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Investigators give update on Cambrian line train crash
14 hours ago · Investigators say a wheel slide and faulty sanding system played a part in the collision (RAIB) CRASH investigators have released an update on what caused two trains on the Cambrian line to collide. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch say that low adhesion on the track caused a wheel slide and a sanding system, which is meant to increase ...
2008 Carnedd Wen wind farm plans returns despite historic …
8 hours ago · Plans for a wind farm near Llanbrynmair dating back to 2008 have been resurrected. Despite heavy opposition at the time from campaign groups, Powys County Council and the 2015 Secretary of State, the plans have returned this month for Carnedd Wen Wind Farm in Llanbrynmair Forest. The new proposal by ...
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Young carer assessment concerns. Around 150 young people in Ceredigion provide unpaid care but whether they are being given the support they need is unknown due to shortcomings in the recording of assessments, the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales has found. The Ombudsman called the situation ‘concerning. Chris Betteley reports.
Cambrian line reopens one week after fatal crash
Oct 28, 2024 · The Cambrian line between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury has reopened today (Monday). In a statement, Transport Secretary, Ken Skates, MS, confirmed the line has reopened and Transport for Wales has begun running services again. Mr Skates added: "The investigation teams have concluded their site-based investigation, and engineers have removed the ...
Aberystwyth wine bar plan approved despite noise concerns
4 days ago · The new wine bar can’t be brought into use until details of waste storage and disposal from the site are finalised and signed off by the council’s environmental services. Plans to turn a shop in Aberystwyth into a wine bar have been approved by planners despite concerns raised by neighbours and the town council over late night noise.
Public meetings organised as decision looms on visitor centres
4 days ago · Friday 1 st November 2024 4:43 pm. @dylandavies1 [email protected]. SPREAD THE NEWS. All three visitor centres are under threat as the NRW tries to find ways to cut its costs. (Supplied) Natural Resources Wales has arranged a series of public meetings for the end of November, with a decision on the future of three visitor centres ...
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MP praises work of Cambrian News and looks to year ahead
"It's a really exciting time of year I'm looking forward to 2024 and I know how important it is for you that we keep up the fight for rural services services such as the Air Ambulance and proper fire service cover and also ensure that we have a police presence in our communities.
Cambrian Line trains to get four carriages
Thursday 17 th August 2023 1:00 pm. [email protected]. SPREAD THE NEWS. Four carriages for the summer (Network Rail) Four carriages and on-board catering will return to the Cambrian Railway Line for the first time in years. Overhauls to the Cambrian Railway Line bring passengers ‘enhanced comfort, capacity and connectivity’ in what ...