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Beating The Winter Blues
Winter doesn’t have to be such a dreaded season. It can be hard to feel motivated when even the sun calls it quits long before the day is really over. Maintaining a positive mindset grows harder as getting out of bed and starting the day becomes more difficult. The reason for a lack of motivation or feeling exhaustion can be tied to shifts in natural light exposure. As the sun sets far earlier than before, more of our days are spent in the dark.
Out with the New, In with the Old
The future is here… but it’s looking a lot more like 2012. With digital cameras and a surge of Y2K trends coming back into the spotlight, it’s time to think about why so many of us are being drawn back to trends and technology that came from our childhoods, or even before. It feels as though Generation Z has a yearning for the simplicity of a less technological world.
Welcome to the Year of the Snake
While the New Year’s celebrations have come and gone for many Americans, the excitement has just begun for those who observe the Lunar New Year. This vibrant 15-day festival is celebrated in a variety of Asian countries including China, South Korea and Vietnam. Jan.
Tipping Culture is Getting Out of Hand
When 66% of U.S. adults have a negative view of tipping, and we are asked to tip for simple cashier transactions, we need to draw the line somewhere. To counter the effects of “tipflation,” businesses should stop requesting tips. In a new 2024 survey by Popmenu Inc., tipping fatigue has come as a result of the recent inflated tipping amounts. This survey showed that 60% of U.S. consumers are simply fed up with being prompted to tip for different services and at various establishments.
Farm Facts: Cotton
Photo credit: Brian McCord Upland cotton originally referred to cotton grown on raised lands not prone to flooding, but it now refers to the most common species of cotton. Check out a few more fascinating farm facts about cotton: Tennessee is one of the nation’s top producers of upland cotton, ranking eighth. Memphis serves as headquarters for the National Cotton Council of America. In 2022, Haywood County produced the most cotton in the state. The county dedicates 56,306 acres to producing cotton.
NEWS UPDATE - Welsh Government 'asleep at the wheel' over Trostre sale says Plaid
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 Llanelli, Plaid Cymru Assembly Member for Mid and West Wales Helen Mary Jones said: “I am deeply concerned at reports that Tata could sell its Trostre site in order to facilitate a merger with Thyssenkrupp. Once again, workers in Wales are facing insecurity, and the Welsh Government seems to be sitting on its hands.
Welsh companies have failed to take back control of gender pay gap
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 Wales by year (median weekly earnings full-time employees excluding overtime (Stats Wales 2018) GPG Deadline reporting date (Private Sector): 4 April 2019 Ann Francke CEO of The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) ahead of the deadline for private sector companies to report the gender pay gap in their workforce has said that companies in Wales...
NEWS UPDATE - Chief 'comes home' to take charge of policing in Cwm Taf
Chief Superintendent Dorian Lloyd in the present day. 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 years ago, has returned as the region’s most senior police officer. Dorian Lloyd has become the Divisional Commander for South Wales Police’s Northern Division and has taken charge of policing across Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil.
PRIDE SWANSEA 2019 - ONE MONTH TO GO!
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 up in Swansea! Yes its just ONE MONTH to go until Swansea Pride in all its glittering rainbow glory arrives in Swansea… and the plans are storming ahead to create the most all-inclusive Pride Swansea has ever seen – a FREE Community driven event not to be missed!! The aim of this year’s Swansea Pride celebration is to raise awareness and give support...
NEWS UPDATE - South Wales Police appoints Cardiff Airport Health and Safety Manager as first ever Special Superintendent
Pictured - Special Superintendent Jason Coleman 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, the first Special Superintendent role advertised within the force has found its match in the appointment of Jason Coleman. By day Jason, from Llanharan, is Head of Quality Safety Health and Environment at Cardiff Airport.
