Ian Lewis

Carmarthen

Chief Reporter at Carmarthen Journal

Journalist for InYourArea/WalesOnline/Carmarthen Journal/Llanelli Star/Evening Post/Western Mail/[email protected]/ 07790 591150. Opinions my own

Articles

Theatrau Sir Gâr celebrates the power of volunteering

3 weeks ago | inyourarea.co.uk | Ian Lewis

Carmarthenshire Council has been celebrating the dedication and impact of volunteers at Theatrau Sir Gâr / Carmarthenshire Theatres as part of Volunteers’ Week. At Theatrau Sir Gâr, volunteers can get involved in a variety of roles through the Ambassadors programme. There are three venues Carmarthen's Lyric Theatre, Ffwrnes Theatre in Llanelli and Ammanford's Y Glowyr Theatre.
Council Hwbs help Carmarthenshire residents claim over £7.5m in support payments

1 month ago | inyourarea.co.uk | Ian Lewis

Carmarthenshire Council has helped almost 6,000 residents to claim for more than £7.5m in support and benefit payments over the last 18 months. As part of its Hwbs programme, the local authority has a dedicated team of advisers who are there to listen and help people apply for the support, services and money they may be entitled to. Since the start of 2024, 5,745 residents have been given help by the council.
Carriers slap on surcharges as Mediterranean becomes next low-emission zone

1 month ago | tradewindsnews.com | Ian Lewis

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Hapag-Lloyd warns of gloomy outlook for the year as it celebrates $1.1bn first quarter earnings

1 month ago | tradewindsnews.com | Ian Lewis

TradeWinds is part of DN Media Group AS. From November 1st DN Media Group is responsible for controlling your data on TradeWinds. We use your data to ensure you have a secure and enjoyable user experience when visiting our site. You can read more about how we handle your information in our privacy policy. DN Media Group is the leading news provider in the shipping, seafood, and energy industries, with a number of English- and Norwegian-language news publications across a variety of sectors.
Seaspan back in China for neo-panamax container ship sextet

2 months ago | tradewindsnews.com | Ian Lewis

TradeWinds is part of DN Media Group AS. From November 1st DN Media Group is responsible for controlling your data on TradeWinds. We use your data to ensure you have a secure and enjoyable user experience when visiting our site. You can read more about how we handle your information in our privacy policy. DN Media Group is the leading news provider in the shipping, seafood, and energy industries, with a number of English- and Norwegian-language news publications across a variety of sectors.
Zim pulls transpacific service as US shipments face ‘booking freeze’

2 months ago | tradewindsnews.com | Ian Lewis

Israeli liner company Zim is to withdraw one of its transpacific services as the US-China trade war hits shipments on the key trade. “Booking cancellations continue to climb, with some vessels potentially departing China with significant empty space through May,” the analyst noted. “Ongoing uncertainty surrounding US-China tariffs has left cargo owners scrambling to offset rising costs, leading many to cancel shipments or halt cargo at the point of origin.
New owners of container ship find employment with Chinese operator

2 months ago | tradewindsnews.com | Ian Lewis

TradeWinds is part of DN Media Group AS. From November 1st DN Media Group is responsible for controlling your data on TradeWinds. We use your data to ensure you have a secure and enjoyable user experience when visiting our site. You can read more about how we handle your information in our privacy policy. DN Media Group is the leading news provider in the shipping, seafood, and energy industries, with a number of English- and Norwegian-language news publications across a variety of sectors.
Environmental enforcement officers join multi-agency day of action in Llanelli

2 months ago | inyourarea.co.uk | Ian Lewis

Illegal waste carriers and those flouting environmental legislation have been targeted in a joint operation in an area of Llanelli. Carmarthenshire Council’s environmental enforcement officers joined a multi-agency operation in Bynea, as part of an operation, led by Dyfed Powys Police.
CMA CGM buys 35% stake in Egyptian inland port

2 months ago | tradewindsnews.com | Ian Lewis

TradeWinds is part of DN Media Group AS. From November 1st DN Media Group is responsible for controlling your data on TradeWinds. We use your data to ensure you have a secure and enjoyable user experience when visiting our site. You can read more about how we handle your information in our privacy policy. DN Media Group is the leading news provider in the shipping, seafood, and energy industries, with a number of English- and Norwegian-language news publications across a variety of sectors.
Opera star Sir Bryn Terfel seeking entries to sing praises of social care heroes in Carmarthenshire

2 months ago | inyourarea.co.uk | Ian Lewis

Opera star Sir Bryn Terfel has launched a search to find the unsung heroes of social care in Carmarthenshire. Entries are being sought for the 2025 Wales Care Awards to honour the skill and devotion of people who work in care homes and home care companies looking after vulnerable people. One of the awards is the Sir Bryn Terfel Foundation Award for promoting the Arts in Social Care.