RWAS appoints Mr Alwyn Rees as Vice Chair of Council
Following the appointment of Mrs Nicola Davies as the Chair of Council, Mr Alwyn Rees now steps in as the new Vice Chair after being appointed by the Society. Mr Rees, who farms at Caeceinach, Pennal in Meirionnydd has been…
Llanelli MS quizzed on Climate Change by Primary School Pupils
Pupils from Ysgol yr Hendy posed their questions on the climate crisis to Llanelli’s Member of the Senedd, Lee Waters, in a virtual Q&A session last week. The pupils were inspired to talk to Lee Waters, who is also Deputy…
Runners raise cash for Glangwili Dialysis Unit
The dialysis unit in Glangwili Hospital will receive £375 in loving memory of patient Frank Cheeseman. That’s thanks to good friends Scott Thomas and Matthew Goodman who took on the Llanelli Half Marathon last October and raised £375. The pair…
Carmarthenshire Museum to open for National Gallery painting exhibition
Art enthusiasts are being given the opportunity to view a masterpiece from the National Gallery’s Collection at Carmarthenshire Museum, as it re-opens its doors to visitors following a first phase of restoration works. It will be the first time the…
Police precept under scrutiny
THE proposed precept for Dyfed Powys Police will be put under scrutiny at the first meeting of the Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel in 2022. Panel members will meet on January 28 to discuss the precept and challenge Police…
New specialist care unit delivered for unwell babies
A new specialist unit to care for some of the most vulnerable newborn babies has officially opened at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen. The new Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) is part of a £25.2m Welsh Government investment into a new development…
Kirsty Williams announced as New Vice Chair of Powys Teaching Health Board
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has today announced the appointment of Kirsty Williams as Vice Chair to Powys Teaching Health Board. Kirsty Williams, a former Minister for Education, served for 22 years in the Senedd representing Brecon & Radnorshire. Following her…
Police investigation launched after Llanelli phone mast set ablaze
“Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a fire which caused significant damage to a service room at the Vodafone mast tower in Bigyn Road, Llanelli. The fire, which is being treated as suspicious, happened sometime between 10pm on Monday 24th and 2.30am…
Criminal investigation into council highways team ongoing
A councillor has said it’s “not appropriate” to comment on allegations of irregularities in a Powys highways team while investigations are ongoing. Answers to a series of questions about allegations of misconduct referred to Powys County Council in the autumn…
Is it Game Over for BoJo as assassins ramp up pressure
Most teenagers would admit to knowing very little about politics. They might know more about the latest online games but the two are not so far apart in today’s world of politics and gaming. Assassins Creed is all about a…