We will remember them
Today, on #RemembranceSunday we honour the sacrifices made by all Armed Forces personnel who have served our country in the past, as well as those still serving today. We will remember them.
Dame Nia Griffith MP marks Trustees’ Week 2023 and praises Llanelli’s local charity trustees
Local MP Dame Nia Griffith has praised the achievements of the 843 charity trustees in Llanelli and is encouraging others to consider volunteering their time in the local area by becoming a trustee themselves. There are 166 charities registered...
Tata Steel UK and the future of the Trostre plant
Rumours that Tata Steel are planning to completely close the heavy end in Port Talbot within months, before any electric arc furnace replacement is built or other alternatives properly considered, could mean the beginning of the end for what...
Llanelli Standard Column….. on keeping local communities safe on Halloween & Fireworks Night
As we approach Halloween and Bonfire Night, many people will be concerned about the likely increase in anti-social behaviour in our local communities that can accompany both of these occasions. It is important of course, that children, families and...
Gurkha Nepalese Association, Llanelli
Privilege to attend Llanelli’s Gurkha Nepalese Association’s Dashara celebrations this weekend.
Broken promises on animal welfare a real setback
I was disappointed the Tories dropped the Kept Animals Bill. The decision was not what the public, our dedicated animal welfare charities or I wanted. It represented a profound setback for animal welfare in the UK. We need urgent...
Llanelli Goods Shed Cafe Opening
Staff and volunteers at the Llanelli Goods Shed were delighted to welcome Llanelli Town Mayor Cllr Nick Pearce to perform the official opening of their latest venture, the community café. The café is the most recent development in the...
Keeping in touch at Conference
Good to catch up with so many charities and groups at Labour Conference this week to keep updated on important issues and campaigns.
Making dementia a priority
One in three people in the UK will go on to develop dementia. Better diagnosis, investment in research and the provision of suitable help and support is key. I joined representatives from the Alzheimer’s Society this week to commit...
Time to end testing on animals
I support the phasing out of testing on animals. Non-animal methods for research have advanced over time and I want to see more of these used instead. That is why I was pleased to pledge my support at the...