Jason O’Connell MS, for Pontypridd, Cynon and Merthyr, has welcomed the decision by Marshall Land Systems to relocate operations to Merthyr Tydfil, describing it as a major vote of confidence in South Wales and its skilled workforce. Marshall Land Systems announced it plans to complete the move by 31 March 2027, following its sale to…
now 6.8 million families are claiming Child Benefit.More than 30% of new parents are missing out on payments by not claiming in their baby’sfirst year.Parents urged to claim via the HMRC app to ensure they get their payment as quickly aspossible.One in three new parents are missing out on Child Benefit payments in their baby’s…
A Caerphilly project which saw homes transformed into warmer, healthier and more affordable places to live has been recognised at this year’s prestigious Wales Energy Awards, winning the ‘Small Scale Award’. This award recognises a resident-centred retrofit programme delivered at homes in Cefn Ilan, Abertridwr by Caerphilly County Borough Council, in partnership with contractor Joyner…
Officers on patrol were travelling along the Tramroad from Penywaun towards the Aberdare area last week. Whilst speaking with a member of the public, an off-road bike came around the corner and attempted to pass the police car on the single-track road. Upon sighting the bike officers alighted the car and the bike came to…
Parents and carers will face “greater responsibility” for children who commit crime or cause anti-social behaviour, under new plans announced by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) today. As part of an overhaul of the youth justice system, the Government has said it will “strengthen and expand” Parenting Orders, which can compel parents or guardians to…
A pioneering outdoor healthcare project is helping autistic adults improve their wellbeing, confidence and social connections through the power of nature. The “Using Nature to Make Connections” initiative, delivered by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board’s Integrated Autism Service (IAS), has transformed an underused garden at Ysbyty George Thomas in Treorchy into a vibrant therapeutic…
