The Welsh Conservatives have criticised the import of frozen chicken from Thailand and China to feed our school children as part of Plaid Cymru and Labour’s Free School Meal initiative. Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education, Natasha Asghar MS, said: “Food for our children should be sourced within Wales wherever possible, boosting our…
Residents can now take part in the second phase of the Council’s annual budget consultation, focusing on a draft strategy that has been proposed for 2026/27. The exercise will enable both online and offline participation, including three face-to-face engagement events in local libraries. Cabinet considered the draft budget strategy at its meeting on Monday, February 2, which…
Should the headline read First sessions free thanks to taxpayers at Abercynon Sports Centre? Abercynon Sports Centre’s new-look gym and spin studio have been officially re-opened, marking the completion of a £300,000 Transforming RCT investment scheme by taxpayers at the popular facility. But no money for School Transport Cllr Scott Emmanuel, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s…
Matthew Waters, aged 33, from Aberdare, was sentenced on Friday January 30 at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court to 12 months in prison, suspended for 24 months. This sentence follows a guilty plea for one count of inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent. This followed officers attending the Koolers nightclub in Merthyr Tydfil on May 26,…
Households across Wales face yet another increase in water bills, with prices rising faster than inflation. The hike comes amid growing public concern over sewage pollution and decades of underinvestment in infrastructure, raising questions about whether customers are seeing any return for the money they are being asked to pay. Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet…
A range of disability leisure and play sessions will be available across Caerphilly during the February half term, offering accessible opportunities for children and young people to be active, play and socialise in safe, supportive environments. The programme brings together dedicated Leisure Lifestyle pool sessions and inclusive Caerphilly Play sessions, delivered by trained staff and…
This week marks the second anniversary of the beginning of Save the SchoolTransport Campaign. Three parents who didn’t know each other before and camefrom different villages of RCT. We came together with determination to oppose thecuts for all the students affected by the RCT school transport cuts.These cuts that are devastating to families not just…
As World Wetlands Day is marked across the globe, attention is turning to the vital role wetlands play in protecting wildlife, tackling climate change and supporting local communities. In the Cynon Valley, few places demonstrate this importance more clearly than Tirfounder Fields and Cwmbach Community Wetlands. Covering 27 acres on the edge of Aberdare, Tirfounder…
Latest news from Rachel Bedgood, founder and CEO of Complete Background Screening (CBS) The way organisations screen staff is changing quickly. Artificial intelligence, rising fraud, and new regulation are all playing a part, and for many employers, it’s becoming harder to keep up. Rachel Bedgood, founder and CEO of Complete Background Screening (CBS), says 2025…
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has launched a new national Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) campaign, ‘Nobody Wins’, reminding motorists of the importance of taxing their vehicles on time. The campaign introduces a fresh creative concept led by ‘Clampy’, a down-on-his-luck talking wheel clamp. The ads focus on the disruption and consequences felt by drivers…
