WELSH REFORM LEADER WELCOMED IN MERTHYR ALONGSIDE FARAGE
Pontypridd, Cynon Merthyr Candidates and Branch Manger alongside Dan Thomas Nigel Farage and Dan Thomas visited Merthyr this week, meeting residents and Reform supporters as the party continues to grow its presence ahead of the Senedd election. During the visit, Farage and Thomas spoke with locals and campaigners before stopping for a pint at a…
BILLIONS IN PUBLIC SPENDING UNDER SCRUTINY: WHAT IT COULD MEAN FOR ABERDARE AND RHONDDA CYNON TAF
ABERDARE — More than £1 billion in public spending linked to project overruns, policy reversals and administrative issues has been identified in Wales since devolution in 1999. But what would that level of spending mean closer to home in Rhondda Cynon Taf? A review of audit reports, committee findings and publicly available data highlights a…
Campaign group secures permission to advance all grounds in judicial review of Wales pylons scheme
A community group and charity who were granted the right to judicial review over plans to build more than 200 kilometres of high-voltage pylons and substations through rural Wales on four grounds but refused on two have now been granted permission on the additional two grounds, following an appeal. In January 2026, community group Justice for…
Help support Abercynon CC U11, U13 and U15 teams
Abercynon cricket club members and friends are taking part in the Ian Moses memorial walk, supporting walking in the valleys for young cricketers. Ian was a massive part of life in Abercynon. A keen supporter of youth sporting programmes in and around Abercynon and of course, Abercynon Cricket Club. All funds raised will go towards…
Dog Walk to Support Autism Unit at Risca Comprehensive
A community dog walk is being organised to raise awareness and funds for the ASC Centre at Risca Comprehensive School. “Walkies for Autism” is a two-mile walk through Cwmcarn Forest, bringing people together to celebrate and support young people with autism. A community dog walk is being organised to raise awareness and funds for the…
World Liver Day 2026 “Solid Habits, Strong Liver”
Your liver works hard every day to keep your body healthy, from filtering toxins to supporting digestion and energy. The challenge is that liver problems don’t always cause obvious symptoms straight away, so it can be easy to not realise there is a problem until it becomes more serious. The good news is that many…
Caedraw Pupils Nominated for Prestigious Into Film Award for Second Consecutive Year
Pupils at Caedraw Primary School are celebrating outstanding success after being nominated for the Best Animation (Ages 5–11) category at the Into Film Awards for the second year running. Following last year’s amazing achievement, the school has once again been invited to attend the prestigious ceremony in London which the pupils are eagerly looking forward to. This…
Enhanced payments for kinship and connected person carers
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved proposals to introduce enhanced financial support for kinship and connected person carers, recognising the vital role they play in supporting vulnerable children. The decision follows the allocation of £690,000 agreed by Council as part of the 2026/27 budget and will come into effect from 1 April 2026. Kinship…
Wales Stillbirth Rates “Unacceptably High”, Says Welsh Conservatives
Following data from Sands, the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity, which highlights that Wales continues to have a higher stillbirth rate than the rest of the UK, with limited progress in reducing neonatal deaths. Welsh Conservative Spokesperson for Health & Social Care, Peter Fox has called for immediate action to reduce these shocking…
“Seeing the improvements to my life has been so worth it.” – David’s Falls Prevention Experience
Anyone can have a fall, but the older people get, the more likely it becomes, especially if they have mobility problems. If a person is at risk of falls, certain lifestyle changes can help them avoid injuries and boost confidence and independence. One of those ways is through Falls Prevention courses; a series of classes…