A 46-year-old from Pontypridd was sentenced on Thursday, December 12, to eight years and three months in prison at Merthyr Crown Court after pleading guilty to wounding with intent at Cardiff Crown Court on October 7th. On the June 18 Rayla Milne inflicted a vicious and unprovoked attack on a 58-year-old man whom Milne had…
Responding to the Welsh Government admitting mistakes with their 20 mph speed limit, Peter Fox MS, Shadow Cabinet Secretary For Infrastructure, Transport and Rural Affairs, said: “This is not the first time The Welsh Government have admitted this policy was badly implemented, yet we still haven’t seen any significant changes being made. “It is not…
The Operator Initiated Facial Recognition app, the first of its kind in the UK, has been launched for officers in South Wales and Gwent Police officers in South Wales and Gwent are to be given a mobile phone app which allows them to confirm the identity of an unknown person with the touch of a…
As the current term of the Aberdare Business Improvement District (BID) nears its end in March 2025, Will local traders be questioning whether the initiative has provided value for money? The Aberdare BID was established in April 2020, and a new ballot will be required in early 2025 for the BID to continue for another…
Caerphilly County Borough Council employees, alongside volunteers from external business Willmott Dixon, came together in the spirit of giving this Christmas by supporting the ToyBox Project during a dedicated volunteer day at Penallta House. The event, held on Thursday 28th November, saw an incredible turnout, with 48 council staff members and additional volunteers from Willmott…
A partnership working to address hoarding in the Caerphilly borough has been recognised with a UK Housing Award. Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Supporting People and Holistic Hoarding received ‘Partnership of the Year’ at the prestigious annual event, hosted by Inside Housing. Judges commented “This innovative and uniquely deep partnership tackles hoarding: a challenge that affects…
Self Assessment customers unable to pay their tax bill in full by 31 January 2025 can spreadthe cost using HMRC’s online Time to Pay system Time to Pay plans support those who cannot pay their tax bills on time by arranging regularmonthly payments in return for avoiding any further late payment penalties Online payment plans…
The leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council has warned of a significant budget gap of £35.7 million for the financial year 2025/26, stating that “difficult decisions” will be required to address the shortfall. For many residents, this translates to further cuts to essential public services, sparking frustration and questions about the council’s financial management….
In an interview given by the First Minister on BBC Radio Wales Breakfast, the First Minister confirmed that she would not be aware of the UK Government’s level of cost coverage for the employer national insurance increase for councils and other public sector bodies until May or June of next year – after the increase…
Fraudsters are posing as police officers to trick residents out of thousands of pounds If you receive a call from someone pretending to be a police officer, you should not give out any personal information and hang up immediately. If you are ever unsure whether the person speaking to you is a genuine police officer,…
