The 'Get MOT reminders' service has now been extended to commercial vehicles such as buses, lorries and their trailers. If you own a specialist vehicle, lorry or bus you can now sign up to get free reminders by text message or email to let you know when your vehicle's annual test is due. You’ll get a reminder…
A vivid portrait of a world far removed from the showbiz glitz of Riverdance, the award-winning The Humours of Bandon is a charming reminder that there’s more to life than learning the right steps. This production, which arrives at Theatr Brycheiniog on Tuesday 27 November, was created during the Dublin Fringe Festival 2016 where…
PEOPLE who live in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) are being encouraged to donate shoeboxes full of items for elderly and vulnerable people being supported by a care provider in the area this festive season (November and December, 2018). Abacare has launched its shoebox appeal, for the fourth year running, for its service users who…
The Penywaun Paraders have been special guests of Rhondda Cynon Taf’s Mayor after clinching the coveted world title. Started in 2014 and based on the Penywaun Estate in the Cynon Valley, Penywaun Paraders are a jazz band for all ages, made up of 70 members – the youngest member being aged five and the oldest…
Bridgend County Borough Council has been fined following the death of a 15-year-old boy and injury of another after a collision with the school minibus. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted the council and has urged all schools to review traffic arrangements within their grounds, and where possible design layouts so pupils are separated…
Lauren Hughes, Lowri Tedstone, Abbi Middlecott and Ffion Withers (Y11) were invited to perform at the Wales AGENDA Conference held at Cardiff University on October 26th. The pupils showcased their First Give 2017 £1000 charity winning dance/presentation for Women’s Aid RCT. Little did the pupils know that there was a world-famous singer-songwriter in the audience thoroughly…
The Shadow Health Secretary has welcomed the findings of a review that confirms that ambulances are reaching the sickest patients in Wales first, but notes that there are still areas of concern. Angela Burns AM responded to Vaughan Gething’s statement in the Assembly chamber, highlighting: That over the past two years, 7,000 people waited over…
Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) has published its 2017-18 annual report, outlining its work throughout the previous year. The 2017-18 annual report shows CIW regulated 5,968 services providing 111,557 places, and carried out 2,955 inspections across adult and children’s services, and childcare and play. The inspectorate dealt with 5,010 changes to services’ registrations and ways…
Zeelo, the flexible shuttle service, will be offering Welsh Rugby Union fans in Aberdare FREE travel for their Autumn International clash against Australia this Saturday. Wales will be looking to build on their comfortable 21-10 win over Scotland at the weekend, a victory which saw them lift the inaugural Doddie Weir Cup and stretch their…
Business Improvement Districts in Wales today urge the Welsh Government to adopt the cut in business rates announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in last Monday’s Budget. Philip Hammond announced a one-third cut in business rates for smaller retail firms to boost the high street. Business rates are a devolved matter and…
