This is the moment a reckless driver was brought to a stop, after he pushed through miles of traffic which had been brought to a standstill at the scene of a fatal collision, and sped off in the wrong direction. Craig Roach, 42, of Croespenmaen, Caerphilly County Borough, forced his way through the traffic on…
Santa Claus is making a welcome return to our town centres this year and he’s bringing even more festive fun than ever before! Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is pleased to deliver Christmas Events in the following town centres: 24th November Ferndale Lime Street Car Park 3pm to 6.30pm 25th November Porth Porth Plaza Car Park…
After the tragedy of losing her son, Welsh mum Nadia Rees is calling for legal control and regulation of the drug market so that other parents never have to go through the same thing. Nadia is sharing her story alongside Welsh service users, providers, and politicians at a public event in Brecon on 16th October….
Commenting on the news that thousands of people in West Wales could struggle to attend doctors’ appointments, go shopping or get to work when a rural bus service ends this month, Welsh Yet once again in Wales, Labour pushes their anti-worker, anti-growth and anti-Welsh policies punishing people just trying to get from A to B.”…
The Council will shortly start two local schemes in Ynysboeth to improve the area’s resilience to flooding – delivering both schemes together over the weeks ahead. The works will focus on the area around Nant y Fedw and the nearby section of B4275 Abercynon Road (near the bus stop on the main road). The scheme…
As Wales’ peatland restoration activity accelerates, a new round of Development Grants offering people between £10,000 – £30,000 to fund ‘shovel-ready’ restoration projects is set to open on 13 October. Peatland is the most valuable land resource in Wales for carbon, given its potential to store 30% of soil-based carbon. Yet, as the estimated 90%…
Changes to the commissioning arrangements for Supported Living Services for adults with a learning disability will shortly be considered by the Cabinet. If agreed, the small percentage of Council-provided services would transfer to external providers, ensuring continuity of care and job retention for staff. Supported Living Services provides 24/7 supported accommodation for adults with a…
Commenting on the news that a councillor has called a £3m transport hub with no bus service “a waste of public money”. Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS, said: “I cannot say I’m surprised at the ridiculousness of this situation from a Labour council. For them to blow £3m at a time when…
Commenting on the news that sexual misconduct in Welsh NHS hospitals is being ignored according to current and former nurses, Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister, Russell George MS said: “These stories coming out of our Welsh NHS are a stain on its reputation. Current and former nurses have described their complaints being ignored, that is…
Commenting on the news that teaching in schools across Wales is not good enough, following the Chief Inspector of Education’s comments in his interim annual report released today, Welsh Conservative Shadow Education Minister, Laura Anne Jones MS said: “It’s deeply concerning to see this report today. It highlights the serious failings of the Labour Government…
