Eluned Morgan, First Minister of Wales, recently visited a rare butterfly colony in Bridgend, South Wales, the last of its kind in the country. The high brown fritillary, the UK’s most endangered butterfly, has been the subject of several conservation projects in Wales over the years. The current project is a part of Wales’ flagship…
Newport Cricket Club has once again secured a funding boost from one of the nation’s leading housebuilders, Persimmon Homes East Wales, with a £1,000 donation to support the club’s junior training programme. The cheque presentation took place near the club’s Spytty Park home, and was attended by Newport City Council Leader Cllr Dimitri Batrouni, Newport…
Caerphilly County Borough Council is delighted to announce that construction has officially started on a brand-new dual use 3G pitch at St Cenydd Leisure Centre in Caerphilly. The project, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UK SPF), represents a significant investment in upgrading local sporting facilities and promoting community wellbeing. The new 3G pitch…
The Welsh Ambulance Service is preparing to host its bi-monthly Board meeting. The public can join on Zoom to hear senior leaders discuss a packed agenda, including the development of the Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028, prior to its approval in March 2025. A short film will be shown about the Volunteer Car Service oncology patient…
From FB I saw Bon Marche is up for lease. This is the kicker and why nothing will ever come to Aberdare Lease £17,000 per annum Rates £26,000 per annum Absolutely ridiculous amount for rates https://www.facebook.com/groups/287319888860759 Our Aberdare Ltd is responsible for providing the BID services. The Our Aberdare BID will invest circa £392,375 received…
The latest labour market statistics for Wales revealed a fourth consecutive monthly rise in unemployment to 5.6%, as well as a drop in Wales’ employment figures. Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Economy Minister, Samuel Kurtz MS said: “These figures are a damning indictment of Labour failures at both ends of the M4. “It’s clear that these…
Wales FMQs: NHS “FAILURE ON ALL FRONTS” highlights damning NHS testimonies At First Minister’s Questions (FMQs) today, the Leader of the Welsh Conservatives put to the First Minister testimonies from the Director of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in Wales, Coroner David Regan and the Labour MP for Mid and South Pembrokeshire outlining the…
CTMUHB currently has exceptional demand on our services and staff. Help us by following these five steps: 1. Use NHS services wisely. Get advice for treating certain illnesses and injuries at home via the NHS 111 service. For common ailments or medication out of hours, visit a pharmacy. Only visit A&E in an emergency; the NHS is…
The Caerphilly Leisure and Wellbeing Hub project has reached a key milestone as Phase Two enabling works began on Monday 13th January. These works focus on advanced site preparation, including groundwork, utility connections, drainage systems, and infrastructure improvements, ensuring the site is fully prepared for the construction phase of this state-of-the-art facility. Once complete, the…
Sheryl Evans Dawn Perry Nia C Williams Keep Wales Tidy in RCT Trivallis Julie Cook Jenny O’Hara Tina Williams Vikki Howells MS You might have noticed that there are new Neighbourhood Watch signs around the estate. There will be more to go up over the next month or so, plus I will be ordering stickers…
