The Welsh Conservatives have accused Plaid Cymru of betraying Welsh farmers after they dropped their opposition to the Labour Government’s water regulations. As part of its deal with the nationalists, the Labour Government has secured backing for the Water Resources Regulations 2021 – the Wales-wide Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs). Plaid Cymru had previously opposed NVZs…
The Council is progressing plans for the redevelopment of a vacant building in Porth town centre, removing a notable eyesore and providing crucial opportunities for local businesses. The premises, 38 Hannah Street, Porth, has been vacant for a number of years. Its dilapidated and uninhabitable condition has meant that it has been a notable eyesore…
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is delighted to be taking part in the Government funded ‘Kick-start’ scheme, which supports young people to develop transferable skills and increase their opportunities for sustained employment. In partnership with the Department of Work and Pensions, the aim of the scheme is to find a position within the Health…
Detectives investigating the murder of a woman in Llantwit Fardre have arrested a man and he is currently in police custody. Formal identification of the victim has not yet taken place, but officers believe the woman to be local resident, 65 year-old June Fox-Roberts. It can also be confirmed that the house in St Anne’s…
The Labour-Plaid Cymru coalition has been urged to stop ignoring grieving families and finally commit to holding a Wales-specific COVID inquiry. Welsh Conservative MS Darren Millar called on Labour and their new coalition partners in Plaid Cymru to do the right thing and commission an inquiry during today’s First Minister’s Questions. Mr Millar’s calls for…
As many as 1.5 million households in the UK are at risk of flooding but are yet to take any action, the Environment Agency has said. The agency has issued the warning to coincide with Flood Action Week and an alert from the Met Office that there is an above average likelihood of a wet…
‘The new NHS Wales Executive needs to be independent and empowered’ As the worst ever performance figures for hospital emergency departments and the ambulance service in Wales are published, one health board fears that this winter will be the ‘most challenging period in NHS history’, doctors in north Wales say that patients are dying in ambulances and waiting rooms due to…
Passengers were crammed onto trains yet again following the rugby in Cardiff – despite Transport for Wales chiefs insisting they had learnt their lessons following similar incidents recently. Nearly 70,000 people were in the Principality Stadium on Saturday evening watching Wales take on Australia, with more watching from the city’s pubs. But one passenger, who…
Cabinet Members have received an update on the development and ongoing delivery of important regeneration projects within Pontypridd Town Centre. A report to Cabinet on November 15 outlined the progress made in the current regeneration framework (‘Pivotal Pontypridd – Delivering Growth’) – which started in September 2017, when the Council identified Pontypridd as one of…
Commenting, Welsh Conservative and Shadow Health Minister Russell George MS said: “The First Minister is trying to portray a picture where no new restrictions are being introduced, but this is the week when coercive, ineffective, and anti-business vaccine passports have been expanded. “This has come in tandem with the threat to bring them in to…
