Two men, a 30-year-old man from Rhydyfelin arrested on suspicion of murder and attempt murder, and a 22-year-old man from Tonteg arrested on suspicion of murder, remain in custody. Two men who were previously in hospital, a 23-year-old from Rhydyfelin and a 24-year-old from Porth, are now also in police custody having been arrested on…
Handheld scanners will be used to search children suspected of having a weapon in Cardiff schools under new guidance. The guidelines are the first of their kind in Wales. Reports of physical assaults on teachers and knife-related incidents are at their highest recorded levels. The Welsh Conservatives have heavily criticised Labour and Plaid Cymru Senedd…
Save a Life Cymru is calling on people across Wales to take part in Restart a Heart Live 2025, a free, online CPR training event on Wednesday 1 October, designed to empower the public with the confidence and skills to save a life if a cardiac emergency happens. The event will be live streamed on YouTube and…
River Cynon (Afon Cynon) restoration is an ongoing effort by the South East Wales Rivers Trust (SEWRT) focused on improving biodiversity in the post-industrial valley, using volunteer training, citizen science (SmartRivers), and community engagement through education and events. Key achievements include the return of otters, increased community involvement with over 1,000 primary school children engaged, and the training of…
A new ‘Surgicube’ unit installed at Princess of Wales Hospital is cutting waiting times for eye surgeries by enabling procedures, such as cataract removal, to take place outside of a full operating theatre. The Surgicube is a special unit, at the Hospital’s Ophthalmic Centre of Excellence, is designed to create a very clean environment for performing…