LLANELLI NEWS - CHURCH STREET & RESOUNDING AREAS SHUT AS A RESULT OF SERIOUS INCIDENT
NEWS UPDATE LLANELLI NEWS – CHURCH STREET & RESOUNDING AREAS SHUT AS A RESULT OF SERIOUS INCIDENT Police are investigating an incident which occurred at just after 12.20pm today (Monday the 1st of April) in Church St, Llanelli. The incident involved a police vehicle and a passenger exiting the vehicle. The male passenger has been taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
LOCAL EVENTS - Ffos Las Racecourse Presents A Food & Drink Festival Race Day
LOCAL EVENTS Ffos Las Racecourse Presents A Food & Drink Festival Race Day There is an added attraction to the next race meeting at Ffos Las Racecourse – a Food and Drink Festival with stands selling a range of top quality products. The event is taking place on Sunday the 7th of April from 12 noon. From gin to pizza, chocolate to chilli’s, there will be an extensive choice of more than 30 trade stands to suit everybody’s taste.
Seaway Parade, Baglan - appeal for witnesses as two males arrested following serious RTC
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 on Seaway Parade, Baglan, Port Talbot, last night (Sunday, March the 31st). Officers from the Roads Policing Unit were called to the collision, involving a black BMW 1 Series coupe and a copper-coloured Peugeot 207, at 11.20pm. Four people are currently in hospital, one of whom has life-threatening injuries.
MID & WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY PUBLISHES 2019-2024 CORPORATE PLAN
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 Strategic Aims for the next five years – along with its Well-being and Improvement Objectives for the year ahead (2019/20). The Authority’s Strategic Aims and Well-being Improvement Objectives have been set in the context of the significant challenges facing public services, but also reflect an appetite to embrace innovative ideas and new ways of working.
NEWS UPDATE - POLICE APPEAL ON SERIOUS RTC IN BAGLAN, PORT TALBOT
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 traffic collision that occurred at Seaway Parade, Baglan, Port Talbot on Sunday the 31st of March 2019 at 11:20pm. This has resulted in serious injuries to several persons involved in the collision. The incident involved a black BMW 1 series Coupe and a copper coloured Peugeot 207.
ABMU Chairman Andrew Davies announces his departure
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 helm. He made his announcement at the final board meeting of ABM UHB before it becomes Swansea Bay University Health Board on the 1st of April. However, Andrew (pictured), will be staying in post over the next few months until a new chairman is appointed.
Little feet can make a big difference this June as Barnardo's Big Toddle returns to raise money for vulnerable children
Big Toddle 2019 animal costumes 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 being called on to put their best foot forward for Barnardo’s in the charity’s Big Toddle, an event first dreamt up by fundraisers in Wales more than 20 years ago.
LLANELLI NEWS - Tree planting plans for Llanerch
LLANELLI NEWS Tree planting plans for Llanerch Visions of cherry blossom have inspired residents who have been taking a closer look at the possibility of planting some attractive and colourful trees in the Llanerch area of Llanelli. They were attending a public meeting in Llanerch Hall, which was organised by Nia Griffith MP and Cllr Rob James in response to proposals by some residents for enhancing the area with trees.
Kidwelly residents push to restore Parc Gwendraeth
Kidwelly residents push to restore Parc Gwendraeth Residents in Kidwelly have taken the first steps towards establishing an action group to keep up pressure to get the land behind Rhodfa’r Gwendraeth and Clos yr Onnen restored to a decent state. Nia Griffith MP At a meeting with Nia Griffith MP and Kidwelly Town Mayor Phil Thompson last Friday (the 22nd of March), the residents adopted the name of Parc Gwendraeth Action Group and elected interim officers.
Wales' favourite weatherman Derek Brockway returns for a special series of Weatherman Walking
Wales’ favourite weatherman, Derek Brockway, returns for a special series of Weatherman Walking 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.
NEWS UPDATE - Fire fund established following hospital blaze at Swansea's Singleton Hospital
Pictured: General view of Singleton Hospital, Swansea, south Wales. Photo credit - Athena Picture Agency, Swansea. NEWS UPDATE Fire fund established following hospital blaze at Swansea’s Singleton Hospital Pictured: General view of Singleton Hospital, Swansea, south Wales. Photo credit – Athena Picture Agency, Swansea.
POLICE APPEAL - HAVE YOU SEEN MISSING MAN STUART THOMAS?
