The head of a criminal gang which sold crack cocaine and heroin across Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil has been jailed. Yousef Woolcock, 36, from Pendine Close, Barry, was jailed for 17-and-a-half years at Cardiff Crown Court on Wednesday, 11 December, 2019.Kevin Skinner, 37, of Wyndham Street, Barry, described as a runner in the…
Commenting on the published story that Clwyd South AM and Transport Minister Ken Skates is being investigated for a possible breach of government rules over funding for a bus service in his own constituency, a Welsh Conservative spokesperson said: “The constituents of Clwyd South, and the entire electorate of Wales, will need reassurance that this…
Commenting on the published story that Clwyd South AM and Transport Minister Ken Skates is being investigated for a possible breach of government rules over funding for a bus service in his own constituency, a Welsh Conservative spokesperson said: “The constituents of Clwyd South, and the entire electorate of Wales, will need reassurance that this…
Christmas is meant to be a time of fun and festivities, but sometimes our emotional wellbeing takes a hit during the winter months. Many people can benefit from a little extra emotional support during the festive season. This support can be especially crucial for people living with sight loss, especially if they have been…
We will once again be running the football cohesion cup, a tournament where teams play each other in a group stages, which will be played in April and May 2020. This will be followed by a final at the end of May beginning of June 2020. This is a free event and is about bringing…
Officers are concerned following the theft of medication from a vets in Treforest overnight.Approximately 100 Tramadol tablets are currently unaccounted for following the burglary which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday (10 December).It’s believed they are now in circulation and likely to be used or sold without a prescription.Please be reminded about the potential…
Winter is now well and truly upon us, and Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is doing all it can to keep the main roads open and residents moving through the day and night. Our Highways team are on hand 24-hours-a-day, 365 days of the year – even at “Gritmas” time, treating the network, whatever the weather….
We were informed Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has purchased Rhos House Surgery Mountain Ash why would the council purchase doctors surgery when they plan to build a new health centre in Mountain Ash? So has the council purchased the property 55 Oxford Street? Is the Title Number and information we were given incorrect?…
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation which proposes amendments to provisions in the Local Government Act 2000 and the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 which enable changes to the executive governance arrangements of principal councils. In a written statement Julie James AM, Minister for Housing and Local Government said: “Currently, all 22 principal councils in Wales…
The family of the 76 year-old woman who tragically died after being in collision with a vehicle in Pontyclun on Monday (2 Dec) have paid tribute to her. They said: “On Monday, 2 December, we lost Sandra – lost seems such a small word yet the hollow that her passing has created is immeasurable. Sandra…
