Senedd Unanimously Supports the Urgent Need for Sustainable Hospice Funding in Wales
Hospices across Wales have welcomed yesterday’s Senedd debate on palliative and end of life care, which saw unanimous cross‑party support for the motion calling for fair, sustainable funding for hospice services. The united backing from all parties in the Senedd reflects a clear recognition that hospices urgently need certainty around both immediate and long‑term funding…
Make a lifesaving difference with Wales Air Ambulance’s £3,000 Autumn Raffle!
A former horse rider whose leg was saved after she suffered a horrendous injury during a dayout with a friend is supporting Wales Air Ambulance’s Autumn Raffle.“What was meant to be a fun day of riding turned into my worst nightmare at the final jump,”Charlotte Gude said, “As I lay waiting for help, so many…
How local donations are helping improve breast surgery at Snowdrop
Patients receiving care at the Snowdrop Breast Centre are benefiting from new technology made possible through local charitable donations. The Pintuition system, funded through CTM NHS Charity’s Giving to Pink fund, helps surgeons locate targeted areas of breast tissue during surgery, offering a wire-free alternative to traditional techniques. For patients, this means a more comfortable…
Impact of RCT Food Partnership highlighted during Down to Zero visit
The positive impact of the RCT Food partnership has been highlighted during a recent visit to Down to Zero by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality, Sioned Williams. Working to improve access to affordable food and strengthen local food networks across Rhondda Cynon Taf, the Council works alongside community…
Memories of Aberfan tragedy preserved 60 years on
Ahead of the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, a former officer of The Salvation Army who supported families in the immediate aftermath recalled a grieving father asking, ‘Where is your God now?’ To mark the anniversary on 21 October, two members of The Salvation Army who witnessed the tragedy first hand, Sheila Davies (94)…
Cwm Taf Health Board and Community Beds – Frequently Asked Questions
Community beds provide care for patients who no longer need treatment in an acute hospital bed but who are not quite ready to return home yet. Patients may need a community bed for: There are currently fewer community beds available in Bridgend than in other parts of Cwm Taf Morgannwg, which means that some patients…
Cwmclydach Primary marches to Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru Gold Status
Cwmclydach Primary School has become the first school in Rhondda Cynon Taf to achieve Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru Gold Status from SSCE Cymru, recognising its outstanding support for Service children and their families. The school previously secured Bronze Status in June 2022 and Silver Status in October 2023. After successfully retaining its Silver Status…
Shwmae Su’mae Day: Mountain Ash teacher shares five tips for learning Welsh
Five tips for learning Welsh, from Chloe Paine 1. Start with a few simple phrases every day For someone just starting, I’d recommend focusing on using a few simple phrases every day rather than trying to memorise large amounts of vocabulary. Building a habit of speaking Welsh, even for a few minutes a day, can…
DVSA HGV enforcement update: September 2026
Welcome to the latest of our regular enforcement updates - where we’ll share: Our priority is to keep everyone protected from unsafe vehicles and drivers and we conduct investigations into non-compliance issues as part of our ongoing enforcement activity. We want to share a recent court case with you that demonstrates what happens where non-compliance is detected, so you can see what action we…
REFORM MS DEMANDS ANSWERS OVER TAXPAYER MONEY SPENT ON ABANDONED M4 RELIEF ROAD
Reform Wales is demanding answers from the Welsh Government over its decision to rule out the M4 Black Route, with Jason O’Connell MS seeking evidence to justify abandoning the scheme after significant public money had been spent on its development. Taxpayers funded the acquisition of land and properties for the original scheme before it was…