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11/12/2023

THE Powys County Farms working group of councillors that looked at the council’s farm and woodland estate, will be scrapped.

At a meeting of the council’s Economy, Residents and Communities (ERC) scrutiny committee on Monday, December 11, the proposal to scrap the group returned to the table.

THE Powys County Farms working group of councillors that looked at the council’s farm and woodland estate, will be scrapped. At a meeting of the council’

11/12/2023

Social prescribing of things like exercise classes, gardening and arts groups is growing in Wales and helping to reduce the burden on GPs by connecting people with their community to better manage their health and wellbeing.

The latest data shows there has been a clear year on year increase in referrals and use of social prescribing from around 10,000 in 2018/19 to just over 25,000 in 2020/21*.

Social prescribing of things like exercise classes, gardening and arts groups is growing in Wales and helping to reduce the burden on GPs by connecting people w

11/12/2023

Thanks to donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has been able to purchase six TVs for Preseli Ward at Glangwili Hospital.

Preseli Ward is a 15-bed ward for surgical patients.

Vicky Thomas, Senior Sister, said: "We are very grateful that charitable funds has enabled us to purchase six new TVs for Preseli Ward.

Thanks to donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has been able to purchase six TVs for Preseli Ward a

11/12/2023

Llangadog were the victors over Furnace in a thrilling game which ended 22-33.

Furnace managed to hold the lead in the first half, playing into a strong gale force wind but took no advantage of the conditions in the second half.

Llangadog upped their play in the 2nd half to seal the win comfortably.

Pics. Byron Williams

Llangadog were the victors over Furnace in a thrilling game which ended 22-33. Furnace managed to hold the lead in the first half, playing into a strong

11/12/2023

TODAY (11th December), the leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats has raised concerns over the widening gap between students from poorer backgrounds and their better off counterparts.

A recent report from BBC Wales showed how students from poorer backgrounds are more likely to perform worse in their GCSEs alongside higher truancy and permanent exclusion rates.

TODAY (11th December), the leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats has raised concerns over the widening gap between students from poorer backgrounds and their be

11/12/2023

The family of Matthew Theophilus from the Caerphilly area who died following a road traffic collision has paid the following tribute to him.

"The sudden passing of Matthew in such devastating circumstances will leave an emptiness that will never be filled.

"He was a man who was full of life and love for his family.

The family of Matthew Theophilus from the Caerphilly area who died following a road traffic collision has paid the following tribute to him. "The

11/12/2023

Grace Woods has been selected as a finalist in theMiss Teen Great Britain competition, She has been selected from hundreds of competitors to get to the final.

Grace who is 11-years-old has been assigned as Miss Teen Carmarthenshire. Grace is a rhythmic gymnast in the Welsh rhythmic squad and has been selected for the British squad numerous times.

Grace Woods has been selected as a finalist in theMiss Teen Great Britain competition, She has been selected from hundreds of competitors to get to the final.

11/12/2023

First West of England, First Cymru and First Worcester has confirmed its bus timetables over the Christmas and New Year period.

There will be no First Bus services across the entire area on Christmas Day, and other services will be affected from Christmas Eve through to Tuesday 2nd January. Customers are advised to visit the First Bus website for the latest information on festive timetables.

First West of England, First Cymru and First Worcester has confirmed its bus timetables over the Christmas and New Year period. There will be no First Bus se

11/12/2023

WELSH Liberal Democrats demand action on homelessness crisis this winter
Today (11th December), the Welsh Liberal Democrats have demanded action on tackling the crisis of homelessness this winter.

According to a report from BBC Wales over 139,000 people, including at least 34,000 children, were waiting for social housing in Wales.

Across Wales and England, so-called no-fault evictions (where

WELSH Liberal Democrats demand action on homelessness crisis this winter Today (11th December), the Welsh Liberal Democrats have demanded action on tackling th

11/12/2023

Staff working in GP practices across Swansea Bay are being helped to spot the signs of domestic abuse among their patients.
The project was initially trialled at the practices within the Upper Valleys and Neath Local Cluster Collaboratives (LCCs).