Have you seen missing man Stuart Thomas from Brynaman? If so, you're urged to contact police immediately. POLICE APPEAL HAVE YOU SEEN MISSING MAN STUART THOMAS? Have you seen missing man Stuart Thomas from Brynaman? If so, you’re urged to contact police immediately. Officers in Neath are appealing for help to locate Stuart Thomas, who has been reported missing. The 42-year-old from Brynaman was last seen in the Cwmgors area yesterday morning (Wednesday, March the 27th).
NEWS UPDATE - MAN WHO PUT LLANELLI'S SEASIDE AREA ON STANDSTILL APPEARS IN COURT
NEWS UPDATE MAN WHO PUT LLANELLI’S SEASIDE AREA ON STANDSTILL APPEARS IN COURT A man who put the Seaside area of Llanelli to a virtual standstill just days ago appeared at Llanelli Law Courts this morning (March 28). Firearms officers from Dyfed-Powys Police attended a reported disturbance in Burry Street, Seaside Llanelli at just after 2am on March the 26th amid reports of a man brandishing a crossbow weapon which included making threats to kill in a public place.
NEWS UPDATE - POLICE INVESTIGATE ALLEGED RAPE AT LLANELLI'S SANDY WATER PARK YESTERDAY EVENING!
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LIDL'S TOO GOOD TO WASTE BOXES LAUNCH IN STORES ACROSS WALES
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 out its Too Good To Waste boxes to all stores across Wales The boxes contain 5kg of fruit and veg for just £1.50 Differing from wonky veg, they are filled with fruit and veg from stores, which has become slightly damaged, discoloured or deteriorated, but is still perfectly good to eat The initiative, which is an industry first, is designed to reduce fruit and veg...
Let's celebrate! Creative learning through the arts
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 beginning of April to highlight the wealth of learning arising from its ground-breaking programme, Creative learning through the arts – an action plan for Wales. Let’s celebrate! Creative learning through the arts is a series of free events taking place between the 2nd to the 6th of April in Cardiff.
Local politician demands action on traffic calming around 'downright dangerous' new Pembrokeshire school
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 in 2017 – 40 killed or seriously injured A local Assembly Member has met concerned parents at the school gates of Ysgol Caer Elen in Haverfordwest (Monday the 25th of March 2019), to hear their road safety issues.
Am I Above the Law on April Fool's Day?
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 the best and funniest pranks to play on friends and colleagues. From phony news to foamy shoes it’s the time of year when everyone’s funny bone is being finely tuned. But when does the line between hilarious and harsh get crossed and can a prank turn into legal proceedings?
South Wales Police and Gwent Police join together to welcome brand new intake of Police Officer Apprentices
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 Wales Police and Gwent Police welcome their very first cohort of new recruits under the new Policing Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF). This is a new professional framework for the training of police officers.
SWANSEA NEWS - Fire-hit ward likely to be closed for three months
Pictured above: Singleton Hospital 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 three months while repairs are carried out. The blaze affected ward 12, which looks after patients with cancer, on Sunday evening (March the 24th). No other wards were affected by fire. The fire plan was implemented successfully and all 36 patients, and staff, were evacuated promptly and safely. No one was injured.
DYFED-POWYS POLICE STATEMENT: Incident in Seaside, Llanelli
An area around Marine Street in the Seaside area of Llanelli has been cordoned off by Dyfed-Powys Police in west Wales, UK. Tuesday 26 March 2019. Photo credit - Athena Picture Agency, Swansea. 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 called to Burry Street, shortly after 2am today in response to a man making threatening comments.
NEWS UPDATE - MALE IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING THREATS TO KILL IN LLANELLI
An area around Marine Street in the Seaside area of Llanelli has been cordoned off by Dyfed-Powys Police in west Wales, UK. Tuesday 26 March 2019. Photo credit - Athena Picture Agency, Swansea. NEWS UPDATE MALE IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING THREATS TO KILL IN LLANELLI A high police presence is still currently visible in the Seaside area of Llanelli. Photo credit – Athena Picture Agency, Swansea.
