Aberdare trio jailed for drugs offences
Three people have been jailed following a search of a property in Penywaun in April 2026 Ashley Clarke, 24 from Aberdare was sentenced to 2 years and ten months in prison and disqualified from driving for two years following his conviction Bradley Clarke-Wright, 27 from Aberdare was sentenced to three years and three months following…
Plaid Cymru repeatedly criticised Labour’s education record — as fresh PISA results expose Wales’s widening gap
Plaid Cymru has repeatedly criticised the Labour-led Welsh Government over standards, funding, staffing and outcomes in Welsh education during Labour’s 27 years in office.That history is particularly relevant following the publication of the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment—PISA—results, which show Wales behind England, Scotland and Northern Ireland in maths, reading and science.Wales scored 456…
WALES’ COMMUNITY PHARMACIES WARN PRESSURES ARE NOW IMPACTING THE DELIVERY OF PHARMACEUTICAL CARE
Community Pharmacies in Wales have warned that severe financial,workforce and medicines supply pressures are making it harder forpharmacy teams to deliver pharmaceutical care and are threatening thefuture viability of the community pharmacy network in Wales.Community Pharmacy Wales (CPW’s) Community Pharmacy PressureSurvey 2026, which received 154 responses from across all seven HealthBoards, reveals widespread concern about…
South Wales Seniors Golf Classic marks 23 years of raising funds for lifesaving service!
One of Wales Air Ambulance’s long-standing supporters, the South Wales Seniors GolfClassic, has helped raise an incredible £144,000 for the Charity over the past 23 years.That is equivalent to the cost of 41 combined lifesaving missions by air and road.“It’s an extraordinary amount of money,” said Clive Evans, Secretary of the South WalesSeniors Golf Classic.“We…
Leisure Lifestyle announces National Fitness Day plans
Leisure Lifestyle has announced a week of offers and challenges to help residents get active as part of National Fitness Day 2026. Taking place on Wednesday 16th September, National Fitness Day is an annual campaign led by ukactive which celebrates the positive impact physical activity can have on our health and wellbeing. This year’s theme, Powered by…
Burglary at Miskin Terrace in Mountain Ash SWP are appealing for information.
Officers investigating a dwelling burglary that occurred around 10:40 pm on Thursday, August 27, at Miskin Terrace in Mountain Ash are appealing for information. Investigators have seen a man dressed all in black carrying a yellow bag leaving the address and heading in the direction of Penrhiwceiber down Miskin Road. If you know have any…
Economy needs more than vibes
Responding to the Chancellor’s speech on economic growth today, Janet Finch-Saunders MS, Shadow Minister for the Economy, said: “The Chancellor talks about growth, but growth doesn’t come from warm words and good vibes. It comes from making Wales a competitive place to do business. “He admits that energy bills, regulation and labour costs are holding businesses…
Wales falling further behind rest of UK in damning PISA results
Wales is continuing to fall behind the rest of the UK in international education rankings, with new PISA results showing Welsh pupils significantly underperforming their peers in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The PISA 2025 results show Wales recorded an average score of 456 in maths, compared with 492 in England, 473 in Northern Ireland…
Registrations for this year’s Nos Galan Road Races are about to open!
It’s the news all fun runners and elite racers have been waiting for, registration for the world-famous Nos Galan Road Races in Mountain Ash opens on Monday 14th September at 10am! One of Wales’ most iconic sporting traditions, the Nos Galan Road Races celebrate the life and achievements of legendary Welsh runner Guto Nyth Brân. Founded in 1958, the…
An Aberdare pub is to cut the price of all food and drink by 7.5 per cent on Thursday, 17 September.
Yr Ieuan Ap Iago in High Street is supporting Tax Equality Day, aimed at highlighting the benefit of aVAT reduction in the hospitality industry. Prices at the Wetherspoon pub will be reduced for one day only. So, for example, the total price of a meal and drinks for an individual will be reduced from £10…