Welsh Conservatives say that a Welsh Government led by Plaid Cymru would raise income tax in Wales. The claims come after Plaid Cymru leader, Leanne Wood, admitted that she would use the new income tax powers in Wales to “maximise the amount of money in the budget to spend on public services.” Welsh…
Pontcysyllte aqueduct, carved from Welsh sequoia by Kim Neith-Thompson Welsh timber has been highly sought after by the construction, manufacturing and fencing sectors for decades, but that’s not the whole story. While most of the timber which left Natural Resources Wales’ managed forests last year was destined for these traditional markets, Welsh businesses are…
Chris Coleman, Robin Williams and Warren Gatland have been picked out for achievements in 2015, with one of the high performance coaches to be named Coach of the Year at Wales Sport Awards 2015. Under manager Chris Coleman, Wales have become a dominant force in European football and entered the top 10 of the FIFA…
Shoppers can enjoy FREE parking in Rhondda Cynon Taf throughout December thanks to an important Council initiative. The special festive treat will remove some of the Christmas shopping hassle as all Rhondda Cynon Taf Council owned or managed car parks will be free to use for the entire month of December, after 10am. All vehicles…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is warning residents to be on their guard against scammers claiming to be from Trading Standards, or an agency working for them, who are contacting people offering to reimburse money previously lost as a result of rogue traders. The offences are of particular concern as they are targeting people who have…
A Public Health Revolution – with a dedicated Deputy Minister and Public Health Champions within every local authority – will be the focus of a conference contribution by Darren Millar AM. Speaking at an event to mark the Welsh Institute for Health and Social Care’s 20th anniversary, the Shadow Health Minister will also call…
Work to restore Welsh peatlands is showing signs of success – but there’s a lot more to do. That’s the key message from the Wales Peatland Action Group as the Welsh Government’s Minister for Natural Resources Carl Sargeant prepares to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, which runs from 30 November to…
On Tuesday, our team of top Year 11 public speakers took part in the regional round of the ESU National Public Speaking competition, which was being hosted by St John’s. They competed against seven teams from all over RCT and performed to an exceptionally high standard. David Anthony took on the role of Chairperson, and…
A group of over 40 Year 9 pupils visited the National Coal Museum at Big Pit, Blaenavon on 25th November 2015. The group toured the workings and tunnels of the former mine that closed in 1980. Many of the children were quite taken aback at how difficult and dangerous life was for our forefathers who…
