Dylan Davies

Aberystwyth

News Editor at Cambrian News

Toiling away in the world of local journalism. News Editor at @cambriannews

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The hills are alive with the sound of robots

1 week ago | cambrian-news.co.uk | Dylan Davies

Hafod y Llan farm (National Trust)A robotic tractor will take centre stage at a special hill farming event at the foothills of Yr Wyddfa. The robot in question is an AgXeed tractor which has been developed by a consortium of Dutch manufacturers. The robotic tractor is currently being put through its paces by Glynllifon college and has been used for numerous field-based operations on the college farm.
Back road near Penrhyn-coch closed due to collision

1 week ago | cambrian-news.co.uk | Dylan Davies

Emergency services are currently at the scene on a back road near Penrhyn-coch following a collision (Google Maps)A back road on the outskirts of Penrhyn-coch near Aberystwyth is closed following a collision. Also in the newsA number of emergency vehicles, including police cars and ambulances, have been reported heading through the village towards the single track lane. Dyfed-Powys Police said in a post to social media: "Back Road - Pen-Rhiw-Newydd - Aberystwyth.
Aberystwyth Town Council donates £20,000 to local groups

1 week ago | cambrian-news.co.uk | Dylan Davies

Aberystwyth Town Council has announced the successful applicants for funding (Cambrian News)Aberystwyth Town Council has revealed which community groups have been successful and which haven’t as part of its community grant scheme. In total, 37 groups applied to the town council for financial support, which has donated a total of £19,960. The amount requested from local groups totaled £54,665.55 meaning there are some winners and some losers.
Ceredigion youngsters encouraged to apply for £1,500 bursary

1 week ago | cambrian-news.co.uk | Dylan Davies

A bursary to support youngsters in Ceredigion is open for applications (Cambrian News)A bursary, set up to support young people in Ceredigion, is open for applications. Following success in previous years, Ceredigion Youth Service is seeking fresh applications to support young people with a cash bursary, provided by West Wales Holiday Cottages. The purpose of the bursary is to provide young people aged between 11 and 25 with the chance to receive £1,500 to help with their future aspirations.
Man who went missing on Yr Wyddfa walk found dead

1 week ago | cambrian-news.co.uk | Dylan Davies

An appeal and search was launched on Monday to find John (North Wales Police)Police have confirmed that a man who went missing during a walk up Yr Wyddfa has been found dead. A search was launched after a 20-year-old man, named on as John, went missing while walking the Llanberis Pass on Monday, 26 May. North Wales Police have confirmed that a body was found this morning and has since been formally identified as that of John.
Appeal to find man last seen in Llanbedr

1 week ago | cambrian-news.co.uk | Dylan Davies

Stephen from Cheshire was last seen in Llanbedr on Thursday (NWP)Concern has been raised over a missing Cheshire man who was last seen in Llanbedr on Thursday. Also in the newsNorth Wales Police said in a social media post: "We continue to have concerns for Stephen who has been missing from the Cheshire area since 22 May. "The 52-year-old, who has links to Chester, was last seen at the Victoria Inn in Llanbedr at approximately 21:41 on 22 May wearing a green hoodie.
Home Bargains to open Cardigan store this weekend

1 week ago | cambrian-news.co.uk | Dylan Davies

The new Home Bargains store in Cardigan has created 68 jobs (TJ Morris)Discount chain Home Bargains will open its new £6 million store in Cardigan this weekend, creating 68 new jobs. The new store will open its doors at 8am on Saturday, 31 May on Rhodfa’r Felin on Bathhouse Road and will include a café, bakery and garden centre. Phil Towell, the new Cardigan Store Manager, said: “I'm really excited to be given the opportunity to run a new store serving the community of Cardigan.
One person hospitalised following coast road collision

1 week ago | cambrian-news.co.uk | Dylan Davies

The A487 between Tanygroes and Synod Inn was partially closed for five hours (Google Maps)A person was taken to hospital following a four-vehicle collision on the A487 on Bank Holiday Monday. Also in the newsA 12-mile stretch of the busy coast road between Tanygroes and Synod Inn was partially closed for five hours following the multi-vehicle collision on Monday, 26 May at around 2.25pm. Police say the one person who was taken to hospital does not have life-threatening injuries.
New Quay car show raises thousands for Wales Air ambulance

1 week ago | cambrian-news.co.uk | Dylan Davies

Best at Show winner Ric Wood with his Chevorlette Camero (Ben Bryan/G3CXO Photography)A classic car show held in New Quay has raised more than £8,000 for the Wales Air Ambulance. Wheels for Wales was held on Charlie's Field on Sunday, 18 May and attracted 240 cars this year. The event drew large crowds and raised a total of £8,200.
First shout for new helm as New Quay RNLI responds to beach emergency

1 week ago | cambrian-news.co.uk | Dylan Davies

Will Best on his first callout as lifeboat helm (New Quay RNLI)New Quay RNLI rushed to the aid of a person who had fallen on Traethgwyn beach on Friday, with newly qualified helm, Will Best, leading the crew. On Friday 16 May at 6.30pm New Quay RNLI’s D-class inshore lifeboat launched on service to aid a person who had fallen and sustained a serious leg injury on Traethgwyn beach.