A man has been jailed for various offences, following a South Wales Police investigation. The incident happened in August 2026 at an address in Tonypandy. Jay Thomas, 28, from Tonypandy was jailed for one year and six months following his conviction. He appeared before Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Thursday, September 17, where Thomas pleaded…
Welsh Conservatives have called for urgent action to improve cancer services at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board after a review by Audit Wales found that just 61% of patients started cancer treatment within 62 days last year, well below the national target of 75%. It also found significant variation between services, with urology and gastrointestinal…
It’s been a busy and successful summer for 11 care experienced young people who have had a taste of the working world, thanks to an award-winning Rhondda Cynon Taf Council team and Pontypridd’s amazing businesses! Not only did they “serve” incredible enthusiasm and commitment throughout the Care2Work Summer Employability programme, they also earned professional barista…
An extra investment of £12.13 million is proposed for Council priority areas in 2026/27, which Cabinet will consider next week. If agreed, it will be allocated across areas including highways, flood alleviation, splash pads, parks and green spaces, play areas and streetcare bins, as well as to help the development of major transportation projects in…
Nothing quite beats that feeling of ticking something off your ‘to do’ list. This is why RNIB Cymru and Optometry Wales want to remind your readers to book their regular eye test this week, during National Eye Health Week (taking place from 21 to 27 of September). One in five of us will experience sight…
