An incident in Pentre, Rhondda, on Thursday 28 March, painted a grim picture of the state of healthcare in Wales, as an 85-year-old woman lay injured and exposed to the elements, waiting hours for medical assistance. Despite urgent calls for help from concerned residents, the Welsh NHS faltered, leaving the elderly woman stranded in a…
Responding to the news that another airline has pulled out of Cardiff Airport, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow Transport Minister, said: “With yet another airline pulling out and the much-promised Cardiff to Doha route still nowhere to be seen; Cardiff Airport continues as a failed endeavour under the Welsh Labour Government. “Cardiff Airport is an albatross…
Commenting on the results of the British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey which revealed satisfaction for the Labour-run Welsh NHS at 21% and dissatisfaction at 60%, Russell George MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister said: “This survey is a sad indictment of the Labour Government’s running of our health service. “Our Welsh NHS is a vital…
Commenting on the confusion over whether a meeting of the Emergency Ambulance Services Committee will take place in public today, and if it will make a final decision on whether or not to close the Welshpool and Caernarfon’s Air Ambulance bases, Russell George MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister said: “What a shambolic process. “Today…
Immerse yourself in the pinnacle of rock festivals in the UK at Steelhouse Festival, where music converges with the mountains for an unmatched journey. Perched at the lofty peaks of Steelhouse Mountain, it proudly holds the record for the highest altitude of any music festival in the UK. Save the date for Friday 26 –…
support” says organisers of Wales Round Ribbon Ride Hundreds of bike enthusiasts are gearing up for a massive ride out in aid of the Wales AirAmbulance Charity in early April. It’s the second year for the Wales Round Ribbon Ride which raises money for motorcycle-orientated charities. Its organisers hope to top the £10,000 that was raised during…
Prior to bank holidays, festive holidays, or in the event of bad weather, we will endeavour to update this page with the latest information on the availability of Council services, and road and school closures. For the latest news and information follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook. Easter Bank Holiday Opening Hours 2024 The Council…
Residents are advised that a revised bus network will operate across the County Borough from Monday, April 1 – however, public transport users should experience minimal change to their regular bus journeys. In preparation for the new Welsh Government Bus Network Grant for the 2024/25 financial year, the Council has re-tendered all of its supported…
Welsh Labour will work with partners to develop education, marketing and other tools to transform the image of walking, cycling and public transport – this will include further support to expand TfW’s community engagement role to include travel planning, supporting partners and other organisations to deliver facilities and programmes which encourage modal shift. In 2022…
Reports indicate that approximately 30 workers were once again deployed to modify the PROW rail crossing in Cwmbach Aberdare for the third time. The repetition of such errors begs the question: why can’t it be done correctly the first time? This instance is merely a glimpse into the pervasive incompetence that seems to be endemic…
