A Victorian vision undermined by unchecked wildfowl pollution Aberdare Park, once a proud jewel of the Cynon Valley, designed during the Victorian era as a place of civic pride, recreation, and public health, is now blighted by a chronic and worsening problem: goose pollution. Originally created as part of the Victorian public health movement, parks…
Nicola Davies and Siôn Tomos Owen are appointed and aboutto embark on a journey to foster creativity, reignite a love ofreading, and empower children to become creative change-makers At Maesteg Library in Bridgend on Wednesday 10 September, Literature Walesannounced that Nicola Davies and Siôn Tomos Owen are the writers about toundertake the two national roles,…
Ten members of an organised crime group have been sentenced following a proactive investigation led by Tarian, the Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) for southern Wales. Tarian, working in collaboration with UK Border Force, the Royal Mail, and international partners, established Operation Flueggea to dismantle a sophisticated organised crime group operating in the Cardiff area….
A series of Freedom of Information requests have revealed that since the May 2021 Senedd election, where Labour formed yet another Welsh Government with the support of Plaid Cymru, 38,374 patients had died while waiting for NHS treatment. Wales’ seven health boards have responded with data from May 2021 up to at least June 2025, with some…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has launched a pre-application consultation for proposed drainage works at the disused coal tip in Penyrenglyn, Rhondda Cynon Taff. The coal tip is classified as a Category D tip, one of the highest risk categories, and currently lacks a formal drainage system. The works aim to reduce the risk of landslides…
Persimmon Homes East Wales has secured full planning permission from Caerphilly Borough Council’s Planning Committee for its major new development at Virginia Park, paving the way for 174 much-needed, high-quality homes for local people. Furious residents claim new-build estate is STILL riddled with problems from drainage to uneven roads 10 years after they moved in…
The Leader of Caerphilly Council has announced that he is to stand down with immediate effect. The Leader of Caerphilly Council has announced that he is to stand down with immediate effect. Cllr Sean Morgan, who represents the Nelson ward, was elected as the Leader of Council following the May 2022 local government elections. “It’s…