FARMING NEWS - Improving the future of pasture-based livestock systems
FARMING NEWS Improving the future of pasture-based livestock systems It is recognised that farm area is the first physical limiting factor on potential business output. The next limiting factor is the business owner’s ability to manage that area. Farming Connect is working with James Daniel, Precision Grazing, to help develop the knowledge, skills and confidence of farmers on their pasture-based livestock systems through the newly established Prosper from Pasture grazing groups.
NEWS UPDATE - Llanelli MP Nia Griffith supports Earth Hour
NEWS UPDATE Llanelli MP Nia Griffith supports Earth Hour Llanelli’s MP Nia Griffith has pledged to switch off her lights for Earth Hour this coming Saturday (the 30th of March) and do her bit to protect the planet all year round. Earth Hour, which involves people around the world switching off lights from 8.30-9.30pm on a Saturday towards the end of March, is the largest global environmental event.
NEWS UPDATE - Llanelli's MP & AM push Council on parking restrictions
NEWS UPDATE Llanelli’s MP & AM push Council on parking restrictions Llanelli’s MP and AM met with Carmarthenshire County Council to make the case against the planned expansion of parking charges at country and beach access points.
NEWS UPDATE - Statement regarding fire at Singleton Hospital in Swansea last night
Pictured: General view of Singleton Hospital, Swansea, south Wales. Photo credit - Athena Picture Agency, Swansea. NEWS UPDATE Statement regarding fire at Singleton Hospital in Swansea last night Please see below a statement following a fire at Singleton Hospital in Swansea last night (March 24). While we are working hard to keep disruption to a minimum, there may be some knock-on effects.
NEWS UPDATE - Motorbike Safety Campaign Launched Across Wales
NEWS UPDATE Motorbike Safety Campaign Launched Across Wales ‘High speed, high risk’ is the message from Dyfed-Powys Police as they launch a campaign aimed at reducing the number of motorcycle-related deaths and serious injuries on their roads. In 2018, 67 motorcyclists were either killed or seriously injured on roads in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys, and figures held by the force show that men were eight times more likely to be affected than women.
Good will and kindness shown in Pembrokeshire
Hywel Dda Health Charities Good will and kindness shown in Pembrokeshire Hywel Dda Health Charities would like to thank the communities of Pembrokeshire for the good will that local people showed towards our Chemotherapy Day Unit at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest. Last November Hywel Dda Health Charities launched an appeal called Give a Gift promoting the donation of gifts for patients receiving chemotherapy at their local hospital.
TWO ANNIVERSARIES CELEBRATED AT CYNHEIDRE
TWO ANNIVERSARIES CELEBRATED AT CYNHEIDRE The Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway will be kicking off the new season in style with a special Gala day on Saturday the 30th of March celebrating twenty years since the new Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway Company was inaugurated. By coincidence the gala coincides with the 30th anniversary of the last shift at Cynheidre Colliery, now the location of the railway.
SPORTING UPDATE - Welsh International Cory Allen agrees new two-year contract for Ospreys
SPORTING UPDATE Allen is the second to commit to Ospreys Ospreys Rugby are delighted to announce that centre, Cory Allen, is the second player to commit to the region is as many days. Allen, 26-years old, has been in impressive form this season, his second with the Ospreys, scoring five tries in 19 games so far this campaign. The positive news comes just 24 hours after this season’s top try scorer, Luke Morgan, also confirmed a new deal to stay at the Liberty Stadium next year and beyond.
MUSIC NEWS - DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE TAKES 'THE LUCKIEST GUY ALIVE' TOUR TO WALES FOR TWO INTIMATE DATES
MUSIC NEWS DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE TAKES ‘THE LUCKIEST GUY ALIVE’ TOUR TO WALES FOR TWO INTIMATE DATES Dr John Cooper Clarke PENARTH + MONMOUTH SHOWS THIS APRIL The inimitable DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE will bring his ‘Luckiest Guy Alive’ Tour to Wales for two intimate shows this April, at Penarth’s Paget Rooms (04/04) and Monmouth’s Savoy Theatre (07/04). Tickets for the dates are on sale now priced at £18 (+BF). Support for the dates to be announced in due course.