Following its success and the agreement of a three-year funding commitment, it will be rolled out to all GP practices.
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Staff working in GP practices across Swansea Bay are being helped to spot the signs of domestic abuse among their patients. The project was initially trialled

11/12/2023

THE site of the former Bodlondeb was initially placed on the market by Ceredigion County Council after the provision of residential care and all other services at Bodlondeb were discontinued in 2018.

Priority was given to buyers intending on using the site to improve and facilitate social care or housing needs in Ceredigion, before being placed on the open market.

THE site of the former Bodlondeb was initially placed on the market by Ceredigion County Council after the provision of residential care and all other services

10/12/2023

SECOND home-owners in Ceredigion could be paying a double council tax rate from next April is a recommendation before the council next week is backed.

Ceredigion County Council’s full meeting, being held on December 14, is recommended to back a Cabinet-supported proposal to raise the county’s second homes council tax premiums to 100 per cent, effectively a double rate, with a further increase –

SECOND home-owners in Ceredigion could be paying a double council tax rate from next April is a recommendation before the council next week is backed. Ceredi

10/12/2023

CARMARTHENSHIRE County Council continues to expand on the ways residents can access cost of living support, with a range of information now available to residents registering births and deaths in the county.

CARMARTHENSHIRE County Council continues to expand on the ways residents can access cost of living support, with a range of information now available to residen

10/12/2023

MSs quizzed the first minister about how the Welsh Government will ensure people are warm and fed this winter.

Mark Drakeford said the budget this year and next is the "most difficult we have ever seen", with ministers having £1.3bn less in purchasing power in 2023-24.

MSs quizzed the first minister about how the Welsh Government will ensure people are warm and fed this winter. Mark Drakeford said the budget this year and n

10/12/2023

WALES is preparing to stage the biggest hospitality skills event the country has ever seen early in the new year.

The Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC) is moving to the International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales), Newport, which will become Wales’ Hospitality Hub from January 22-24, 2024.

WALES is preparing to stage the biggest hospitality skills event the country has ever seen early in the new year. The Welsh International Culinary

10/12/2023

Llanelli’s Parc Howard Museum has reopened to the public with new exhibitions.

The distinctive Llanelli landmark was closed in 2021 to undergo an ambitious restoration and modernisation programme, including systems upgrades and internal refurbishment.

Entry is free to Parc Howard Museum and it is open to visitors every Thursday to Sunday from 10.30am to 3.30pm.

Llanelli’s Parc Howard Museum has reopened to the public with new exhibitions. The distinctive Llanelli landmark was closed in 2021 to undergo an

10/12/2023

THE future of primary care provision for patients registered with Cross Hands and Tumble Surgery will be discussed by Hywel Dda University Health Board at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday 14 December 2023.

THE future of primary care provision for patients registered with Cross Hands and Tumble Surgery will be discussed by Hywel Dda University Health Board at an ex

10/12/2023

LIFELIKE models of casualties created by a Swansea surgeon have played a leading role in a simulated terrorist attack.

Morriston Hospital trauma consultant Professor Ian Pallister originally created realistic models of bomb blast victims, used to give military surgeons fully immersive training before they reached the front line.

LIFELIKE models of casualties created by a Swansea surgeon have played a leading role in a simulated terrorist attack. Morriston Hospital trauma consultant P

10/12/2023

A CONSULTATION on proposals to strengthen how animal activities are regulated in Wales, which will improve animal welfare was published on Friday (8th December).

A number of animal activities are currently not regulated, or regulations are no longer fit for purpose.

A CONSULTATION on proposals to strengthen how animal activities are regulated in Wales, which will improve animal welfare was published on Friday (8th December)

09/12/2023

Bont can lay claim to having a superstar in the tribute act world after local girl Pauline Kaytanua Wood lifted the coveted trophy of Best Tribute Award 2024 for her Tribute to Dame Shirley Bassey and Freddie Mercury the National Entertainment Awards in Essex at the Grays Civic Centre on November 26th.

Bont can lay claim to having a superstar in the tribute act world after local girl Pauline Kaytanua Wood lifted the coveted trophy of Best Tribute Award 2024 fo

08/12/2023

A 27 year old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the attempted murder of two people in May of this year.

