Now in its 15th year, the competition aims to celebrate the often forgotten contribution that women make to Welsh farming. Previous winners have gone on to hold key roles in the industry and win other awards. Shortlisted from Powys is Trefeglwys farmer …
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Newport, South Wales solar farm plans approved
… hectare field at Hazel Farm, Langstone. Once built it will provide enough energy for more than 500 homes for 25 years. Proposals for the scheme were approved in May but more than 100 objectors called for the Welsh Government to consider the plans. …
Mid Wales – Lib Dem peer warns of ‘damage to landscape’ by new wind farms
A LIBERAL Democrat peer yesterday warned of the “devastating” potential of wind farms to damage the landscape of Mid Wales. Lord Thomas of Gresford described the economic benefits of wind farms as a “total illusion”. …
Questions over Welsh Assembly environment grants accountability
A Welsh assembly environment committee member wants more scrutiny, with groups receiving nearly £20m in three years. Plaid Cymru AM Llyr Huws Gruffydd said: “When these sums are added up, they are incredible amounts.” The Welsh government said all …
Welsh Government announces more money for recycling
Wales is the only country in the UK to introduce statutory recycling targets for municipal waste, and the only one where every council provides a separate food or food and green waste collection, which cover more than eight out 10 Welsh homes.
Voters and politicians need to know how Wales’ money is being spent
THE scathing report from the National Assembly’s finance committee about the Welsh Government’s draft budget is worrying for a number of reasons. At a time when spending cuts make it more important than ever to ensure …
Newport solar farm plan set to go ahead
Silicon Vineyard Limited won permission for 10560 solar photovoltaic energy panels to built on a 5.6 hectare field at Hazel Farm, Langstone, in May. But the firm had to wait to see if the Welsh Government had any objections, after more than 100 people …
BBC Wales executives accused of ‘milking the system’ with expenses for parties …
Colleagues of former head of news and current affairs Gwilym Owen, whose decades-long stint with the broadcaster came to an end in July, consumed food and drink to the value of £719.25. The amount appeared on an expense claim submitted by Keith Jones, …
Knuckle dusters, CS gas and a bullet found at Welsh assembly
Knuckle dusters, CS gas and a bullet are among items confiscated from visitors to the Welsh assembly. Information obtained by BBC Wales also shows knives and a scalpel were seized by South Wales Police officers between April …
Shirley Bassey sings praises of Peter’s Pies
The support of Peters will help the Noah’s Ark Appeal to raise significant money for the Children’s Hospital for Wales, specifically for children needing high dependency or intensive care.” Neil Court Johnston, director of Peter’s Food Service said: …
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