Good transport connectivity across Wales is vital in supporting businesses, creating jobs, and boosting our economy. Yet Labour and Plaid’s direct attack on Welsh motorists is slowing Wales down and holding our economy back. Under Labour and Plaid, we have seen 20mph default speed limits introduced, the M4 relief road scrapped, and the freezing of…
The Welsh Ambulance Service has revealed some of the non-emergency calls made to 999 in the past year. Among them was someone with a sore throat, someone with a wobbly tooth and someone with ointment in their eye. One person called 999 because they had accidentally swallowed mouthwash, while another called with a fishing hook…
Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE has reconfirmed his decision not to seek re-election in 2027. For this reason, Cllr Morgan will step down as Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf in advance of the Council’s Annual General meeting in May 2026. Cllr Morgan, who also leads the Welsh Local Government Association, is the current longest-serving local government Leader…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) will begin essential work in Fforest Fawr, near Tongwynlais on the outskirts of Cardiff, during February to manage diseased trees and keep visitors safe. Fforest Fawr is a busy recreational site with many formal and informal paths. The forest car park will be closed from 2 February 2026 for about four…
The Leader of the Welsh Conservatives has criticised Labour and Plaid Cymru’s record on education, warning that years of budget deals have left schools struggling, staff undervalued and standards at a historic low. Commenting, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Darren Millar MS, said: “Labour and Plaid budget deals have broken the Welsh education system leaving…
The Council has provided an update on its Unadopted Roads Programme, which improves unregistered or unadopted roads left in an unacceptable condition and adopts them for future maintenance. Since the programme started in Rhondda Cynon Taf, 35 roads have been completed for the benefit of our communities. Important work is also continuing to assess the…
Registrations are now open for the 2026 Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10K and 2K Run, returning on Sunday 10th May 2026 and set to build on the success of last year’s sold-out event. After a record-breaking year in 2025, which saw every place filled for the first time in the event’s history, runners are being encouraged…
The Leader of Swansea Council last week revealed that it is considering “every option, including legal avenues” to safeguard the future of regional rugby in the city. Cllr Rob Stewart’s comments on Facebook last week came just before the Welsh Rugby Union confirmed that Y11, the owners of the region’s professional side the Ospreys, had been chosen…
Divers from Aberdare Comets Diving Club are celebrating again after receiving a funding boost of £5,400, which will help kit out their expanding squad with new club T-shirts, jackets, bags, and essential training gear. As one of only two remaining diving clubs in Wales, Aberdare Comets continues to attract young athletes from across the region as the…
A Freedom of Information response issued by Cwm Taf University Health Board in 2015 revealed that the installation of self check-in kiosks and outpatient calling screens across five hospitals cost £287,340, with ongoing maintenance costs of £21,000 per year. More than a decade later, the Health Board has announced the re-introduction of self check-in kiosks…
