Many cash-strapped councils are shutting them, despite record numbers taking UK breaks as the pound is falling, Sunday People can reveal. Recent closures includes tourist hotspots like Southwold in Suffolk, Caernarfon, Porthmadog and the Mumbles in Wales, all of Herefordshire and Bedford, Birmingham, Exmouth, Teignmouth, Totnes and Tavistock.
Category: Wales, United Kingdom
James Hugh Gascoyne. The photo which his daughter sent to Tyrrells
His daughter, Lynda Clifton, had taken a photo of her dad enjoying a cup of tea and a packet of Tyrrells crisps just after his 100th birthday and had sent it to Tyrrells, based near Leominster . Members of staff then visited Mr Gascoyne at Christmas and gave him a big packet with lots of smaller packets inside of the different flavours of crisps.
Duke of Cambridge to visit Gwent next week
THE Duke of Cambridge will launch the Skill Force Prince William Award at Llanfoist Fawr Primary School, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, next Wednesday, March 1. Skill Force works with education partners across the UK to help children and young people aged 5-19 to develop self-confidence, resilience and character. The Duke’s visit to Gwent comes a week after the Duchess of Cambridge visited two projects helping children in Gwent as part of her first trip to see the work they do since becoming their patron.
Tributes are paid to award-winning Newport gardener
Les Guy, who was born in Risca and later lived on Ridgeway Hill, has been described as a “loyal” and “loving” man. Son Simon Guy said: “My dad was such a loving man.
Pembrokeshire director nominated for Wales Theatre Award
A POWERFUL bilingual play aimed at dispelling the myths of dementia has earned a Milford Haven director a Wales Theatre Awards 2017 nomination. The Torch Theatre ‘s artistic director Peter Doran, has been nominated in the Best Director category for Belonging/Perthyn, in association with Chapter Arts.
Marcel Braithwaite Wins In Liverpool, Remains Unbeaten
Braithwaite, who trains at Golden Gloves ABC in the city and has been flawless in the paid code to date, didn’t produce his best but still came out with the win against game Jules Phillips at Fusion Nightclub. ‘The Chosen One’ had the superior skill and technique but throughout the four-round distance was far too concentrated on dispatching of his opponent who in defeat slipped to 0-3 inside the distance.
Vauxhall has plants in Ellesmere Port and Luton employing 4,500 staff
Business secretary Greg Clark will meet with Peugeot executives and the French government as he scrambles to secure thousands of British jobs at takeover target Vauxhall. The Press Association understands Mr Clark will travel by Eurostar to Paris tonight for separate meetings with French industry minister Christophe Sirugue and board members of PSA Group, which is in talks to acquire General Motors’ loss-making European operation.
Police urge caution on social media, as investigation into death of Megan, 14, continues
Powys Police has urged people to not speculate on the circumstance surrounding the death of a 14-year-old girl. In a statement issued this afternoon, a police spokesman said: “Dyfed-Powys Police’s investigation in to the tragic sudden death of 14-year-old Megan Evans, from Milford Haven , remains ongoing.
Plans to Extend Substance Misuse Centre in Wrexham Refused
The application, which was presented before Wrexham’s Planning Committee at this month’s meeting proposed a ground floor extension at the rear of The Elms on Rhosddu Road. In the plans submitted by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board the extension would have allowed for the colocation of Health and Criminal Justice Substance Misuse Services at The Elms facility.
Dwindling numbers forces Haverfordwest Lions Club to close after 40 years
Outgoing Haverfordwest Lions president Mona Skipper presented final cheques to four local groups. PICTURE: Western Telegraph Amanda Absolom-Lowe, of Pembrokeshire Care, Share and Give, Phyllis Morgan of Cystic Fibrosis, outgoing Lions president Mona Skip The first group of its kind in Pembrokeshire, the Lions are well known for their annual summer duck race, and organising Father Christmas’ annual sleigh rides.
Runcorn care home ‘requires improvement’ after number of unreported falls
A RUNCORN care home has been told it ‘requires improvement’ after inspectors found there had been a large number of unreported falls by residents. Health and social care watchdog the Care Quality Commission discovered that there had been 165 falls by people living at Norton Lodge since January 2016.
Witness appeal after Haverfordwest sex attack
Dyfed Powys police is investigating a sexual assault on a woman in Haverfordwest during the early hours of this morning, Sunday, January 29. Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen or heard anything in the area between Peggy’s Lane, Jury Lane, Cromie Avenue and Portfield Avenue between the hours of 2.30am and 3.30am to call 101 immediately.
