Aberfan 60 years on and the lessons shaping emergency response today
Sixty years after the Aberfan disaster claimed 144 lives, a handwritten letter from the fire chief who witnessed the response offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by those who rushed to help. As the community remembers the tragedy of 21 October 1966, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is reflecting on how emergency response…
Lauren Price to meet hometown fans ahead of Cardiff title fight
Ystrad Mynach’s Lauren Price MBE will return to the Centre for Sporting Excellence for a meet and greet with local supporters ahead of her next world title fight. The fan engagement session will take place in the Aaron Ramsey Suite on Saturday 31st October from 12pm until 2pm, giving fans the opportunity to meet Lauren…
Wales Air Ambulance takes off with Aston Martin St Athan employee charity partnership
One of the world’s most iconic ultra-luxury automotive manufacturers is teaming up withWales Air Ambulance.Staff at Aston Martin’s facility at St Athan have nominated the lifesaving service as theirchosen employee charity partner for 2026/27.Abi Pearce, Wales Air Ambulance’s Corporate Partnerships Manager, said: “Aston Martin isa prestigious brand, with an incredible legacy.“We are hugely grateful to…
REFORM WALES CLASHED WITH PLAID OVER BURKA BAN
Jason O’Connell MS led Senedd debate on Reform’s motion, “Full face coverings are against British Values”. Reform Wales clashed with Plaid Cymru in the Senedd as Jason O’Connell MS led a debate calling for greater scrutiny of full-face coverings. The Muslim Council of Wales had voiced concerns to Jason and Reform Wales over the motion,…
Welsh Conservatives welcome Wrexham’s UK City of Culture 2029 shortlist success
The Welsh Conservatives have welcomed the announcement that Wrexham has been shortlisted to become UK City of Culture 2029. Wrexham is one of four finalists, alongside Blackpool, Milton Keynes and Sheffield. The winning city will receive £10 million in UK Government funding, with the winner announced in early 2027. Sam Rowlands MS, Welsh Conservative Member…
THREE Fined By Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Over £1500 For Fly-Tipping!
THREE people who failed to attend Fly-tipping Enforcement interviews have been fined a combined total of £1562 at Merthyr Magistrates Court. The three separate individuals, walked away with a fine of over £500 each by failing to comply with a Notice pursuant to Section 108(4)(c) and (l) of the Environment Act 1995, having previously been…
PROPOSED MOVE FOR GODREAMAN POSTOFFICE TO A NEW, NEARBY, LOCATION
Proposed move to Premier, 31-32 Jubilee Road, CF44 6DD Same existing operator Close to current locationPost Office is proposing to move Godreaman Post Office to a new, nearby, location –Premier, 31-32 Jubilee Road, CF44 6DD, with the same operator. It is important that operators make the very best use of their resources to ensure…
Plaid Cymru Members of the Senedd for Pontypridd, Cynon Merthyr call for urgent action on coal tip safety on the anniversary of the Aberfan disaster
In remembering Aberfan on the 60th anniversary of the disaster this week, Plaid Cymru Members of the Senedd for Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr have urged the UK Government to fund coal tip safety in Wales to protect communities today. On 21 October 1966, an avalanche of coal waste and slurry swept down the mountainside above the…
South Wales households urged to prepare for Storm Austen
National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is asking customers in South Wales to be prepared in case of power cuts during Storm Austen. Forecasters say strong winds and heavy rain are due tomorrow, bringing the possibility of power outages and other disruption. The electricity network is built to be resilient, but extreme weather can impact power…
Aberfan tragedy must never be forgotten
Darren Millar MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, has paid tribute to the victims of the Aberfan disaster, remembering the 116 children and 28 adults who lost their lives on 21 October 1966. Speaking on the 60th anniversary of the tragedy, Darren Millar MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, said: “The Aberfan disaster was one…