Coming up in October is an event designed to bring together artists (aged 16+) who love painting outdoors. Guaranteeing good weather on the day is beyond the organisers control but whatever the elements throw at us they hope participants will turn up in droves for a fun day out. How to participate: Register your interest…
Police suspect Naomi to be with Staffordshire man CCTV footage released which shows her last knownmovements Police investigating the disappearance of teenager Naomi Rees suspect her to be with a man from Staffordshire and are appealing for them to make contact.Naomi went missing from her home in Rhydyfelin, near Pontypridd, South Wales, on Wednesday, 15 August, 2018.Officers…
If you have been thinking about fostering but have not yet taken the chance to find out more, NOW is the time! That is the message from the men and women of Fostering RCT, who are already caring for babies, children and young people who are, through no fault of their own, unable to live…
A great-grandmother has thanked the Macmillan nurse and the palliative care unit who cared for her husband in his final moments in a new film.Yvonne Peters, from Pontyclun, has thanked the Macmillan nurse and staff at the Y Bwthyn palliative care unit in Pontypridd Cottage Hospital for the excellent care they gave her husband John,…
Autumn Season at Theatr Brycheiniog is the busiest season of all, with over 50 shows, events and workshops taking place at the bustling canal-side venue. With the launch of live screenings, talks, live music, and plenty of family entertainment, the venue prides itself in having an event that will appeal to everyone this autumn! Brecon…
Two thirds (65%) of appeals are allowed in cases where councillors refuse planning permission for a 50-plus residential unit scheme despite a planning officer’s recommendation for approval, research by planning consultancy Lichfields has suggested. In preparing its report Lichfields looked at all 309 appeals for residential proposals of more than 50 residential units decided in…
Diverse Cymru is pleased to announce our new training and support bursary for diverse people working in Wales’ high end film and TV industries. Supported by Creative Skillset and the High-end TV Levy fund, we are offering a simple training bursary and mentoring programme for people from protected characteristic groups, who already have some experience…
Care Inspectorate made (DSS) inspection of children's services in the Vale of Glamorgan Council during the month of May 2018. The inspection made considering the experience and progress on the periphery of care, looked after children and care leavers, and the use of foster care, residential care and locations outside the area. Inspectors also made inquiries consider…
The Local Government Association has warned that councils must continue to try to collect council tax from everyone eligible, even if that involves using bailiffs, after a report from Citizens’ Advice calling for better regulation of “unaccountable bailiff firms”. The charity said its involvement in bailiff problems had increased by 24% since regulations were introduced…
Fifty-year-old staff nurse Michelle Jones from Aberdare has recently returned to work after undergoing a liver transplant. Michelle, who works in theatres as a recovery nurse, has worked in the NHS since 1986, starting her career as a clerical officer then deciding to train as a nurse. Michelle qualified as a registered nurse in 1990…
