RNIB Cymru sets out steps that local authorities can take to support blind and partially sighted people to live independent lifestyles With a month to go until the Local Authority elections across Wales, RNIB Cymru has set out steps that local authorities can take to support blind and partially sighted people to live independent lifestyles….
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) officers are responding to a major pollution incident which is likely to have a serious effect on some rivers in South East Wales. The incident happened after a lagoon containing up to 450,000 litres of slurry failed causing a significant discharge into a tributary of the River Honddu. Both the tributary…
AberdareOnline has received a copy of a letter that was addressed to Dr. Manon Antoniazzi Chief Executive and Clerk of the Assembly and Nick Bennett, Public Services Ombudsman for Wales. Dear Sir or Madam, April 2nd, 2017 I wish to bring to your attention a matter causing considerable concern that needs to be resolved….
One of the UK's foremost wildlife photographers, David Bailey, will be publishing a striking collection of images in his first book, Wildlife Wanderer. To mark the publication, launch events will be held at the Drill Hall in Chepstow on 27 April and at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth on 6 May. Tireless in…
New research by scientists at the University of York suggests that there is a potential link between eating Marmite and activity in the brain. The study found that participants consuming a teaspoon of Marmite every day for a month, compared to a control group who consumed peanut butter, showed a substantial reduction of around 30…
New rules, proposed by Ofgem today, to put a 12 month time limit on energy back bills will help protect consumers, says Citizens Advice. The national charity has been calling on Ofgem to make this a mandatory requirement in suppliers’ licences after the evidence showed suppliers weren’t always acting under the voluntary guidelines. Citizens…
With the lambing season well underway, NFU Cymru is calling on dog owners to keep a tight rein on their pets when out in the countryside. NFU Cymru Group Secretary for Pwllheli and Caernarfon, Hedd Rhys, has seen at first-hand the devastation that sheep worrying causes to livestock and farmers. He said: “We need the…
The official launch of ‘Baby Teeth DO Matter’ is taking place in the foyer of Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil on Monday, April 10th at 10am. Bring your child along to meet our mascot and talk to the team about dental care for your child. Cwm Taf University Health Board is making it a priority to: increase…
