At First Minister’s Questions (FMQs) today, Darren Millar challenged the First Minister to address the £72 million shortfall from the UK Labour Government with regard to the cost of the Chancellor’s NI rise for Welsh public sector employers. Labour Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Mark Drakeford said in the Senedd that: “The Treasury has said today [05/11/2024] that…
The “3 Rs” in education traditionally refer to the foundational skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic, often considered essential for academic success and intellectual development. This phrase has been used since the early 19th century to describe these basic skills. These skills are considered fundamental because they form the basis for learning in many other subjects and…
A former member of police staff has been convicted of passing on confidential information to her drug dealer boyfriend. Lucy Langmead, aged 44, from Pontypridd, was working for South Wales Police when she began a relationship in 2020 with Daniel Cozens, 37. An investigation by the force’s Anti-Corruption Unit found that between May 2021 and…
This week (2nd – 8th June) Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM) is celebrating Volunteers Week 2025, an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers. Volunteers are an integral part of our organisation. They provide benefits which are above and beyond those supplied by…
The Pencelli Hotel in Treorchy is thriving following its recent grand reopening! With the new owner having received important help from officers to secure funding and provide support for the building’s refurbishment, the Council is reminding businesses that support and grant opportunities are available to access. The former public house at Pencai Terrace had been…
