Parents and carers have received a letter from the Education and Inclusion Service Director explaining the local ‘back to school’ plan for the 2020/21 academic year – with schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf opening for a phased return from September 3. This followed Welsh Government announcing on July 9 that all pupils will be able…
A Welsh charity that provides second-hand furniture and electrical goods to those in need is readying itself for a huge spike in demand due to domestic abuse during lockdown. toogoodtowaste – which operates across Rhondda Cynon Taf – has secured a grant of more than £31,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund. The charity’s Chief…
Local Policing Inspector Jon Duckham and Leader of the Merthyr Borough Council Kevin O'Neill united in the quest to tackle illegal off road biking across Merthyr Borough. If you see it, report it – #HelpUsHelpYou – give us reg details, bike descriptions and names if you have them #BeatTheBikes
When I wear a mask in public: II want it to be known that I know that I could be asymptomatic and still give the virus.No, I don't ′′live in fear′′ of the virus; I just want to be part of the solution, not the problem. I don't feel like "the government is controlling me"….
Please find links below to updated (to 30 June) stats for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS). There are two tables for both CJRS & SEISS, providing a sector breakdown each nation and region in the UK, and more detailed information by age and gender. The CJRS statistics published today…
Figures published on July 14 indicate that the testing regime for Covid-19 in Wales has stalled, with no increase in capacity since last week, a drop to below 20 percent of capacity being used, and prove that – last week – no healthcare workers were tested. The slow pace of returning test results has also flatlined, with just…
Prior to the start of Coronavirus, over 1 in 4 children in Wales were living in poverty. People from certain ethnic groups, children, disabled people, carers, those living in private rented housing or working in certain sectors are all more likely to experience poverty; 44% of single parents live in poverty in Wales. Since March 2020, evidence from…
Responding to the announcement by the Welsh Government on Monday 13 July, that face-covering will be mandatory on public transport in Wales by July 27th, BMA Cymru Wales council Chair Dr David Bailey said: “We welcome today’s announcement that face coverings will become mandatory on public transport in Wales, but argue that the new rules…
A 20 year-old man from Mountain Ash was jailed for causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving last week.Ethan Roberts, of Jeffrey Street, was jailed for six months at Cardiff Crown Court on Friday, 10 July, 2020.His cousin, Ryan Hamer, also 20, was a passenger in the blue Toyota Yarris which Roberts was driving when…
