A young apprentice at leading civil engineering firm Jones Bros has been short-listed for a top industry award from a record number of entrants. James Symon is in the running for the Apprentice of the Year in the Construction News Specialists Awards 2016 after his enthusiasm and commitment impressed his managers who nominated him. James,…
Diabetes UK Cymru is calling on Cwm Taf University Health Board to provide more education for the growing number of people living with diabetes in Rhondda Cynon Taf. More people than ever have been diagnosed with the condition in Rhondda Cynon Taf and ahead of this World Diabetes Day (14 November), the charity is…
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have blamed Labour’s lack of a coherent economic strategy for a rise in Welsh unemployment over the last quarter, while UK average unemployment is falling. Statistics released today by the Office of National Statistics show that in the 3 months to September this year, the Welsh unemployment rate rose by 0.2…
New figures released by the Office for National Statistics show that unemployment slightly increased in Wales between July and September – from 90,000 between April and June, to 93,000. Commenting on the figures, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for the Economy – William Graham – said: "Today’s figures highlight the fragile nature of the…
The Welsh Liberal Democrats are celebrating a “victory for transparency” as Labour Ministers announce their intention to begin publishing ministerial decision reports again, a u-turn following pressure by the party. In September, Labour Ministers faced criticism for deciding to stop publishing a log of ministerial decisions. Since then, the Welsh Lib Dems began obtaining the…
Cwm Taf University Health Board held its latest Board meeting on November 4th at Ynysmeurig House in Abercynon. This bulletin sets out the key messages from the meeting about healthcare provision in Cwm Taf. The full Board papers can be found here but if you have any queries or questions about the issues discussed please do not…
Welsh Conservatives will today call for a full government review of the support available for older people in Wales. Leading a debate in the Senedd, the Shadow Minister for Health will call on the Welsh government to improve the opportunities available to older people and ensure contribution to economic and social life in Wales…
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Cameron Douglas and Owen Young to School Rugby Officers who will be responsible for delivering the WRU’s mandate for promoting rugby within the school and our feeder primary schools. This is an excellent initiative, we will be looking to coach all young rugby players and to develop young rugby…
