Parent and Toddler Groups support families across Wales
Parents and carers across Wales are being encouraged to discover the benefits of The Salvation Army’s Parent and Toddler groups, with registration now open ahead of the autumn term. The groups offer an affordable, welcoming space for families, typically costing between £1 and £3 per family, often with refreshments included. Parent and Toddler groups are…
Ricky Harris missing update: man arrested
Police investigating the disappearance of missing Ricky Harris have arrested a man. The 41-year-old from Mountain Ash was arrested on suspicion of preventing a lawful burial and perverting the course of justice in connection with Ricky’s disappearance. He remains in police custody and the investigation is on-going. Ricky’s family has been updated and continue to…
“WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT SUICIDE IN THE VALLEYS” SAYS JASON O’CONNELL MS
Jason O’Connell MS, Pontypridd, Cynon, Merthyr MS has called for urgent action on suicide and mental health in the South Wales Valleys after figures showed Merthyr Tydfil recorded the highest suicide rate of any local authority in Wales between 2021 and 2023. Merthyr Tydfil recorded 18.4 suicides per 100,000 people compared with a Welsh average…
AS EMPLOYERS LEAN ON TEMP WORK, SCREENING DEMAND IS BUILDING IN THE SECTORS UNDER MOST PRESSURE, SAYS CBS
he UK’s temporary recruitment market is showing its strongest signs of recovery in more than two years, but Complete Background Screening (CBS), one of the UK’s most trusted providers of pre-employment screening and DBS checks, is warning recruiters not to overlook the impact this could have on vetting and onboarding times. The latest KPMG and REC UK…
Jason O’Connell MS calls for urgent action to protect Tata Workers
Jason O’Connell MS has called for an urgent statement from the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise following further delays to Tata Steel’s electric arc furnace project in Port Talbot. Mr O’Connell said workers and their families must now become the Welsh Government’s “absolute priority” amid growing uncertainty surrounding the future of steelmaking in South Wales. Workers…
Team Wales Athlete Inspires Pupils at Trinity Fields School
Pupils at Trinity Fields School were given a unique opportunity to learn from an international athlete during a special visit organised by Sport Caerphilly. Will Bishop, a Team Wales wheelchair basketball player and gold medal-winning para-athlete, visited the school on Wednesday 10th June, delivering two practical sessions and taking part in a Q&A assembly with pupils….
11 Reform MSs vote with Conservatives and Plaid Cymru to attack own party’s manifesto.
Conservative MS Sam Rowlands has welcomed the fact that 11 Reform MSs voted with the Conservatives and Plaid Cymru yesterday on a motion criticising the lack of a childcare policy in Reform’s manifesto. The final amended motion, which received the support of 11 Reform MSs, began by noting that, “Reform UK had no commitments on childcare…
THREE fined in crackdown on blue badge abuse in RCT
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is issuing a stark warning to anyone who abuses the use of Blue Disabled Badges following the successful prosecution of THREE offenders last month. THREE people were caught wrongfully using Blue Badges across the County Borough, TWO of which were parked in the Council owned car park in Gas Road, Pontypridd…
Maintaining effective drainage at Mountain Ash tip site
Important maintenance work will take place at the Craig y Duffryn tip in Mountain Ash from next week, as vegetation clearance will reduce the risk of obstructions to the site drainage. Last year, the tip – located off the A4059 near Mountain Ash Comprehensive School – benefitted from a Welsh Government-funded scheme that created several on-site…
HMRC doubles funding for customers who need extra support
More than £11 million in funding available for organisations to help customers with their taxaffairs.Voluntary and Community sector organisations invited to bid for funding from today.Successful organisations will receive three-year funding grants from April 2027. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has pledged more than £11 million to support customers whoneed extra help, as it launches…