Andrew RT Davies has called on Labour’s health minister to urgently clarify comments made in the Senedd regarding the number of over 80s that had received their first vaccine jab in Wales. On Tuesday, in response to a question from Mr Davies on the number of over 80s that had been vaccinated in Wales, Vaughan…
The Welsh Government has said it will seek the Senedd’s consent next week (27 January) for an emergency bill to be introduced aimed at ensuring the next Senedd election happens safely. The bill would, “as a last resort”, enable the Senedd election on 6 May to be postponed for up to six months, “if the…
A WELSH care agency has revealed (January 2021) it is offering re-training to unemployed individuals who are looking for work. The award-winning Abacare is looking to re-train people, who have been made unemployed or redundant due to the pandemic, as carers. Neil Griffiths, Regional Manager at Abacare, which has offices in Rhondda Cynon…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is urging people to continue to be alert today (21 January 2021) as a further severe flood warning has been issued for North Wales. As the heavy rainfall caused by Storm Christoph tracks away from the UK, people are being asked to remain vigilant as river levels are expected to continue…
Rhondda Cynon Taff county council has called on Welsh Government to extend Free School Meals to all children who live in poverty in Wales following a Plaid Cymru motion which was supported by Labour and Independent councillors in RCT. It is seen as a positive, practical, and progressive step towards improving the experience of children in…
During First Minister’s Question’s today (January 19), Paul Davies MS – the Leader of the Opposition in the Welsh Parliament questioned the readiness of the Welsh Government for the deployment of a Covid vaccine. Mr Davies referred to minutes of six Welsh Government Cabinet meetings that details topics of discussion as diverse as transport strategy,…
A YELLOW Weather Warning has been issued by the Met Office, covering the whole of Rhondda Cynon Taf from 00:00 on Tuesday, January 19, until 12:00 on Thursday, January 21. The forecast is for long spells of heavy rain, brought by Storm Christoph, with over 130mm expected over the hills at the top end of the Rhondda…
Under Section 19 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCTCBC), as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), have a duty to investigate and publish reports on flood events that occur within its area to the extent that it considers it necessary or appropriate. Posted on the 19…
The First Minister has admitted on Radio 4’s Today programme that the vaccination scheme in Wales is not fit for purpose. He said that Wales is not using all its available Pfizer vaccine to vaccinate people as quickly as possible and give them increased safety against the virus because he does not want to leave vaccinators "standing…
The public are being urged to be vigilant following a telephone scam which duped an elderly man into handing over thousands of pounds. The victim who is from Cardiff was contacted by somebody claiming to be from a police force in England. He was told that he had been the victim of fraud and that…
