Newly elected MP for the upper Cynon Valley, Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare MP Gerald Jones voted to cut your winter fuel allowance, I don’t believe the last MP for Cynon Valley would have followed the party line and put party before local pensioners you get what you vote for. Nearly 1 in 5 older people…
We can confirm that 31 people have received postal requisitions to appear in court charged with offences relating to serious disorder which happened in the Ely area of Cardiff on Monday, May 22, 2023. Twenty adults and seven young people will appear at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, September 19, and Friday, September 20, charged…
Ahead of a key vote on winter fuel payments in the House of Commons on Tuesday, Andrew RT Davies MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, said: “This vote is an opportunity for Welsh MPs to show some backbone. “The Labour Government’s unforgivable decision to scrap winter fuel payments risks creating a fuel poverty crisis among…
A survey of more than 500 victims of anti-social behaviour has found that 63% still face unresolved issues despite reporting their case to a responsible agency such as the police, local authority or housing association. The survey, carried out by the Victims’ Commissioner, also found that two in five cases have been ongoing for more…
You may also be interested in the Welsh Government film on the proposed M4 and how it would cut major pollution and bring prosperity to Wales https://www.facebook.com/hartleythehare/videos/423232656804358?idorvanity=287319888860759 Responding to Eluned Morgan saying the implementation of blanket 20mph speed limits caused problems, Andrew RT Davies MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, said: “The Welsh Government have…
Many pensioners face the risk of falling into fuel poverty, especially in the winter: Industry and government interventionEnergy UK’s Emma Pinchbeck has called for intervention and a partnership between government and industry to help with energy bills. Octopus Energy and Good Energy have also called for long-term investment in renewables and a social tariff. Winter Fuel…
Five members of an organised crime group responsible for trafficking more than 70 kilograms of Heroin, with an approximate street value of £7,000,000, around the United Kingdom have received sentences totalling 57-years and 2-months today at Cardiff Crown Court. Five men were brought before the Court following a protracted investigation – known as Operation Solon…
In 2026, the Senedd will expand at a cost to the taxpayer from 60 to 96 members and adopt a new electoral system, with the 32 constituencies. Created by pairing up Wales’ 32 Westminster seats into 16 constituencies, the new boundaries cross many of the country’s existing administrative borders. Is there to much government administration…
In 2017, concerns were raised about Aberdare’s struggle to maintain its vitality as a town centre. Fast forward to 2024, and it seems those fears were not unfounded. Since then, the town has seen the closure of several key businesses, including New Look in 2020, Wilko in 2023, and now Bonmarché. Barclays Bank, Halifax, and…
As part of the ongoing construction works the following weekend closure is required on the A465 between Hirwaun (Rhigos Junction) and Cefn Coed (Junction with A470 roundabout): Friday 13 from 20:00hrs until 06:00hrs on Monday 16 September 2024. The main purpose for this closure is to allow for road surfaces to be laid in a…
