Employers still struggle to bridge skills gaps, but a new report reveals the vast majority of NEETs want opportunities to learn, train or upskill A new report from The Open University reveals a growing mismatch between employer needs and available talent – in turn preventing organisations from addressing persistent skills shortages while large numbers of…
Newbridge Leisure Centre’s swimming pool is temporarily closed to the public until 17th July to allow a programme of essential improvement works to be carried out. The closure follows ongoing issues affecting the pool’s heating system and provides an opportunity to bring forward a number of planned maintenance and upgrade projects while the facility is…
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched a consultation on updated technical guidance for schools, which explains schools’ legal obligations not to discriminate against, harass or victimise pupils. The watchdog has updated the guidance to: The draft guidance gives a detailed explanation of the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) following developments in the law….
The Welsh Conservatives have called on the Welsh Government to do more to support Wales’ defence industry. Last week, the UK Government was rocked by two major resignations from the Secretary of State for Defence and Armed Forces Minister over the failure to commit to defence spending. Welsh Conservative Leader, Darren Millar MS, today called…
A DIAMOND-SET Welsh gold necklace donated by Clogau will headline a special fundraising raffle marking a Welsh cancer research charity’s 60th birthday. The award-winning jewellery brand has gifted the necklace to Cancer Research Wales as the grand prize in its inaugural 60 Anniversary Diamond Raffle, raising funds for research, diagnosis and treatment projects across the country….
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards team has been out on the ground with the London Assay Office, carrying out spot checks on jewellers and pawnbrokers to make sure customers are getting a fair deal. During a recent day of targeted visits, officers checked businesses were meeting their legal duties under the Hallmarking Act 1973…
A beloved online community dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Aberdare is in crisis after its founder was locked out of his own group. Tony Williams, the man behind the popular Facebook group “A Bit of Old Aberdare”, has issued an urgent appeal for help after the group was hacked, leaving him removed…
Conservative MS Natasha Asghar, has tabled a Statement of Opinion calling for women’s single-sex spaces to be protected. Not a single Plaid Cymru, Labour, Green or Liberal Democrat Member of the Senedd has signed it. The statement sets out a series of straightforward principles. It calls for the rights and safety of women and girls…
As part of the day multiple warrants and patrols were carried out across mid-Glamorgan, 21 arrests were made for a variety of offences including shoplifting, illegal working, various drug offences and recalls to prison along with this action Ronty Mini Market in Merthyr Tydfil was closed down due to illegal tobacco sales. We also handed…
Gerwyn Hussey, 34 from Aberdare was sentenced to five years in prison following his conviction. Amie Dare, 34 from Aberdare was sentenced to three years and six months in prison following her conviction. Kirk Howells, 43 from Hirwaun was sentenced to four years in prison following his conviction. This follows a police investigation into an…
