Carmarthenshire County Council is encouraging people to hop on board and try public transport during ‘Catch the Bus Week’ this week (July 2 – 8)
The national event raises awareness about the benefits of travelling by bus with the hope of achieving long term

Hop on board with Catch The Bus Week

Public consultation on the future of adult thoracic surgery launched
Press Release issued by Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (WHSSC):
A public consultation on the future of adult thoracic surgery in south Wales has been launched.
The Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, on behalf of six affected health boards,
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Pembrey Country Park to host prestigious cross country championships
Pembrey Country Park has been chosen to host major athletics championship events in an exciting new partnership with Welsh Athletics.
The park has built a strong reputation for major sporting events in recent years, including athletics, cross country and all-terrain cycling, and last year

One week left to have your say on biggest ever NHS consultation in West Wales
Hywel Dda University Health Board Press Release:
With just one week to go before Hywel Dda’s Big NHS Change consultation comes to an end on Thursday, 12th July, residents across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire are being urged to get involved and have their say on

New primary and secondary teacher training programme at Aberystwyth University
A pioneering teacher training progamme at Aberystwyth University has been granted accreditation for five years by the Education Workforce Council.
From September 2019, the University’s School of Education will be delivering a new Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) offering two pathways to Qualified Teaching

Amanda Thomas and Biscuit’s Barkery scoop £5000 Beacon Bursary prize
The winner of this year’s Beacon Bursary award is a passionate dog owner whose business proposal is to provide nutrient-rich dog treats.
Biscuit’s Barkery, set up by Amanda Thomas, will receive a cash prize of £5,000, free office space within the Beacon Centre for