Ceredigion floods: 'No one expected danger from inland'
Our reporter remembers one weekend of severe flooding in early June - and the lasting impact it has had on those it affected in Ceredigion.
Parents claim children 'punished for speaking English'
Some parents in Ceredigion have contacted the Children's Commissioner claiming children are being punished for speaking English in school.
Dyfed Powys Police to close seven stations
Dyfed Powys Police have announced they are to close seven of its front counters across Mid and West Wales.
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Flood prevention measures tested in Tal-y-bont
One of the villages hit by severe flooding last June is at the centre of an emergency exercise this weekend, to see if new flood protection measures can prevent such an event happening again.
Volunteers in Tal-y-bont in Ceredigion are re-enacting a flood scenario, with residents checking if they can install flood gates quickly, and with a trial of the roles members of the community will play in an emergency.
– Simone Eade, Natural Resources WalesOver the last 12 months we've been working closely with volunteers from the community to develop a plan which captures all the important information and actions they need to take if a flood warning is issued.
We can't prevent all flooding from happening, but if floods were to threaten the area again in the future, the hard work these volunteers have put in now will mean that they are better placed to respond and protect their homes.
Once the exercise is complete agencies will work together to identify areas where the flood plan can be strengthened. Natural Resources Wales say a new flood warning service for the village is due to go live in Autumn 2014.
Wales farmer attacked by stag dies in hospital
A Ceredigion farmer who was attacked by a stag has died in hospital.
Kenneth Price, 75, was attacked on his Mountain Hall farm at Saron, Llandysul, last Wednesday.
The Wales Air Ambulance crew performed surgery at the scene, and Mr Price was then airlifted to Morriston Hospital in Swansea in a critical condition, with multiple serious injuries.
An investigation into Mr Price's death will be formally opened by the local coroner.
The Health and Safety Executive said it was aware of the incident and was making initial inquiries.
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Fallen tree blocks road in Ceredigion
The A485 is blocked both ways due to fallen tree between Llanilar and Lledrod. Police are currently directing traffic and the Council are en route to clear the carriageway.
Roads: A487, Ceredigion
There are reports of accident on the A487 between B4342 Martha Cae (Llanarth) and Bro Ddewi (Foss-y-ffin).
'Unsustainable pressure' on Arriva buses
Arriva buses have cited "spiralling fuel costs" and "unsustainable financial pressure" as part of the reasons for proposing the closure of various sites across Wales.
"It is with regret we propose that Arriva Buses Wales’ Aberystwyth depot, New Quay, Lampeter and Dolgellau outstations will close on the 21 December 2013, subject to a consultation period with staff.
"The period of instability regarding public transport funding and potential forthcoming changes to the Concessionary Fares Scheme, together with spiralling fuel costs has resulted in an unsustainable financial pressure on our Aberystwyth operations. A recent network review has lead us to believe that current services in this area cannot, despite our best efforts, continue.
– Arriva Buses Wales"Services 20, 40, 40C, 50, 585 and X94 would be affected by the closure, with the proposed last day of operation being 21 December 2013. Due to contractual arrangements service 585 would continue to operate until 15 February 2014. We have notified the local authority of our intentions.
"The proposed closure may unfortunately result in staff losses, and we are currently in consultation with the 46 staff who would be affected."
Concerns over Arriva buses jobs threat
The Unite union has raised concerns over proposals by Arriva buses to cut up to 46 jobs across sites in Wales.
– Tony Brady, Unite Wales officer“We’re clearly disappointed by [the] decision by Arriva to look at a number of closures that would result in people losing their jobs. This is a worrying development for our members effected who will now face great uncertainty in what are already financially trying times.
"Going forward we are focused on working towards the best possible outcome for our members that are potentially impacted by today’s announcement.”
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Meat supplied by Ceredigion processing plant recalled
The Food Standards Agency has ordered the recall of meat supplied by a Ceredigion processing plant which was investigated in the horsemeat scandal.
It says Farmbox Meats has supplied frozen lamb, beef and mutton trim that has not been subject to proper temperature controls and that does not comply with traceability rules.
The plant at Llandre stopped trading in June.
Investigation after leopard's cage left open at zoo
Ceredigion County Council is investigating how a leopard nearly escaped, when a zookeeper left its cage open during feeding time.
A group of visitors watched on at Borth Animalarium, near Aberystwyth.
Owner Alan Mumbray forgot to shut an enclosure, but noticed just as Rajah the leopard was trying to get out, and used a stepladder to stop him.
Mr Mumbray has now suspended himself from duty while inquiries are carried out.
The Animalarium website says Rajah is an African leopard, who was born at Basildon zoo. He then went to a private owner, who wanted him as a pet - but he tried to kill that owner. That meant he was no longer wanted, so came to the Animalarium.
Safety experts from Ceredigion County Council have visited the zoo, which has 150 different species. A council spokesman said: "We are investigating the incident in accordance with council policy."
Student paying off loan with 'world first' tiny camera
by Kevin AshfordA postgraduate student from Ceredigion has come up with a novel way of helping pay off some of his student debt.
He's designed and produced a world first - a tiny digital camera with a fisheye lens.
Man who died in Ceredigion lake named
A man whose body was recovered from a lake in Llanddewi Brefi, Ceredigion, has been named at Timothy James Alexis Dawber.
He was 30 and from Chippenham in Wiltshire.
He was reported missing on Monday, and his body was recovered on Tuesday.
There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
An inquest has been opened and adjourned.
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