A Welsh Conservative investigation has revealed the scale of asbestos in public buildings in Wales. According to freedom of information requests, 5,264 council, health board, and Welsh Government buildings have or are suspected to have asbestos, including 1,302 schools. The highest number of buildings in this category among local authorities was in Swansea, with 1,170…
Patients receiving certain kinds of orthopaedic surgery could be back in their own homes on the same day thanks to an innovative approach being taken at the Princess of Wales Hospital. The day unit team at the Bridgend hospital have been using a new approach to orthopaedic surgery which means patients might be able…
With the rising cost of fuel and the cost of living crisis at the forefront of many people’s minds, we would like to raise awareness of the advice and services available to Rhondda Cynon Taf residents through the Council’s Heat & Save Team. Due to the impact of cost of living crisis, many more individuals…
AberdareOnline Freedom of Information request for National Lido of Wales. With the Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council providing information on energy costs to Anthony Lewis a reporter for Nation Cymru Cllr Morgan said they’re looking at a 355% increase in their gas costs next year and a well over 100% increase in energy costs….
Local energy company, Pennant Walters, has given a boost to young rugby hopeful’s from across the Cynon Valley after sponsoring two youth sides After throwing its support behind Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun Comprehensive School last year as four of their rugby teams competed in a world rugby tournament, Pennant Walters has widened its support to the…
Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board described the demand for its services over recent days as "unprecedented", leading to the declaration of a critical incident and the postponement of all but the most urgent procedures. Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister Russell George MS said: “As ever there is plenty of disappointment but no shock to hear…
Ambulance response times are the slowest on record for the fourth month running as turmoil continues to overcome the Labour-run Welsh NHS, while those experiencing the longest treatment waits still numbers over 50,000 and Wales still has the worst A&E waits in Britain. Nearly a quarter (24%) of the Welsh population are on a waiting…
As part of the construction work to upgrade the A465 between Hirwaun and Dowlais, the Taff Trail bridge at Cefn Coed needs to be closed and then demolished. This is to allow the cutting to be widened to accommodate the new full dual carriageway at this location. A new multi-user bridge will be constructed to…
Macmillan Cancer Support has warned that Wales has once again registered its worst ever performance on cancer treatment targets since current records began. Data released today shows that in October only 52.2% of people with cancer started their treatment on time – leaving 810 people to face anxious delays in just one month alone. Macmillan…
The new development of 20 modern business units in Robertstown has been handed over to the Council after construction work was completed – and more than half of the units are currently under offer from potential tenants. The significant development in the Cynon Valley has brought a large area of unused land back into use,…
