A stop and search by eagle eyed police officers led to the discovery of drugs in Rhondda.On Sunday (Jan 13), two officers on patrol saw a man who was acting suspiciously as he drove away from a house in Tonyrefail.They stopped and searched the vehicle, finding a small amount of what they believed to be…
Diabetes UK Cymru is looking for people from across Wales to take on the swimming challenge of the year, Swim22, between 22 February and 22 May. Swim22 participants will cover an incredible 22 miles; the equivalent of crossing the English Channel. People taking on the challenge can swim in their local pool alone or,…
After a very successful launch back in the Autumn, Theatr Brycheiniog are delighted to continue their programme of Live Screenings this Spring. The theatre will bring you a mixture of classic and new works from The Royal Opera House, National Theatre Live and The Royal Ballet all screened live into their auditorium over the next…
The Council will open the formal process to secure a new leasehold tenant for the Muni Arts Centre from Monday (January 14). The 14-day ‘window of opportunity’ will allow interested parties to formally submit their expression of interest to deliver a sustainable future for the Muni Arts Centre as an artistic entertainment venue. The commencement of this…
Consultation – modernising care for older people in Rhondda Cynon Taf say RCTC Local residents will be able to have their say on proposals to modernise care for older people in Rhondda Cynon Taf – through a 12-week consultation on future options for both residential and day care services. In November 2018, Cabinet Members agreed…
A decision by the Welsh Government to intervene in a South Wales health board has prompted concerns over the Welsh Government’s management of the NHS. In a statement today, the Welsh Government confirmed that Cwm Taf Health Board has been placed under enhanced monitoring arrangements. The move follows issues experienced in the health board’s maternity…
Newport City Council has been threatened with legal action over its decision to pull out of a joint service for children with disabilities. SENCOM is a partnership of councils in south-east Wales that provides services for children with hearing impairments, visual impairments and communication needs. Newport said in November that it would leave the partnership…
Police have seized class A drugs, weapons and cash from a house in Merthyr Tydfil.Officers executed a search warrant at an address in Webster Street, Treharris.Substances believed to be MDMA, amphetamine and cannabis were found at the address.A hatchet and an air pistol were also found along with over one thousand pounds in cash, which…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has this morning (January 8) taken steps to take possession of the Muni Arts Centre in Pontypridd. The Council has taken possession of the Muni Arts Centre in line with the terms of the lease. As the process for entering into administration has not formally been completed by the tenant of the…
The participation and advocacy charity for looked after children, Coram Voice, is running a creative writing competition for looked after children and care leavers. The competition ends on the 10th February 2019 and anyone up to 25 years old, who has experience of the care system can enter. You can write anything you like so long…