‘I’m no boy racer’ – driver accused of causing the deaths of his…
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Fun ways to get fit in Gwent
EXERCISE is a word that can strike fear into people both young and old, conjuring images of physical torment, discipline and dedication. With generations raised by the sights and sounds of digital technology, it’s easy to be lured into a sedentary lifestyle and poor health, with fitness falling by the wayside.
Patrols at Targeted Hot Spots Result in A 75 Fine For Early Morning ‘Litterbug’
Early morning litter patrols have cost one litterbug a A 75 fine after they were caught not using a bin recently in the Marchwiel area. Enforcement Officers acting on behalf of Wrexham Council have been working out of hours in targeted hot spot areas that have been reported to them by concerned residents.
UK government loses Brexit case, must consult Parliament
In this framegrab taken from the Supreme Court handout video, Lord Neuberger, President of the Supreme Court, center, speaks at Britain’s Supreme Court in London, Tuesday Jan. 24, 2017, on whether the prime minister or Parliament has the right to trigger the process of taking Britain out of the EU.
Great night at Hen Galan concert
The community of Fishguard and Goodwick enjoyed an evening of music, drama and poetry last Saturday, January 21, during the twin town’s annual Hen Galan concert. The bilingual event, which is now in its sixth year, was held at St Peter’s Church Goodwick and raised funds for three local charities: Cwtch Pembrokeshire, which supports young adults with long term or chronic physical health conditions; Crossroads carer support service and the newly opened Rainbow Cancer Support Centre in Fishguard.
Great night at Hen Galan concert
The community of Fishguard and Goodwick enjoyed an evening of music, drama and poetry last Saturday, January 21, during the twin town’s annual Hen Galan concert. The bilingual event, which is now in its sixth year, was held at St Peter’s Church Goodwick and raised funds for three local charities: Cwtch Pembrokeshire, which supports young adults with long term or chronic physical health conditions; Crossroads carer support service and the newly opened Rainbow Cancer Support Centre in Fishguard.
Follow-up Meeting on Drug Abuse & Antisocial Behaviour Issues in Rhosddu
A meeting to discuss the action taken to tackle antisocial behaviour and drug usage in the Rhosddu area is to take place this month. Issues with drug abuse in Rhosddu and the parts of the town centre have been well documented in recent months, with issues all coming to head at a fiery public meeting between residents in November 2016.
Police believe this woman may have information on the incident
BRITISH Transport Police are appealing for information after a woman came within centimetres of touching an electrified rail in Ellesmere Port. Two women had been standing on the Ellesmere Port-bound platform talking to another woman, when one of the women climbed down onto the track.
Governments admit election is likely as Stormont heads for collapse
The British and Irish governments have conceded an election is increasingly likely as Stormont’s power-sharing administration heads for collapse. Gerry Adams has made clear Sinn Fein will not back down from its demand for Stormont First Minister Arlene Foster to stand aside to allow a probe into her role in a botched green energy scheme.
Breaking Warning after two men try to force their way into terrified woman’s car
A PEMBROKESHIRE woman has warned other drivers to be vigilant following a frightening incident on a dark county road last night . Jamie-Lee Irving was driving on a back road near the former Murco refinery in Robeston West near Milford Haven when a man appeared in the middle of the road.
Review of the Year 2016
PARENTS were able to see how their local school compared to others in Wales, when the Welsh Government’s latest schools ‘colour banding’ evaluation was released. The report showed an improving picture for the county, with 13 primary schools placed in the green category , while only one – Tasker Milward School – remained in the red .
Councillors to consider 250k cuts to Torfaen libraries
PROPOSED changes to Torfaen’s library service will be scrutinised by councillors this week as part of planned council cuts totalling A 250,000. In March 2016, Torfaen County Borough Council agreed measures to address a project shortfall of A 26 million in its budget from 2016 – 2019.
Appeal after rise in cat poisonings
CAT owners are being urged to be cautious after new figures have revealed a jump in poisoning incidents across certain areas in the past year. The latest figures depict a rise in Caerphilly borough while their has been a slight drop in nearby Torfaen.
Dogs wowed by the wonder of Santa Paws
A special visitor turned up to take some of the limelight away from Santa Clause at a ‘Christmas event with a twist’ in a local canal centre yesterday. Blackwood-based Four Paws animal rescue centre partnered up with the Monmouthshire, Brecon and Abergavenny Canals Trust at its Rogerstone-site where two grottos took place instead of one upon the arrival of Santa Paws.