Shaun Davies

THE NEW SAINTS'S biggest rivals, Connah's Quay Nomads, have been docked a mammoth 18 points after they were found to have breached two disciplinary charges.

PRE-SEASON planning appears to have done the trick at Maes Tegid. Bala Town boss Colin Caton is delighted to see all of his players fit and raring to go, but that hasn’t always been the case at this stage of the season for the Lakesiders.

AHEAD of this year’s Royal Welsh Show at Builth Wells, Welsh red meat agency Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is partnering with some of the country’s most innovative chefs to showcase new recipes for Welsh lamb and Welsh beef. Focusing on the quality and versatility of Welsh meat, HCC will be holding cookery demonstrations in the show which illustrate a wide variety of recipes – quick 20-minute meals, slow-cooked dishes drawing on inspiration from across the world, and barbecue choices.

THE Farmers’ Union of Wales is looking forward to a busy week of promoting farming matters at the Royal Welsh agricultural show. Between July 24 and 27, the union has lined up a series of seminars and discussion groups, focusing on key issues the industry is facing.