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Alcohol sales approved at Tenby railway station despite recent disorder concerns
14+ hour, 29+ min ago (582+ words) A CALL to sell alcohol from a coffee shop at a Pembrokeshire railway station, which recently a mass violence incident which led to 11 arrests and several people being taken to hospital, has been given the go-ahead. At the June 4 meeting…...
Charity urges people to check their pulse during World Heart Rhythm Week
12+ hour, 4+ min ago (402+ words) A WELSH heart charity is encouraging people to learn how to check their pulse and take advantage of screening opportunities during World Heart Rhythm Week. Calon Hearts says early detection can play a vital role in identifying potentially serious heart…...
Valleys street to close for new water connection works
15+ hour, 32+ min ago (118+ words) A VALLEYS street is set to close for two days for water connection works. Alma Street in Trecynon in the Cynon Valley will close from its junction with Mount Pleasant Street to the eastern boundary of number two, Alma Street....
Green light for 33-storey co-living skyscraper in Cardiff city centre
12+ hour, 22+ min ago (449+ words) CARDIFF Council has approved a massive 33-storey building in the city centre that could redefine the city's skyline. A 400 room co-living building, proposed by Watkin Jones Group, has received planning consent to be built in one of Cardiff's busiest roads....
Cardiff hospitality sector to unite for wellbeing charity walk
14+ hour, 44+ min ago (476+ words) HOSPITALITY professionals from across Wales will come together in Cardiff this autumn as Hospitality Action's annual Walk for Wellbeing returns for 2026. The fundraising event, which supports wellbeing initiatives and vital support services for hospitality workers, will take place throughout October,…...
Garlic blocks help minimise fly worry and reduce disease spread
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (475+ words) FEEDING garlic to cattle and sheep as a natural insect repellent can help to reduce problems caused by flies, midges and ticks, according to Rumenco Technical Services Manager Dr Alison Bond. Including it in mineral and vitamin licks, she says,…...
Local cyclists saddle up for 110-mile charity challenge in support of bowel cancer patients
17+ hour, 43+ min ago (375+ words) MEMBERS of Clwb Beicio Cefneithin, working in partnership with the Bobby and Friends Trust, will cycle from Cefneithin to Bristol over two days on June 19 and 20 in aid of Hywel Dda University Health Board's Colorectal Service. The challenge will see…...
Conwy nature trail ranks as the most accessible walk in Wales
21+ hour, 3+ min ago (301+ words) New research has shown that Wales is one of the accessible nature trail capitals of the UK, with the sixth-highest-ranking walk found in Trefriw in Conwy. Beddgelert and Gelert's Grave Circular'sits within the UK top 10, securing the 10th spot nationally with…...
Welsh fundraiser takes top honour at national awards
21+ hour, 21+ min ago (543+ words) A SCOUTSCYMRU fundraiser has been recognised on the national stage after winning the Newcomer of the Year award at the National Fundraising Awards 2026 last Thursday night (June 6). Shanty, Fundraising Officer at Scouts Cymru, received the award during a ceremony held…...
Centre for Alternative Technology to lead Wales climate action project
21+ hour, 49+ min ago (715+ words) A NEW Wales-wide climate action project, Troi'r Llanw / Turning the Tide, was launched on Friday (June 5) on World Environment Day with funding from The National Lottery Community Fund. The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), near Machynlleth will lead this three-year…...