Officers from our Community Safety Team recently seized alcohol from a group of youths, in the Pontypridd area, as part of our aim to reduce youth annoyance. Police Sergeant Mike Rudall explains: "Youth annoyance and anti-social behaviour remains a top concern for our communities in both county boroughs with agencies, including ourselves, Rhondda Cynon Taf…
Between 9th – 15th November, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is supporting Electrical Safety Week, run by Electrical Safety First, an independent charity committed to reducing deaths and injuries caused by electricity in the home. This year the campaign focuses on the UK as a nation of pet lovers, and uses the emotive pull…
Officers in Pwllgwaun are appealing for information after offensive wording was sprayed onto a back gate of an elderly couple in the area. The gate was targeted by vandals who used spray paint to write objectionable words across it. We would like to hear from anyone with information on the offence, which happened sometime between…
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is reminding the public to stay safe and take extra care during Bonfire Night celebrations. Every year, the service is called to deal with firework and bonfire-related injuries through improper handling of fireworks and people taking unnecessary risks. Greg Lloyd, the Trust’s Head of Clinical Operations, said: “We want people to…
The Welsh Liberal Democrats are today launching a package of radical policies to revitalise Wales’ struggling high streets. In government, the party would establish ‘High Street Wales’ to empower people to drive the regeneration of their local communities and tackle dereliction and decay. Based on the ‘Main Street’ movement in America, it would offer education,…
The Welsh Liberal Democrats are today launching a package of radical policies to revitalise Wales’ struggling high streets. In government, the party would establish ‘High Street Wales’ to empower people to drive the regeneration of their local communities and tackle dereliction and decay. Based on the ‘Main Street’ movement in America, it would offer education,…
Children’s Commissioner for Wales, Sally Holland, has spoken about the need for greater support for children leaving care. Ms Holland has spoken about a collective responsibility towards looked after children and young people and feels they are being let down at the last hurdle. Children and young people in the care system are being invested…
Local authority workers who abuse powers to spy on the public for ‘trivial’ offences will face two years in jail under laws unveiled by the Government today. The new legislation could also lead to councils being banned from accessing the public’s Internet browsing history if they are found to be misusing it. The Investigatory Powers…
AT A recent training course for five newly-recruited Community First Responders (CFRs), the Welsh Ambulance Service presented a certificate of appreciation in grateful recognition of the support provided by Gilfach Goch Community Association and Taf Cluster Communities First for the work in training CFRs to help save lives in the local community. Matt Robertson, Taf…
