Yp Crossword

[netherfield]

6a Danny but not Ann had been nourished in Wales once (5)

Now I think it should be Dyfed, but it seems the answer is 'Refed'. 

6d As before utilise duck (5) R*u*e, or if it was Dyfed D*u*e

[newmodarmy]

dyfed although not sure of the once

[newmodarmy]

re use

[newmodarmy]

Sorry DOUSE

[newmodarmy]

DO for ditto/as before and USE

[newmodarmy]

D(ann)Y + FED

[newmodarmy]

IO suppose 6ab says once because it is no longer an official county/area name but the name is sometimes still used for ceremonial purposes .

From Wikipedia:- 

 Dyfed County Council was abolished on 1 April 1996, when the three historic counties were reinstated for administrative purposes with Cardiganshire being renamed Ceredigion on the following day. The name "Dyfed" remains used for some ceremonial and administrative purposes.