A wide range of activities will be taking place across Caerphilly County Borough this Easter, giving children and families plenty of opportunities to stay active, have fun and try something new over the school holidays. Delivered by Leisure Lifestyle, Sport Caerphilly, Caerphilly Play and Caerphilly Adventures, the programme includes swimming, sports camps, outdoor adventure and…
Newport Cricket Club has marked its third annual donation from one of the builders behind the Glan Llyn development in Llanwern, with a £1,000 boost to support the club’s junior training programme. Persimmon Homes East Wales presented the cheque near the club’s Spytty Park home, and was attended by Newport City Council Leader Cllr Dimitri…
The Law Commission has appointed Dr Nerys Llewelyn Jones as Special Counsel for Wales, a role created to bolster its long-term commitment to law reform in Wales. The role, which is part-time and for one year, is “designed to help shape the Commission’s work in Wales, providing senior leadership and strategic advice on the selection,…
You may be aware that some Health Visitors in the CTM Health Board area have been taking industrial action, and will continue to do so until 15th May 2026. Our priority during this period is the safety and accessibility of services provided to you and your family and we are working hard to minimise the impact you experience. However, to…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s £10m investment in 3G and artificial sport pitches has kicked off a surge in sports participation AND realised the ambition for every resident to live within three miles of a high quality 3G facility. This year marks a decade since the Council first launched a significant investment programme to replace some grass pitches that were in poor condition and unusable in bad weather, with modern 3G pitches that could be used year round. …
ABERAMAN, ABERDARE — Explosive new evidence has come to light regarding the site of the former Aberaman Public Hall and Institute, suggesting that Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council may be failing to protect a historic community asset funded by the “pennies of the miners.” Despite recent official claims by RCT Council that they have “no…
A week of intensification tackling drug-related crime has seen over 70 people arrested across the South Wales Police force area. The force’s enhanced activity, as part of the national County Lines Intensification Week, saw people arrested and charged, along with seizures of class A and B drugs, knives and cash. Organised Crime, Intelligence, and Exploitation…
The Welsh Conservatives have responded to the latest UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry report, warning that it fails to fully capture the impact of the pandemic on Wales’ health service. They say the findings highlight systemic weaknesses and capacity issues in the Welsh NHS, and stress the urgent need for a dedicated Wales-wide inquiry to examine…
Enough is enough. Start the Cynon Gateway North now. The scheme has already been delayed by the Roads Review and then dragged through more review, redesign, and procurement, while residents have been left to deal with the congestion and disruption. With a contractor process underway and a scheme costing at roughly £50 million, further delay…
More climbing wall sessions are being introduced this Easter at the Centre for Skills and Learning in Pontllanfraith, giving families more opportunities to get involved. One of the few half term activities where the whole family can take part together, the sessions offer a shared, active experience during the school holidays. Following strong interest in…
