APPEAL | Officers are investigating an assault which took place outside Prince Charles Hospital. Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr 8.20am – 9.30am 4 Friday, 27 January PC Johnathon Baber said: “It was reported to us that a man was aggressive towards a female and assaulted her. “Officers attended and arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of…
On 31 March 2022, the Welsh Government bought the freehold of Gilestone Farm near Talybont-on-Usk, Powys (within the Brecon Beacons National Park), in a private sale, for £4.25 million. Simultaneously, to support its ongoing management of the site, the Welsh Government entered into a short-term lease arrangement with the vendor, at a peppercorn rent, to…
UK Government Issues Cladding Ultimatum Why is the Welsh Government dragging their feet on the major problem with cladding? The Welsh Conservatives have urged the Welsh Government to follow an ultimatum put in place by the UK Government to tackle dangerous and unsafe building conditions. Commenting on the news, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for…
Further development work towards extending rail services from Aberdare to Hirwaun is underway, after the Council secured important Welsh Government funding through the Cardiff Capital Region Transport Authority. The Council has secured £239,633 to fund further studies towards delivering the significant Metro Plus project, which will complement the ongoing delivery of the South Wales Metro…
IN A UK FESTIVAL EXCLUSIVE, PLEASE WELCOME YOUR SH2023 SUNDAY HEADLINERS – Black Stone Cherry AND YOUR SUNDAY SPECIAL GUESTS – Elegant Weapons Band featuring Judas Priest's Richie Faulkner and Rainbow/MSG vocalist, Ronnie Romero. Also joining the bill, When Rivers Meet, The Karma Effect and Dead Man's Whiskey Get your tickets NOW at – www.steelhousefestival.com/tickets…
The Labour Government has never used Cardiff Airport for any international visits despite wasting nearly a quarter of a billion pounds nationalising the airport a decade ago. In a response to a written question by Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies MS, First Minister Mark Drakeford confirmed that “no Ministerial visits abroad involved the use…
Following a recent public consultation, Cabinet Members have agreed to retain the council-run Community Meals Service, which provides hot meals to service users, with a renewed model. Options for the future of the service, which is known as Meals on Wheels, were brought forward due to the significant financial pressures faced by councils across Wales….
With one week to go until the deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging fewer than 3.4 million customers to get their Self Assessment tax return done. More than 12 million customers are expected to file a tax return for the 2021 to 2022 tax year and pay any tax owed by 31 January…
POSTPONED – A465 Weekend closure between Rhigos Roundabout and Glynneath Junction – 27th to 30th January 2023. Please note, due to the recent poor weather conditions it has not been possible to complete all of the preparatory works required ahead of this closure. So it has been necessary to postpone our planned closure of the A465…
Residents can get FREE professional advice to help set up a 'micro-enterprise' to offer care at home to older and disabled people. A micro-enterprise could be a small business or a self-employed person that offers care and support directly to those who need it. Micro-enterprises are then paid directly by those they provide care and…
