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Wales manager Jayne Ludlow has recalled Loren Dykes and Jess Fishlock as part of the 24-player squad to face Italy on Tuesday 22 January in Cesena.

Fishlock and Dykes join up with regulars Sophie Ingle, Natasha Harding and Angharad James as they continue with preparations for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2021 qualifying campaign. They will look to inspire some of the younger squad members, as Ludlow has named four uncapped players and eight players under the age of 21.

Despite being named in the squad for the training camp, Kayleigh Green will be suspended for the match after being sent off in the side’s goalless draw against Portugal in November. Meanwhile Hayley Ladd could win her 50^thcap if she takes part.

Ludlow’s side will see the match as a tough test against an Italian side that will be taking part in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which Wales narrowly missed out on qualifying for. The sides last faced each other in March 2018 in the Cyprus Cup, where a brace for Cristiana Girelli and a late goal for Greta Adami gave the Azzurri a 3-0 win.

The match will be available to watch live through the FAW’s social media channels in conjunction with the Italian FA.

ITALY V WALES

• Tuesday 22 January 2019
• KO 17:00 GMT
• Stadio Dino Manuzzi, Cesena
• Live stream available through FAW social media channels

Share your views on how we can make Wales the best place in the world to grow older

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales wants Wales to be the best place in the world to grow older and is currently determining the work she will undertake over the next three years to improve the lives of older people.

Since she took up post, the Commissioner has travelled the length and breadth of Wales, meeting and speaking with older people and organisations to hear about what would make Wales the best place in the world to grow older.

This has helped the Commissioner to identify three key long-term priorities for Wales, against which she will deliver a wide range of work over the next three years: 

·                    Ensuring everyone can age well

·                    Ending ageism and discrimination

·                    Stopping abuse of older people

The Commissioner wants the voices and experiences of as many older people and stakeholders as possible to inform her work and would welcome your views on what she should focus on under these priority areas, particularly the changes you want to see and your ideas about how to make these changes happen.

To respond to the Commissioner’s consultation online, visit: http://bit.ly/OPCWEnglish

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the consultation document, email ask@olderpeoplewales.com or call 03442 640 670.

The closing date for responses is Friday 22 February 2019

Carmarthenshire County Council is continuing to lead the complex operation to clear the site of a landslide in Carmarthenshire and re-open the A484.

A small section of the A484 at Cwmduad, a rural road between Carmarthen and Newcastle Emlyn, has been closed since the landslide occurred during the height of Storm Callum in October.

Specialist investigations have been underway since the landslip to ensure that the embankments above the road can be made stable and this has included drainage and tree works.  The operation also involves the recovery of a lorry which was swept into the river during the storm.

Officers have worked with external agencies, the landowner and insurance companies to secure the re-opening of the road as soon as possible, however they have warned that the complexity of the works, and the legal process between parties, means the operation could be lengthy.

Initial work to create a safe working area for clearance and construction works commenced just before Christmas. The road will remain closed for some weeks yet.

Ruth Mullen, Director of Environment for Carmarthenshire County Council, said: “Whilst our primary focus has always been to ensure the safety of the public, we are mindful of the impact this has on local residents and commuters and therefore we continue to seek the re-opening of the highway as early as possible, although this will only happen once the area is safe.

“This includes removal of debris on the upper slope, drainage and regrading works before any work can commence on the highway below.

“We would like to thank the community and users of the A484 and B4333 for their patience and understanding.”

Until the road is re-opened, traffic will continue to be diverted along the B4333 Carmarthen – Newcastle Emlyn.

Additional bus services remain in place:

• A shuttle service currently runs from Cwmduad to Tycoch to catch the 460 service at 7.25am, 9.35am and 10.55am. Return journeys are at 2.25pm and 4.45pm.
• The 460 service is currently operating on a diversion route

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A man caught fly-tipping in Llanelli has eventually had his day in court – six months after his father was found guilty of the same offence.

Renny Price, 22, of Edgemore Close, Upper Killay, Swansea, must pay over £770 in fines and costs for fly-tipping and not having a waste carriers licence.

He admitted dumping bags of waste, a mattress and household items at land to the rear of the Shell Garage in Dafen Road on August 27, 2017.

Carmarthenshire County Council enforcement officers noted the registration of the white Ford Transit Tipper seen driving past the forecourt CCTV camera loaded with waste items, and returning empty just three minutes later.

Just a few days later, by chance, the officers saw the van being driven near Trostre in Llanelli, and followed it to the Queensway in Swansea where they approached the driver, Renny Price.

He admitted dumping the rubbish in Dafen, stating he thought the area was a ‘tip’ for waste. He also admitted not having a waste carriers licence, saying he believed he was covered by his father’s, despite not being employed by him.

His father, Rennie Price, was a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the offence.

The council sent letters to the address provided, only to find out later from the landlord that they no longer lived there.

Officers then enlisted the help of Dyfed Powys Police and a warrant was issued for their arrest.

His father was brought to court in July 2018 where he admitted fly-tipping and was fined £745, plus £430 costs and victim surcharge.

Price junior took longer to bring to justice, but appeared at Llanelli Magistrates Court on January 4, 2019, where he was fined £360 for the fly-tipping offence, £50 for having not having a waste carriers licence, and ordered to pay £360.24 costs.

Price told the court he was sorry for his actions.

Cllr Philip Hughes, Executive Board Member for Enforcement and Public Protection, said: “It took over a year to bring this man to court, but the persistence of our officers, with help from Dyfed Powys Police, meant that we have finally brought him to justice.

“There is never an excuse for fly-tipping – it is unsightly, dangerous, and costly to clear. There are proper means for everyone to dispose of their waste responsibly, it’s a shame that some people choose not to use these facilities.”

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A series of engagement events are being held to discuss road safety priorities along the A485, which connects Carmarthen to Llanybydder and Cwmman in the north of Carmarthenshire.

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Road Safety Team are leading the events, in partnership with Dyfed Powys Police’s Roads Policing Unit; Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s Road Safety Team; Go Safe Partnership; the Institute of Advanced Motorists; and RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders South Wales.

The events are funded by a Welsh Government Road Safety Grant.

People will be able to hear about current safety priorities along the route and on-going road safety activities in the area, as well as having the opportunity to raise awareness of local road safety issues and ask questions.

Community road safety groups and networks in the area will also be showcased.

The events will be held at:

• January 14, 4.30pm and 7.30pm – Ystafell Gymunedol Ysgol Peniel School Community Room
• January 25, 4.30pm and 7.30pm – Cartref Ymddeol Cwm Aur Retirement Home, Llanybydder
• January 31, 4.30pm and 7.30pm – Neuadd Ysgol Gymunedol Ysgol Carreg Hirfaen Community School Hall

Cllr Hazel Evans, Executive Board Member for Environment, said: “The A485 is a busy and well-used road and it’s important that people who use it often, or live along its route, are given an opportunity to have their say about safety priorities. We hope that the events will be well attended.”

For further information, contact Nicola Olsson in the road safety team on 01267 228287.

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