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Concern over BT broadband contracts
CEREDIGION MP Mark Williams has backed recent findings of the Public Accounts Committee’s Report on broadband provision in rural areas.Thursday’s report concluded the Government had failed to ensure there was fair competition for the huge
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Charity cycle goes full-circle
A LOCAL man says a gruelling 5,000 mile charity cycle challenge around the British coast may have saved his life.Former Cardigan resident Swanny McCarthy, who now lives in Fishguard, set off from Aberystwyth on March 3 in a bid to raise a total of £
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Tivyside Riding Club
THE Tivyside Riding Club will be holding a pleasure ride on October 6th riding through Pantmaenog Forestry in Rosebush. Further details can be found on the website: www.tivysiderc.co.uk. The AGM will be held on October 17th at the Webley Hotel, St Dogmaels
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AM welcomes new Jobs Growth Wales figures
NEW Jobs Growth Wales figures, showing the creation of 185 job opportunities in Ceredigion, have been welcomed by Mid and West Wales AM, Rebecca Evans.A total of 169 of the 185 created have been filled.Jobs Growth Wales is designed to tackle a key issue
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Answers demanded over pensions scandal
A LOCAL AM has tabled an urgent question to the Local Government Minister calling for a statement on a “pensions scandal” in west Wales.The action by Plaid Cymru Local Government spokesman Rhodri Glyn Thomas comes after the Wales Audit Office
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Concern for mental health services
ACCESS to mental health services for Ceredigion patients is still a concern, according to a local MP.Local MP Mark Williams was disappointed by a Hywel Dda Health Board response to questions raised about mental health service provision.Mr Williams received
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Council becomes more carer aware
MARK Williams MP joined in a celebration of Ceredigion County Council’s achievements in completing the innovative, bilingual Carer Aware E-Learning course last week.The course, launched in December 2012, is operated by Social Care in Partnership
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MP to speak at tenant conference
TAI Ceredigion’s annual Tenant Conference at the National Library of Wales, October 9, will welcome MP Mark Williams as guest speaker.Mr Williams will address the Welfare Reform and in particular the ‘bedroom tax’ and its effect on rural
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Benefit concert at Small World Theatre
A DRONES Action Week benefit concert will be held at Small World Theatre, Cardigan on October 6, 8pm.The Drones Campaign Network Cymru event has been organised by Bro Emlyn For Peace and Justice, to raise funds for Medical Aid To Palestinians, many of
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Comedian beloved the late Bill Hicks to perform in Narberth
FOLLOWING a successful evening in September, Span Arts has booked a man considered “a comic genius” by those who know, alongside two unusual companions, for another evening of world-class comedy at the Queens Hall, Narberth, on Thursday, October
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Bank raises cash for charity
STAFF at HSBC Bank Fishguard, raised more than £100 during a Macmillan Coffee Morning on FridayThe team are grateful to customers for their contributions.
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Emergency home repair funding
A SCHEME has been launched to provide funding for emergency repairs and minor adaptations in Ceredigion homes.Ceredigion County Council is offering funding through grants and interest free loans for local houses.Funding is available for Fast Track Minor
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Hope Darts
THREE weeks after a magnificent nine-darter by James Bevan in the Hope & Anchor Singles Darts League in Cardigan there was very nearly a repeat by local player Peter John, ironically against Bevan.John hit six 180’s on the bounce but unlike
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Woman accused of biting car
A LOCAL woman is to have her day in court accused of biting a car and assaulting two police officers.Dark-haired 25-year-old Rhian Elizabeth Jeremiah, Golwg Y Castell, Cardigan, who was represented by Alison Mathias, appeared at Ceredigion Magistrates
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Cow rescue
A FIRE crew from Fishguard rescued a cow stuck in a river near Pontfaen on Thursday afternoon.The crew used a harness and lines to get the animal to safety.