February 2026 - AberdareOnline

Bill to set up new body holding public authorities in Wales to account on environmental law passes Senedd

Team @ AberdareOnline27 February 202627 February 202602 mins

The Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill, which establishes a new framework for environmental protection, has passed the Senedd. The legislation will create the Office of Environmental Governance Wales, an independent body responsible for holding public authorities to account on environmental law. This includes scrutinising the Welsh Government, Natural Resources Wales and local authorities. The…

Lifesaving service is ‘fantastic’ says Bonnie Tyler as it marks 25 th anniversary!

Team @ AberdareOnline27 February 202627 February 202608 mins

Welsh legend Bonnie Tyler has been paying tribute to Wales Air Ambulance as the Charitymarks its 25 th anniversary. The 74-year-old, who became an international sensation in the 1980s with her hit ‘TotalEclipse of the Heart’ recently visited the lifesaving services headquarters in Dafen, Llanelli. She said: “Wales Air Ambulance is remarkable, over 56,000 missions carriedout and countless lives saved over the years. “It’s just wonderful to have the opportunity to come…

Women’s Health Hub opens at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon

Team @ AberdareOnline27 February 202627 February 202603 mins

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has marked the official opening of its first Integrated Women’s Health Hub at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon; bringing a range of services for women’s health together in one place. As part of the Welsh Government’s NHS Wales Women’s Health Plan 2025 – 2035, a commitment has been made to ensure…

Arthritis UK Cymru probes Welsh political parties on arthritis services

Team @ AberdareOnline26 February 202626 February 2026010 mins

Arthritis UK Cymru is calling on each political party in Wales to have a credible plan to help improve the lives of people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions like arthritis, as campaigning for the Senedd Elections gets underway. The charity is calling for improved services and care for nearly 1 million people living in Wales with a musculoskeletal condition, many of whom live with debilitating daily pain. Conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can affect every aspect of day-to-day life, limiting people’s ability to work…

Select committee launches inquiry on cross-border healthcare arrangements between England and Wales

Team @ AberdareOnline26 February 202626 February 202603 mins

The Welsh Affairs Committee has this month launched an inquiry into the challenges faced by people accessing cross-border healthcare. The committee said: “NHS patients from all across Wales and parts of England often access healthcare across the border to use services closer to home, to receive treatment not available locally or to access specialist care….

Statement on global orthopaedic surgery bone cement shortage

Team @ AberdareOnline26 February 202626 February 202601 mins

An alternative supplier of bone cement used in orthopaedic surgery has now been secured. The alternative bone cement has received full clinical approval and will be available to all Health Boards from 2 March 2026. From this date, operations requiring bone cement are expected to resume. We understand how disappointing and frustrating postponed appointments can…

Labour, Plaid, and Reform Vote Against Welsh Conservative Plans To Fix Our Nhs

Team @ AberdareOnline26 February 202626 February 202607 mins

Almost 600,000 (580,000) people are currently waiting for treatment in Wales, with overall patient pathways equal to almost 1 in 4 of the Welsh population. Over 5,200 pathways in Wales have been waiting more than two years to start treatment, yet that same number is only 223 in England – despite the population of England being around…

Important progress made towards future scheme at Dinas coal tip site

Team @ AberdareOnline26 February 202626 February 202605 mins

An update has been provided on the Council’s significant scheme to stabilise the ground conditions at Graig Ddu Tip in Dinas. Important progress has been made recently – including securing major funding from Welsh Government, appointing a design contractor, and undertaking initial investigatory work. The former coal tip is located above Graigddu Road and has…

Gift Voucher Incentive Launched for Caerphilly 2K Schools and Sports Clubs

Team @ AberdareOnline26 February 202626 February 202603 mins

Sport Caerphilly has launched a gift voucher incentive to encourage schools and sports clubs to take part in the Bryn Caerphilly 2K, taking place on Sunday 10th May 2026. The school and sports club with the highest number of registered participants in the Caerphilly 2K will each receive a gift voucher, which can be used…

Health Matters: Why Wales Must Treat Financial Wellbeing as a Health Priority

Team @ AberdareOnline26 February 202626 February 202608 mins

After a lifetime spent working alongside people facing financial hardship, one truth has become impossible to ignore: health matters, and Wales cannot fix its longterm health challenges without confronting the economic realities that shape people’s daily lives. Yes, we must deal urgently with waiting lists, emergency care pressures and the worrying state of our population’s…