A few days have now passed now since one of the most divisive presidents in the history of the USA has taken the oath of office, and all of us are still here! In a speech that echoed much of the rhetoric he spouted before the election, President Trump reiterated that he wanted to take…
Download (opens in new window) PDF [1.55MB] This report examines the effectiveness of local authorities’ arrangements for funding third sector services. The report concludes that local authorities are not always making the best use of the third sector nor doing enough to ensure they are securing value for money. AUDIT Office would like your feedback Did you…
South Wales Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 60-year-old Andy Marley.Mr Marley was last seen at his home in Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd, at about 1pm on Tuesday 24 January. Later that day he contacted a family member from a phone box in Taunton and his family believe he may have been heading towards Devon…
A former recruitment consultant has been prosecuted for taking client records containing personal information to her new job. Rebecca Gray pleaded guilty at Warrington Magistrates’ Court on 18 January to a section 55 obtaining offence under the Data Protection Act. The defendant, who worked for Elite Employment Group in Widnes, emailed the contact details of…
THE Stroke Association has launched a Wales-wide campaign aimed at reducing the number of strokes across the country. Three specific risk factors put people at an increased risk of having a stroke. The charity’s Lower your risk of stroke campaign will raise awareness of the number of strokes caused by high blood pressure, Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Transient…
People across Rhondda Cynon Taf are being challenged to take part in Swim22, a charity event where swimmers of all ages can swim the distance of the English Channel in their local pool. Diabetes UK Cymru is encouraging everyone, from experienced swimmers to doggy paddlers, to sign up to the challenge to get fit…
