Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is consulting on how it permits the killing of wild birds and the destruction of eggs and nests. All birds are protected by laws, which have been the result of campaigns by RSPB supporters over many decades. So, allowing birds to be killed lawfully should not be undertaken lightly. We think…
“All the wrong records keep getting broken”, according to the Senedd Conservatives as NHS Wales saw its worst ever A&E waiting times, the longest NHS waiting list on record, and the second slowest response times from ambulances. Data for August (released today) shows only 68.7% of the 61,281 patients who attended NHS emergency departments…
There must be an election due next May and labour have started campaigning already to get your vote, AberdareOnline highlighted the problem of unadopted streets in Cynon Valley years ago but not all unadopted streets in Rhondda Cynon Taf will be done just a selective few. Many residents have complained about their rear lanes not…
Today (Tuesday September 21, 2021) the Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan, announced that Emrys Elias will take up the position of Chair at Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB for 18 months, from October 01, 2021 when current Chair, Professor Marcus Longley, completes his four year term in post. Emrys is currently the Vice-Chair…
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is seeking to re-enlist military support to assist with its Covid-19 effort. The Trust has submitted a request for additional support to Welsh Government under the Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) arrangement. If approved, it will be the third time that soldiers have supported the service through the pandemic….
The Council has published its third Section 19 Flood Investigation Report following Storm Dennis – with the latest detailed report focusing on the flooding, preparedness and response within the community of Cilfynydd. https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Resident/ParkingRoadsandTravel/Roadspavementsandpaths/FloodAlleviation/FloodInvestigationReports.aspx Photo BBC Wales https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-51505682 What has been done to stop Asda flooding again? RCTC allowing the building of another food supermarket on the…
Joel James MS recently met with Sean Molino of Forces Fitness, a small business enterprise that applies military training to promote health and fitness. Sean, a former Welsh Guard, created Forces Fitness with the aim of inspiring people of all ages, to make positive lifestyle choices to improve the health and well-being of all who…
Emily James and Mia Bernardo say they were “so proud” after taking part in their first Aerobic European Championships as seniors for Great Britain over the weekend. The talented duo, both from Aberdare, were competing as part of the senior group alongside Niamh Keane, Keleigh-Anne Blakey and Elizabeth Marais for this year’s championships, which…
The Welsh Government has launched a new programme to simplify planning and historic environment law, as part of a long-term plan to create Codes of Welsh law. A consolidation Bill is to bring together provisions from the "multiple, heavily amended" Acts that currently set out the main framework, the Welsh Government said. This will enable…
Amy Macintosh and Alfie Price climbed Pen y Fan in August to raise money for Tenovus Cancer Care. Together they have raised a fantastic £345 so far! Both Amy and Alfie decided to raise money for the charity following being involved with the school’s fundraising for the charity over the passed twelve months. Tenovus…
