Aberfan 60
As Wales prepares to mark the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Rhondda Heritage Park Museum has launched a series of local remembrance events for all to attend. Those who wish to reflect and remember on October 21 are invited to visit the Trehafod museum for open access and organised activities…
DVSA publishes 2025 Market Surveillance Unit programme results
DVSA has published its Market Surveillance Unit (MSU) 2025 programme and emissions testing results. The MSU inspects vehicles, trailers, parts, and equipment to make sure they are safe for people to buy and use. It also checks that they meet current and relevant environmental standards. Emissions testing DVSA aims to check a representative selection of…
October half-term disability sessions across Caerphilly
A programme of disability swimming and play sessions will take place across Caerphilly this October half term, giving children, young people and families opportunities to get active, have fun and socialise. Running from Monday 26th to Friday 30th October, the programme brings together dedicated Leisure Lifestyle pool sessions and a Caerphilly Play disability session. Date…
Rising negligence bill is further evidence of NHS crisis
More than £600million has been paid out in clinical negligence and personal injury claims in Wales over the past five years, prompting the Welsh Conservatives to demand the Welsh Government call a health emergency. £145 million has been paid out in claims for the year 2025-26. On page 733 of a 1,100-page set of papers…
Get set for half-term fun across Caerphilly
Looking for ways to keep the children busy this October half term? There’s plenty of family fun across Caerphilly county borough, with swimming, sports camps, climbing and play sessions to fill the school break. Start your half term with some fun in the swimming pool! Whether you’re spending time together in the water or keeping…
National Grid funding helps Aberdare community grow food and skills
Fresh locally grown food will be on the menu for more people in Aberdare – with a little help from National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED). The company is supporting Nurturing Our Roots, based at Caradog Primary School, to create a new growing space where residents of all ages can come together to produce seasonal food. …
Welsh jewellery brand aims to top £130k with 10,000 poppy pins for Army charity
CLOGAU is aiming for another record-breaking Remembrance campaign after raisingalmost £130,000 for the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF).The award-winning Welsh jewellery brand has produced 10,000 limited-edition poppy pinsfor 2026 as it looks to build on two years of successful fundraising.The third annual pin campaign will give customers another chance to support servingsoldiers, veterans and their families…
Teams continue to tackle kerosene pollution on the River Taff
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is working with partner organisations and the operator in response to the kerosene pollution incident affecting a tributary of the River Taff. Swift action taken since the pollution was first reported on Friday (16 October) has significantly reduced the amount of fuel reaching the river. The incident involves complex underground drainage…
Plaid must cancel council tax revaluation
Speaking ahead of a statement by the Welsh Government Finance Minister on Council Tax, Sam Rowlands MS, Shadow Minister for Finance, said: “Plaid Cymru must cancel the planned council tax revaluation, scheduled for 2028, which will push households into higher bands and increase council tax bills at a time when families are already struggling with…
Welsh Government must follow NHS England on single-sex wards
Commenting on the announcement that NHS England is issuing new guidance that patients should be assigned to single-sex wards based on their biological sex assigned at birth, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow Minister for Health and Social Care, said: “This is a welcome announcement for patients in England. “Women should not have to worry about their…