Wales’ hospice and palliative care sector plays an exceptional role in providing high quality end of life care and support to families up and down Wales. Regretfully, the hospice and palliative care sector has recently faced unprecedented financial pressures as a result of Employers’ National Insurance increases, workforce shortages, and an increase in demand. In…
The new resource has specialist search capabilities including thermal imaging and can be deployed in rain and winds of up to 20 miles an hour. Working alongside South Wales Police and colleagues from South Wales Fire and Rescue service, the drone was used at the scene of a road traffic collision by the Trust’s…
Rhondda Cynon Taf has been confirmed tonight as one of the host routes of the third UK stage of the 2027 Tour de France, as organisers revealed the start and finish locations for the historic races in July 2027. The announcement highlights Wales’ central role in the 2027 Tour de France, with stage three of…
Please be advised that works are underway to deliver targeted drainage improvements in Miskin, MountainAsh, centred around pipe lining works at Llanwonno Road, using Welsh Government funding. The scheme will upgrade the existing drainage network by carrying out a series of structural lining and manhole repairs over the next eight weeks. Temporary traffic lights are…
LARDER CYMRU unveiled an ambitious new Street Food Concept that will transformthe look, feel, and flavour of secondary school meals across Wales.Designed to bring a modern, high-street dining vibe into school canteens, the programme –delivered by Menter Môn – blends convenience, fresh Welsh produce, and sustainability,making healthy choices more appealing to students while strengthening local…
Jacqueline Davies, from Trealaw, Tonypandy, was handed a two-year jail term in July 2024, after she was found guilty of being concerned in the supply of cocaine and being concerned in an arrangement to facilitate acquisition or control of criminal property Jacqueline and Byron Davies from Caerphilly helped in laundering large amounts of criminal money…
Key Arguments from the Senedd Debate (14 Jan 2026) 1. Petition Background and Public Concerns Link to official petition page:To review all guidance on Home to School Transport for all of Wales (P-06-1555) — Senedd Petitions site 2. Public Safety, Equity, and Access Arguments Many Members of the Senedd highlighted concerns similar to those raised…
In the Senedd today, the Welsh Conservatives brought forward a debate calling on the Welsh Labour Government to support our calls to scrap Stamp Duty for primary residences. Labour, Plaid and Reform voted AGAINST, whilst the Lib Dem didn’t vote at all. Commenting after the debate, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Local Government and…
he next Board meeting of the Health Board will take place on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 9:00am at the Hub, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant. Due to ongoing works at the Hospital, please note that there are currently car parking challenges at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital site. Meetings of the Health Board will be held in…
Gareth Davies MS spoke yesterday during a Welsh Conservative Senedd debate calling for the abolition of Land Transaction Tax, commonly known as ‘Stamp Duty’, on primary residences, arguing that the tax is contributing to problems in Wales’ housing market. Mr Davies referenced the impact of the tax on first-time buyers, families seeking to move home,…
