Aberystwyth University has been nominated for a public sector equality award at the 2018 PinkNews Awards.
The nominations were announced at a special PinkNews event held in the Senedd in Cardiff Bay on Thursday 7 June 2018.
Aberystwyth is the only Welsh university and

Aberystwyth University shortlisted for LGBT+ award

Llanelli fly infestation update . . . Natural Resources Wales called in
Carmarthenshire County Council’s environmental health team has now handed over responsibility over the source of Llanelli’s fly infestation to Natural Resources Wales (NRW).
NRW is the enforcing authority over the recycling plant in Seaside which was identified last week as the most likely source

Spotlight on Carers Weeks in Carmarthenshire
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
This year carer’s week takes place from Monday, June 11 to Sunday, June 17.
The

Aberystwyth PhD student secures prestigious publishing deal
An English and Creative writing student at Aberystwyth University has secured a prestigious deal with Picador, one of the world’s most leading publishers of fiction.
Picador has acquired the world rights in all languages to Kiare Ladner’s “funny, urban, literary” debut novel Nightshift, which is

Wine-savvy geologist from Aberystwyth University publishes volume on vineyards
As wine producers increasingly proclaim the importance and the uniqueness of the soils in which their vines grow, a new book by an Aberystwyth University geologist looks at how geology can shape a vineyard and its produce.
In Vineyards, Rocks, and Soils: The Wine Lover’s

Carmarthenshire businesses to benefit from a £170,000 rate relief package
Around 600 businesses are set to benefit from a £170,000 rate relief package following a decision by Carmarthenshire County Council’s executive board.
The council will be supporting a Welsh Government non-domestic rates relief scheme which could see eligible businesses save up to £750 a