, giving virtual visitors from across the world a taste of what they can discover there for real. The immersive experience has been created by Visit Wales to inspire…