Partial closure orders have been extended at two Caerphilly County Borough Council addresses in the Blackwood area to tackle criminal activity and anti-social behaviour. Caerphilly Homes’ Anti-Social Behaviour team, in collaboration with Gwent Police and residents, secured a three-month partial closure order for the properties in March 2025. This was in response to reports of…
Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) — Outrage is mounting across the borough as residents voice fury over Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s decision to scrap household wheelie bins in favour of black bags — a move seen by many as another cost-cutting exercise disguised as environmental reform. Despite yearly council tax increases, RCT Council continues to strip…
Critical decisions are needed to ensure the sustainability of local government in Wales, including a change in approach to the funding and delivery of social care, an Independent Working Group has said. The Independent Working Group on Sustainable Local Government for the Future – led by the Wales Centre for Public Policy in collaboration with…
THE Welsh Ambulance Service has introduced a new tool to identify and better support people with additional needs. The digital system that crews use to capture a patient’s medical information now has a ‘Needs’ tab which prompts them to ask whether the patient has a learning disability, is autistic or neurodivergent. The new feature also…
New detailed assessments of marine protected areas (MPA) in Wales show which habitats and species are doing well in Welsh waters, but highlight the need for more action to improve habitat, biodiversity and water quality, according to Natural Resources Wales (NRW). A total of 85 features designated across 17 marine special areas of conservation (SACs)…
If you earn more than £1,000 from additional income, you may need to register for SelfAssessmentFiling now means you will know your tax situation sooner and can spread payments overtimeHMRC’s digital services make filing quick and easyAnyone earning extra income through a side hustle is being urged to check if they need to registerfor Self…
A three-season sponsorship deal has been agreed between Merthyr Town FC and Persimmon Homes, marking a significant new partnership between one of South Wales’ most successful non-league clubs and the leading housebuilder. The exciting new agreement comes off the back of a hugely successful 2024/25 season for the Martyrs, who secured promotion as champions of…
