Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, We are desperately in need of more Childline volunteers in North Wales, both English and Welsh speaking, as many of our existing volunteers...

Dear Editor, It can be a daunting prospect to talk to our children about sexual abuse. It isn’t as straightforward as talking to them about...

Even before coronavirus hit, over four million children were living in poverty in the UK. Now our most vulnerable children and families have reached...

Dear Editor, Since the lockdown began, life has been strange and difficult for almost everyone, but in particular for vulnerable children who are struggling with their...

Hi everyone, Over the last four weeks, we have carefully reopened over 1,000 restaurants for Drive-thru or McDelivery®, only progressing to new channels and more...

Dear Editor, Relying on public donations for 90% of our income, at the NSPCC we have been hit hard during the pandemic with cancelled or...

In March we took the decision to temporarily close our restaurants in the UK and Ireland for the safety of our employees and customers....

Dear Editor, Without the staunch support of a passionate team of volunteers our Schools Service team at NSPCC Cymru/Wales would not be able to offer...

Dear Editor, I’m hugely encouraged by the landmark plans afoot to give Ofcom powers to regulate social networks. The safety of children online has been...

Dear Editor, Adults in Wales have made their concerns about Facebook’s encryption plans clear, with almost three out of four polled saying they don’t think...

Dear Editor I'm worried about our future. Not because we're leaving the EU, but because now that it is out of the picture, a worrying amount...

Dear Editor, I am delighted that the National Assembly of Wales has voted in favour of granting children and young people equal protection from assault...

Dear Editor, Among the many types of concerns children contact Childline about are those that relate to mental health. Just like our physical health it’s...

Dear Editor, With the new year under way, you may find your child setting themselves new goals, or even feeling a bit blue now the...

Help us give the gift of hope this Christmas  As the cold nights of winter draw in it becomes more apparent how important home...

HALF term may feel like a short space of time for some. But many parents and guardians may be agonising over whether to leave their...

This month we are celebrating Silver Sunday, a national day of celebration that recognises the value of older generations in making a real difference...

Dear editor,  You never know how you would act in an emergency, yet our actions could save a life.  This is why I think it’s fantastic...

Huge untapped potential for young people in social care Latest figures from Social Care Wales highlight the deepening pressures facing social care. With 20,000 more carers needed in Wales by...

Dear West Wales Chronicle News Desk, The annual Withybush Baby Service will be held at St Luke’s Chapel in Withybush Hospital on Tuesday 10th...

The British Red Cross calls on people in Wales to go the extra mile to support refugees Would you get involved in a physical challenge...

As someone who loves to walk, I’m proud to support Bowel Cancer UK’s Walk Together fundraiser. In Wales 1 in 13 men and 1...

Dear Editor, Across Wales over 45,000 people are living with dementia. Dementia is now the UK’s biggest killer, with someone developing it every three minutes. Of...

Good Afternoon I am writing on behalf of Brunos Animal Haven, a small registered charity who are struggling financially to keep rescuing animals. The founder...

Dear Sirs, We are truly living in strange and very worrying political times. I cannot remember anything like it since I started getting interested in...

Madam, A recent Cambrian News article on 2 June 2019 referred to £10,000 allocated by the Welsh Government for a bus interchange in Dolgellau and...

Dear Sirs, On behalf of the Pembrokeshire Liberal Democrats, I write to thank the voters of Pembrokeshire for voting Liberal Democrat in the European Parliament...

10 May 2019   Dear Editor As a US citizen who has lived in various countries, from Thailand to India, I always look forward to celebrating July...

Friday 3 May LAST week, Assembly Members began hearing evidence for and against proposed reforms to assault laws in Wales. If the new Children (Abolition of...

WITH the school Easter holidays finally here in Wales, many working parents and guardians may be agonising over whether to leave their child alone...

My name is Emma. I am the mother of a wonderful, intelligent, caring and imaginative 14-year-old boy who happens to have Aspergers and Pathological...

Dear Editor Over the last few days, I have read articles, listened to radio programmes, all discussing the "trans in women's spaces" debate. I have some...

Letter to Editor – Let’s unite against dementia in 2019 Dear Editor, Alzheimer’s Society Cymru will mark its 40th anniversary this year, celebrating our on-going commitment...

Swansea University New Year – Staff Petrified with Fear, Concern and Uncertainty surrounding the University Reputation following Suspension of Key Staff. There is a growing...

BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION - BANISH CHOCOLATE CHALLENGE! Dear Editor, This is a call out to all chocoholics, cocoa bean lovers and confectionary enthusiasts! A suggestion, a...

BE CHARITABLE OVER THE FESTIVITIES People make Christmas, not gifts. However, whilst many of us will be enjoying the abundance of food and gifts at...

Brexit seems to be a rather controversial topic currently with many of you engaging on our online posts. The West Wales Chronicle has asked...

Going shopping this Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Here is what you need to know about your rights before buying… This Black Friday and Cyber Monday,...