Appearing before His Honour Mr Justice Griffiths at Mold Crown Court this morning, Ryan Wyn Jones from the Corwen area was told he must serve a minimum of 20 years.

A 27 year old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the attempted murder of two people in May of this year. Appearing before His Honour Mr Justice

08/12/2023

A KNIGHTON man subjected three young victims to years of repeated sexual abuse, making them believe his behaviour was normal to continue his crimes, a court has heard.

Matthew Aldridge, aged 56, has been found guilty of 27 sexual offences, including r**e and attempted r**e, against three girls who he targeted through their childhood.

A KNIGHTON man subjected three young victims to years of repeated sexual abuse, making them believe his behaviour was normal to continue his crimes, a court has

08/12/2023

The court heard that on 10/05/2023, 18-year-old Glyn Eric Williams of Powys drove a vehicle down Crew Green Road in Shrewsbury that was fitted with an exhaust system which had been altered so as to increase the noise made by the escape of exhaust gases, contrary to regulation 54(2) of the Road Vehicles (Construction

The court heard that on 10/05/2023, 18-year-old Glyn Eric Williams of Powys drove a vehicle down Crew Green Road in Shrewsbury that was fitted with an exhaust s

08/12/2023

SUPPORTING rural businesses remains one of the most important challenges in realising the potential of Mid and West Wales, Senedd Member Eluned Morgan told a group of industry leaders who gathered in Pembrokeshire recently.

The meeting updated on the progress made since the publication of Senedd Member Eluned Morgan's influential Time to Meet the Challenge rural development strategy.

SUPPORTING rural businesses remains one of the most important challenges in realising the potential of Mid and West Wales, Senedd Member Eluned Morgan told a gr

08/12/2023

TODAY (8th December) the leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats Jane Dodds MS has slammed Boris Johnson after it was revealed that the former Prime Minister had blamed high Covid rates in Wales on "Singing and obesity".

Mr Johnson is currently undergoing questioning as part of the UK Covid Inquiry, which is evaluating the UK Conservative Government's approach to the Covid-19 pandemic.

TODAY (8th December) the leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats Jane Dodds MS has slammed Boris Johnson after it was revealed that the former Prime Minister had

07/12/2023

By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter

Almost half of households in Wales cannot afford to heat their homes, with those on the lowest incomes paying a "poverty premium" for energy, the Senedd heard.

Sioned Williams, for Plaid Cymru, told the chamber that latest estimates show maintaining a warm home is unaffordable for 614,000 households in Wales.

By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Almost half of households in Wales cannot afford to heat their homes, with those on the lowest incomes paying a "pover

07/12/2023

PARKING charges could be reintroduced in council car parks in Wrexham from April 2024.

The council’s Executive Board is set to meet on Tuesday, December 12 to discuss the reintroduction of tariffs on parking in the city centre.

PARKING charges could be reintroduced in council car parks in Wrexham from April 2024. The council’s Executive Board is set to meet on Tuesday, December 12

07/12/2023

A Llanelli resident has appeared on national TV to highlight the dreadful air pollution on Sandy Road where he has lived for most of his life. He claims that the local MS and MP are spouting hot air when it comes to cleaning up the pollution along one of Llanelli's most polluted roads.

A Llanelli resident has appeared on national TV to highlight the dreadful air pollution on Sandy Road where he has lived for most of his life. He claims that th

07/12/2023

60 of Pembrokeshire’s 68 public toilets will be kept open despite fears many more of them were under threat of potential closure, senior councillors heard yesterday, December 4.

Due to financial constraints, the February meeting of Pembrokeshire County Council’s Cabinet listed 34 of its 68 toilets at potential risk of closure if community asset transfers to town and community councils or other

60 of Pembrokeshire’s 68 public toilets will be kept open despite fears many more of them were under threat of potential closure, senior councillors heard yes

07/12/2023

COUNCIL workers in Blaenau Gwent picked up an average of a tonne of dog waste from bins every day during the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been revealed.

At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Place Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday December 5, councillors looked at a proposal for a new litter and dog bin policy.

COUNCIL workers in Blaenau Gwent picked up an average of a tonne of dog waste from bins every day during the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been revealed. At a me

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