NEWS UPDATE - KIDWELLY TOWN COUNCIL TAKES POSITIVE ACTION TO ENSURE YOUNG PEOPLE'S VOICES ARE HEARD
Mayor of Kidwelly - Cllr Philip Thompson NEWS UPDATE KIDWELLY TOWN COUNCIL TAKES POSITIVE ACTION TO ENSURE YOUNG PEOPLE’S VOICES ARE HEARD Kidwelly Town Council has taken a major step to promote the interests of young people in the town of Kidwelly and village of Mynyddygarreg. The Council has voted to have two youth representatives on the council.
'United We Stand' say charities in Wales on UN Anti-Racism Day 21st March 2019
‘United We Stand’ say charities in Wales on UN Anti-Racism Day 21st March 2019 Charities from across Wales working to advance race equality will come together on Thursday the 21st of March at a conference to mark UN Day Against Racism. The one-day conference titled ‘United We Stand’ will be held at the Pierhead building in Cardiff and will be opened by Deputy Minister and Chief Whip Jane Hutt, who has also sponsored the event.
Additional £22 million to boost Welsh food and drink industry
NEWS UPDATE Additional £22 million to boost Welsh food and drink industry The Welsh food and drink industry will receive a £22m funding boost to build on their success to date and help the sector thrive post-Brexit, Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths announced today.
TIME TO HAVE A SPRING IN YOUR STEP
Phot credit - Ryan Milsom TIME TO HAVE A SPRING IN YOUR STEP Today marks the first day of spring. Spring is one of the four conventional temperate seasons. It follows winter and predates the summer. There are varied definitions of spring, but the term differs according to local climate, cultures and customs. According to the Northern Hemisphere ‘Spring 2019’ begins on Wednesday the 20th of March and will end on June the 21st in the United Kingdom.
UPDATED NEWS - CASUALTY CONVEYED TO HOSPITAL FOLLOWING LLANELLI INCIDENT AT NORTHUMBERLAND SEWAGE PUMPING STATION
UPDATED NEWS CASUALTY CONVEYED TO HOSPITAL FOLLOWING LLANELLI INCIDENT AT NORTHUMBERLAND SEWAGE PUMPING STATION The West Wales Chronicle and The Llanelli Standard attended the Northumberland Sewage Pumping Station yesterday evening (March 19) which is located in the New Dock area of Llanelli. We followed up as a result of a reported incident after receiving calls from several members of the general public.
Sexual assault, Swansea - Update
Sexual assault, Swansea – Update Police investigating an alleged sexual assault in Swansea city centre are no longer appealing for help from the public. South Wales Police The incident, which was alleged to have happened on the junction of Oxford Street and Dilwyn Street at 6.30am on Monday (March 18), has been fully investigated by officers who are now satisfied that no assault took place.
NEWS UPDATE - MAJOR INCIDENT THIS EVENING AT LLANELLI'S NORTHUMBERLAND SEWAGE PUMPING STATION
NEWS UPDATE MAJOR INCIDENT THIS EVENING AT LLANELLI’S NORTHUMBERLAND SEWAGE PUMPING STATION The West Wales Chronicle has this evening (March 19) received several reports of an incident that has taken place at the Northumberland Sewage Pumping Station located in the New Dock area of Llanelli and operated by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water/Principal Contractor Morgan Sindall.
LLANELLI NEWS - New opportunities for Llanelli Railway Goods Shed
New opportunities for Llanelli Railway Goods Shed Last Thursday (the 14th of March) saw representatives from the Llanelli Railway Goods Shed Trust met with leaders from local construction firms to discuss opportunities for working together.
NATIONAL LOTTERY GRANTS BENEFIT PEMBROKESHIRE
NATIONAL LOTTERY GRANTS BENEFIT PEMBROKESHIRE National Lottery grants to Pembrokeshire groups benefit those in need, provide activities for fostered children and get men on bikes. Five groups in Pembrokeshire have been awarded grants from The National Lottery Community Fund totalling £33,947. Grants are made possible thanks to people playing the National Lottery.
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