A draft Drone Bill, to be published in spring 2018, will hand the police new powers to prevent the unsafe or criminal use of drones, the Government has announced. The measures are “intended to allow drone users to continue flying safely and legally, helping to place the UK at the forefront of the fast-growing drone…
When winter maintenance gets raised around this time each year everyone usually immediately thinks about gritting or salt spreading on our roads, which although beneficial on one hand is also unfriendly towards asphalt roads. The salt can over time penetrate into the asphalt and weaken the material acting as a precursor for pot-holes being formed….
International supermarket chain Aldi is confirmed as the official water sponsors for the 2017 Nos Galan Road Races in Mountain Ash on New Year’s Eve. Aldi GB and Aldi Cardiff are proud sponsors of this year’s Nos Galan Road Races. Organisers Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and the Nos Galan Committee are delighted that one of…
The Welsh Government has been urged to rethink its expansion of the overseas office model. The Labour administration is expanding its network in 2018 in a bid to boost post-Brexit trade. There will be new offices in Canada, France, Germany and Qatar. However, Welsh Conservatives have called on the Welsh Labour Government to introduce a…
Be part of Cwm Taf University Health Board’s musical extravaganza this December to celebrate Christmas at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon, Mountain Ash between December 4th – 15th, 2017. The events commence on December 4th with Tenovus Choir – ‘Sing with Us’ – conducted by Iori Haugan, past member of Only Boys Aloud. Christmas Entertainment at Ysbyty…
In an increasingly digital world, more and more toys and devices aimed at children now have the internet-connected technology. As the Christmas shopping season begins, many parents will be considering buying them for their children. By Steve Wood, Deputy Commissioner (Policy). The ICO supports innovation and creative uses of personal data, but this cannot be at…
Current cancer waiting times targets in Wales could end up being scrapped under plans announced by Welsh Government. At present, there are two targets for cancer waiting times in Wales: • Urgent route, starting within 62 days – target is 95% • Non-urgent route, starting within 31 days – target is 98% Under new…
The First Minister has today announced that he will refer himself under the Ministerial Code so that an independent adviser can investigate allegations of bullying within his office. The investigation will decide whether the First Minister broke the Ministerial Code and misled the Assembly over his knowledge of bullying allegations. Responding, leader of the Welsh…
To coincide with Carers Rights Day 2017, Carers Wales has released the report on the State of Caring in Wales (2017) The report is a collection of views and experiences on what life is like for carers across Wales. Please click here to see the full report State of Caring in Wales 2017
Public Health Wales is urging anyone from the age of six months upwards with a long-term health condition to get protected against flu with a free NHS vaccination. People with chronic medical conditions are more at risk than others from complications of flu, including pneumonia. Conditions that can put people more at risk include diabetes,…
