Nine Years On and Dogs Are Still Fouling Our Streets — So Why Is RCT Patting Itself on the Back?
Cast your minds back to January 2025. We asked on AberdareOnline where RCT Council’s 14 Dog Wardens and Community Wardens had disappeared to. We questioned whether the promised crackdown following complaints from Llantwit Fardre RFC — dogs running riot on their sports pitches — amounted to anything more than a strongly worded Facebook post and…
All four Plaid Cymru MPs vote against code of practice supporting women-only services
All four Plaid Cymru Westminster MPs backed a motion opposing the UK Government’s Code of Practice supporting single-sex services for women, prompting calls for the party to explain its position to women in Wales. The motion targeted official guidance that protects women-only services under the Equality Act 2010, covering everything from domestic abuse refuges to…
JASON O’CONNELL MS WELCOMES DESIGN & SUPPLY BUYOUT
Reform Wales’ Shadow Minister for Economy and Transport, Jason O’Connell MS, has welcomed the management buyout of Merthyr Tydfil-based manufacturer Design & Supply, describing it as a boost for the local economy and skilled local jobs. The £3.1 million deal will see the specialist steel door manufacturer acquired by an experienced internal management team comprising Tom Grother, Scott Davies and Damien Regis, with…
Connecting systems for better health and care
Connecting every stage of the health and care system is key to improving patient outcomes and reducing waiting times. This is the call in a new paper examining the challenges and causes of poor patient flow, including some of the solutions to help people manage their own health more effectively. Today the Bevan Commission, Wales’s leading independent health and care think tank, launches Chain Reaction: Managing patient flows across health and care systems and services….
Wales charity shines light on emotional impact of illness ahead of celebratory annual fundraising ball
Nearly 48% of adults in Wales, around 1.2 million people, live with at least one longstanding condition and a Welsh charity says the emotional impact of this is still not widely understood or supported. Daring to Dream – the Emotional Health Charity, says its 2026 Ball & Auction in Cardiff on Friday June 12, 2026…
NEXT to open first store in Caerphilly
Major national retailer NEXT has been given the green light to open its first store in the Caerphilly county borough. Major national retailer NEXT has been given the green light to open its first store in the Caerphilly county borough. Planning permission has been granted for NEXT to establish a new store within a vacant…
An investigation has been launched after a fire destroyed coaches in Aberaman
Keepings Coaches At around 2am Saturday morning we had the devastating news a fire had broken out at our Aberaman depot. Thankfully with the quick actions of our surroundings neighbours, South Wales fire service and our family members 50% of our home to school fleet managed to be saved. There is still an investigation ongoing…
SPECSAVERS’ BEST WORST TEAM IS BACK FOR ITS FIFTH SEASON AND THE SEARCH IS ON FOR THE WORST GRASSROOTS TEAM IN THE COUNTRY
4 June 2026: SPECSAVERS has launched its search for a new grassroots club to star in the next season of its YouTube series Specsavers’ Best Worst Team, and after a remarkable track record, they’re setting the bar even lower. Season 5 saw Warley FC guided through a full season by Micah Richards, assistant manager and previous…
Funding secures future of vital Evanstown Community Hwb
The local Evanstown community is benefitting after a £19,000 funding boost has helped to secure the future of the Evanstown Community Hwb. The Hwb, which has run from a portacabin at Abercerdin Primary School since March 2024, has become a vital local resource – providing essential support, affordable goods, and a welcoming space for social…
TOWN centres are getting a state-of-the-art digital makeover as a Welsh enterprise agency helps high streets stay visible and competitive in an increasingly online world.
SMART Busnes, delivered by Antur Cymru, has created Digital Place Plans for the six towns it supports in Ceredigion, giving each one a detailed look at how it performs online. The plans examine everything from promotion, coordination and marketing to social media presence, showing where they may be losing customers and what practical steps can…