Wales welcomes Hen Galan, Welsh New Year
While much of the world welcomed the start of 2026 on 1 January, in Wales there is still one more chance to ring in the year. Hen Galan, known as the Welsh Old New Year, is celebrated according to the…
Public Consultation on Future of Plascrug Footbridge
A public consultation event will take place on 14 January to view options and proposals for a new Active Travel bridge in Plascrug, Aberystwyth, proposed by Ceredigion County Council. The event will be open to the public between 10am and…
Man admits stealing almost £30,000 worth of tools from Aberystwyth shop
A 48-year-old man has pleaded guilty of burglary after thousands of pounds worth of tools were stolen from an electrical shop in Aberystwyth. Dyfed-Powys Police received a call reporting that a burglary had taken place at CEF Electrical sometime between…
£1 Evening Fare for select TawsCymru Bus Routes
Transport for Wales (TfW) is making festive travel more affordable this December with a special £1 evening fare offer on selected TrawsCymru bus routes. From 1 December 2025 until 2 January 2026, passengers can travel for just £1 on single…
Transport for Wales to offer Free Travel to Military Personnel over Remembrance period
Transport for Wales is offering free travel on rail services and all TrawsCymru bus services for military personnel during this year’s Remembrance period. As part of an industry-wide initiative, the offer of free travel is open to serving military personnel…
Senedd Hears Calls to Protect Bronglais Stroke Unit Amid Fears of Downgrade
Politicians have debated calls to safeguard full stroke services at Bronglais Hospital after more than 17,000 people signed one of the biggest petitions in the Senedd’s 26-year history. Campaigners urged the Senedd and Welsh Government to intervene immediately to protect…
Dyfed-Powys Police Backs ‘Own The Night’ Campaign
Dyfed-Powys Police has backed a campaign aiming to make running safer for women this winter. Own The Night / Ein Nos Ni, a national campaign launched by Welsh Athletics that both recognises and hopes to lessen the growing concerns women…
Works on Ceredigion’s Museum backed by county planners
In an application recommended for approval at the September meeting of Ceredigion County Council’s development management committee, Gareth Evans, of Canolfan Rheidol Rhodfa Padarn, sought listed building consent for works on the Grade-II-listed Ceredigion Museum, Colliseum, Terrace Road, Aberystwyth. The…
Should the west coast railway lines be recommissioned? – The £2billion debate in the Senedd
Senedd members debated calls to reopen railway lines along the west coast of Wales to connect north and south but balked at the estimated £2bn cost. Carolyn Thomas led the debate on June 18 following a near-13,000-name petition calling…
Bronglais thrombosis prevention team wins top national award
Hywel Dda University Health Board’s Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth has won a prestigious national award in recognition of work by teams across all departments in lowering the risk of thrombosis in patients under their care. The team beat off stiff…