Councillor meeting with Transport For Wales in call for further improvements... "This Friday, I will be meeting with representatives from the new rail franchise for...

Learning Disability Work Week, 05-11 November 2018. Supporting people with learning disabilities This month we are marking Learning Disability Work Week, to celebrate the contributions that...

Recently, there’s been a noticeable change in our dining habits. Rather than being something to feel embarrassed or nervous about, an increasing number of...

Request to Carmarthenshire Council for a Trawscymru T1 departure time change in aberystwyth Request to Carmarthenshire Council for a Trawscymru T1 departure time change in...

Subject: Trawscymru T1/T2/T3/T10/T11/T12 bus routes letter from Ken Skates to Ben Lake Date: 2018-09-03 10:18 From: L MCTIGHE <john.mct@> To: ben.lake.mp@parliament.uk, Ken.Skates@assembly.wales, Carwyn.Jones@assembly.wales, Elin.Jones@assembly.wales, ellen.apgwynn@ceredigion.gov.uk Copy: Neil.Hamilton@assembly.wales, Lee.Waters@assembly.wales, Nicholas.Ramsay@assembly.wales, Dai.Lloyd@assembly.wales, Rhun.apIorwerth@assembly.wales, Jack.Sargeant@assembly.wales, dla@swguardian.co.uk,...

Dear Editor, Across Wales over 45,000 people are living with dementia and 850,000 are affected UK-wide. Dementia is now the UK’s biggest killer, with someone developing...

From: L MCTIGHE <john.mct@btinternet.com> To: ben.lake.mp@parliament.uk, carwyn.jones@gov.wales, Ken.Skates@assembly.wales, Carwyn.Jones@assembly.wales, Simon.Jones@gov.wales, ellen.apgwynn@ceredigion.gov.uk, casework@ico.org.uk, Elin.Jones@assembly.wales, Alun.Williams2@ceredigion.gov.uk, correspondence.ken.skates@gov.wales Copy: steve.adams@tivysideadvertiser.co.uk, haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk, postnews@mediawales.co.uk, dla@swguardian.co.uk, talat.chaudhri@aberystwyth.gov.uk, editor@westwaleschronicle.co.uk, newsdesk@gwent-wales.co.uk, enquiry@wlga.gov.uk, editorial@passengertransport.co.uk, xray@bbc.co.uk, support@transportxtra.com, editor@northwaleschronicle.co.uk, edit@cambrian-news.co.uk, lee.day@westerntelegraph.co.uk, ruth.chapple@bettertransport.org.uk, info@iwa.org.uk, MHolley@divcom.co.uk, enquiries@radioceredigion.wales, newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk, info@omnibus-society.org, wales@ico.org.uk, welshnews@dailypost.co.uk, george@newstatesman.co.uk, ifan.morgan.jones@nation.cymru Reply-To: john.mct@btinternet.com Dear...

Subject: Ceredigion Council Internal reviews of FOI requests Ref AD/13547 and Ref 790340 replied to as Customer Complaint after more than 50 working days Date: 2018-08-21 17:57 From: L...

Subject: Ken Skates fails to carry out the promised “”High-Level”” review of the Trawscymru route from Aberystwyth to Wrexham (FOI CCC) Date: 2018-08-21 10:24 From: L MCTIGHE <john.mct@btinternet.com> To: Adam.Price@assembly.wales, DavidJ.Rowlands@assembly.wales,...

Subject: Request to Welsh Government for internal review of ATISN 12498 - TrawsCymru T2 service January 2018 changes Date: 2018-08-20 11:21 From: L MCTIGHE <john.mct@btinternet.com> To: Ken.Skates@assembly.wales Copy: kelly.mcfadden@gwent-wales.co.uk, talat.chaudhri@aberystwyth.gov.uk, Neil.Hamilton@assembly.wales, welshnews@dailypost.co.uk, enquiries@tracc.gov.uk,...

Subject: Ceredigion Council contravene the Freedom of Information Act and refuse to support a Wrexham to Aberystwyth bus Date: 2018-08-18 16:58 From: L MCTIGHE <john.mct@> To: complaints@ceredigion.gov.uk, ellen.apgwynn@ceredigion.gov.uk, dafydd.edwards@ceredigion.gov.uk, Alun.Williams2@ceredigion.gov.uk Copy: kelly.mcfadden@gwent-wales.co.uk, ivor.williams@ceredigion.gov.uk,...

Subject: Further FOI request relating to previous responses provided by Ceredigion County Council officials on Trawscymru T2/T1 connectivity in Aberystwyth Date: 2018-08-19 21:45 From: L MCTIGHE <john.mct@ To: Alun.Williams2@ceredigion.gov.uk, ray.quant@ceredigion.gov.uk, ellen.apgwynn@ceredigion.gov.uk Copy: kelly.mcfadden@gwent-wales.co.uk,...