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Lee Waters AM said “This is really worrying news, and will be a real concern to families right across Llanelli and Wales ahead of Christmas.” “We...

Wales and Ireland have an unbreakable bond formed through a shared heritage of ancient crosses, sacred stones, and even St Patrick – or so...

The Local Government Association (LGA) and the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) have joined forces to provide a valuable guide for commissioners, service...

Struggling high streets face a fight for survival after new analysis by the District Councils Network (DCN) found that the number of planning applications...

It is sad that it has come to this, but workers feel very strongly, says GMB Union GMB, the union for Wilko workers, has revealed...

Thomas Hughes, the Welsh Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Preseli Pembrokeshire, has joined calls from The Royal British Legion for the Government to abolish...

Years of working with vulnerable families convinced Tony Foulkes that he wanted to offer a safe, loving home for children in care. Approaching early retirement...

Week-long Cardiff event to increase accessibility of SANS cyber security training for businesses and organisations that are part of the Cyber Wales Ecosystem SANS Institute,...

More than 250 kilograms of cocaine have been seized and six people arrested, after an investigation led to the interception of a yacht off...

1 in 3 drug deaths by overdose that occur in Europe happen in the UK  According to a major new report launched today the UK...

Waterways and wellbeing charity Glandŵr Cymru – the Canal & River Trust in Wales – is pleased to announce that Steve Thomas CBE has...

THE REGIONAL LOYALTY TAX: HOUSEHOLDS MISS OUT ON SAVINGS OF OVER £400 A YEAR BY FAILING TO SWITCH ENERGY AND INSURANCE The West and...

Cool down your clothes wash; around 90% of a washing machine's energy expenditure is spent on heating the water, so the lower the...

BEAT THE BILLS EVENT RETURNS TO HELP FAMILIES IN SWANSEA LOWER HOUSEHOLD BILLS Families in Swansea paying as much as £1,260 per year on...

Caerphilly Town Council has unanimously voted to support YesCymru’s campaign for Welsh Independence at its meeting today. The town council is the first in the...

Leading UK holiday park operator, Haven, has launched its brand-new RNLI boats that are mini replicas of the charity’s Severn Class All-Weather Lifeboats to...

Wales legends Ryan Giggs and Loren Dykes are urging people across Wales to nominate their local grassroots football heroes. The nominations for the 2019 McDonald’s...

On Wednesday, 24/04/2019 at 08:36pm, crews from Knighton, Presteigne and Llandrindod Wells, along with a crew from Clun (Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service) attended...

A massive explosion took place last night in steelworks plant at 3:30am. Thankfully there were no fatalities and two people in the area of...

 First bank to commit to covering customers against all types of transactional fraud losses One in four Brits impacted by online fraud...

  Narberth Labour Councillor Vic Dennis and Parliamentary Candidate Marc Tierney have given their support to a new route that will make the A40 between...

Welsh Government proposals will allow cycling and horse riding on many footpaths Move welcomed by Cycling UK which says will benefit rural economy The...

NEWS UPDATE Welsh Government 'asleep at the wheel' over Trostre sale says Plaid Commenting on reports that Tata Steel could sell the Trostre steel plant in...

Welsh companies have failed to take back control of gender pay gap Welsh companies failing to address gender pay gap, 11.1% gender pay difference in...

NEWS UPDATE Chief ‘comes home’ to take charge of policing in Cwm Taf A police officer who began his career in the South Wales Valleys 28...

Pride Swansea 2019 ONE MONTH TO GO!!! The clocks have jolted forward, the sunshine has been teasing us this past week and PRIDE FEVER is heating...

NEWS UPDATE South Wales Police appoints Cardiff Airport Health and Safety Manager as first ever Special Superintendent Choosing to support South Wales Police in fighting crime,...

NEWS UPDATE LLANELLI NEWS - CHURCH STREET & RESOUNDING AREAS SHUT AS A RESULT OF SERIOUS INCIDENT Police are investigating an incident which occurred at just...

UPDATED ARTICLE Serious RTC, Seaway Parade, Baglan – appeal for witnesses following arrests South Wales Police is continuing to appeal for witnesses following a serious collision...

The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority has published its Corporate Plan 2019 - 2024 The Corporate Plan sets out the Authority’s Six...

NEWS UPDATE POLICE APPEAL ON SERIOUS RTC IN BAGLAN, PORT TALBOT Serious Road Traffic Collision Seaway Parade, Baglan South Wales Police are currently investigating a serious road...

Dyfed-Powys Police brings 21 members of an organised crime group to justice, and takes them and the drugs they supplied off the streets of...

ABMU Chairman Andrew Davies announces his departure ABM University Health Board chairman, Andrew Davies, has announced he is stepping down after six years at the...

Little feet can make a big difference this June as Barnardo’s Big Toddle returns to raise money for vulnerable children Children, families and nurseries are...

Green deputy leader backs Monbiot’s acclaim of ecocide campaigner Green Party of England and Wales deputy leader Amelia Womack backed George Monbiot’s championing on Polly...

The Trade Centre Group passes £20m profit following fifth store opening The UK’s fastest growing used car retailer The Trade Centre Group, has reported another...

Weatherman Walking Information Wales’ favourite weatherman, Derek Brockway, returns for a special series of Weatherman Walking celebrating the country’s stunning and spectacular Welsh coastline. The brand...

NEWS UPDATE Fire fund established following hospital blaze at Swansea's Singleton Hospital Following a fire that seriously damaged ward 12 at Singleton Hospital, we’ve been heartened...

POLICE APPEAL HAVE YOU SEEN MISSING MAN STUART THOMAS? Officers in Neath are appealing for help to locate Stuart Thomas, who has been reported missing. The...

NEWS UPDATE POLICE INVESTIGATE ALLEGED RAPE AT LLANELLI'S SANDY WATER PARK YESTERDAY EVENING! Dyfed-Powys Police are currently investigating an allegation of rape at Sandy Water Park,...

LIDL’S TOO GOOD TO WASTE BOXES LAUNCH IN STORES ACROSS WALES After a successful trial in 122 stores in England, Lidl is now rolling...

Am I Above the Law on April Fool’s Day? With April Fool’s Day almost upon us, people up and down the country will be planning...

Brexit: the indicative guide on travelling abroad - tips from travelinsuranceexplained.co.uk With Parliament’s ‘indicative votes’ underway this week, it is now looking more likely that...

Let’s celebrate! Creative learning through the arts The Arts Council of Wales in partnership with Welsh Government is hosting a 5 day celebration at the...

Local politician demands action on traffic calming around ‘downright dangerous’ new Pembrokeshire school 187 pedestrians under the age of 15 injured by vehicles in Wales...

South Wales Police and Gwent Police join together to welcome brand new intake of Police Officer Apprentices Yesterday (Monday the 25th of March) saw South...

Fire-hit ward likely to be closed for three months A fire-hit ward at Singleton Hospital in Swansea is likely to be closed for up to...

DYFED-POWYS POLICE STATEMENT: Incident in Seaside, Llanelli “We are aware of some concern in relation to an incident in Llanelli, this morning (March 26). “We were...

NEWS UPDATE MALE IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING THREATS TO KILL IN LLANELLI The West Wales Chronicle and The Llanelli Standard attended a reported incident this morning (March...

This article has been written by Olivia Bridge who is a political correspondent and commentator for the Immigration Advice Service – an organisation...