Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism, Sport, and North Wales, Gareth Davies MS, has renewed his call for Kneecap to be removed from the Green Man Festival lineup following the announcement that a member of the group has been charged with terror-related offences. Mr Davies previously wrote to the festival’s Chair and Managing Director, Fiona…
This May half term, families in Caerphilly County Borough can enjoy a packed programme of exciting activities for children of all ages. From pool sessions and swimming lessons to sports camps and outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Leisure Lifestyle: Our swimming pools will be running a full timetable of activities throughout the…
The demands on temporary housing have reached crisis point, with homeless families being forced into substandard and sometimes dangerous accommodation, whilst the costs involved are pushing many local authorities into financial distress. To investigate the legal and other barriers to tackling this issue, Local Government Lawyer and Devonshires are conducting a short survey into some of the…
2 June 2025 will mark a significant change for local pharmacy users, as Knights Pharmacy is set to take over several Avicenna Pharmacies, including the Aberdare branch on Whitcombe Street. Avicenna only recently acquired the Sheppard’s Pharmacy Group on 21 April, but the transition was not without issues. Many long-standing customers raised concerns over the…
Specialist teams including search dogs and drone operators continue to search for Steven, and residents in Mountain Ash will continue to see an increased police presence in the area. Further enquiries have confirmed the last sighting of Steven at Jaz Convenience Store on Church Street at 10.55am on May 20. Anyone who may have seen…
Ceri Davies, Interim Chief Executive at Natural Resources Wales said: “We take our responsibilities for protecting the environment very seriously? “The last year has been a significant period of change and challenge for our organisation, as we live within the resources available to us. Despite this, our colleagues have remained steadfast — stepping up time…
The major Welsh Government Caerphilly office, costing you the taxpayer £1.1 million, has 253 workstations, with as few as 10 people in the building. including a £146,340 per year electricity bill and £34,540 for gas, as pensioners go without. Is this the best use of your money The Welsh Government’s Aberystwyth office, which costs YOU…
The opposition party have condemned proposals in a recent report by the Road Safety Foundation advocating further reductions in road speed limits, alongside comments from the Welsh Government in the Senedd chamber suggesting that, in some cases, speed limits as low as 10 mph or even 5 mph could be appropriate. Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow…
Following the latest news on a Free School Meals consultation, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education, Natasha Asghar MS, has highlighted the need for more practical solutions to ensure taxpayer money is used effectively while supporting children’s health and well-being. This comes after concerns were raised with Natasha by kitchen staff in schools within South Wales…
Called Treasured Memories, our new Memory Support Group meets every Wednesday at Canolfan Cwmaman. If you or a loved one is living with memory problems or dementia, we would love you to join us. To find out more, call Mandy on 07867 414811. https://diversecymru.org.uk/dementia A new app, Get There Together, has been launched to help…
