Residents in the Cynon Valley are expressing growing frustration after comments by Heledd Fychan, Plaid Cymru’s new Culture Minister, calling for greater integration of arts and sport spending within the NHS. Speaking on BBC Politics Wales, Fychan said the new Plaid Cymru-led Welsh Government wanted to embed arts and health programmes into healthcare services. However,…
Jason O’Connell MS, for Pontypridd, Cynon and Merthyr, has welcomed the decision by Marshall Land Systems to relocate operations to Merthyr Tydfil, describing it as a major vote of confidence in South Wales and its skilled workforce. Marshall Land Systems announced it plans to complete the move by 31 March 2027, following its sale to…
now 6.8 million families are claiming Child Benefit.More than 30% of new parents are missing out on payments by not claiming in their baby’sfirst year.Parents urged to claim via the HMRC app to ensure they get their payment as quickly aspossible.One in three new parents are missing out on Child Benefit payments in their baby’s…
A Caerphilly project which saw homes transformed into warmer, healthier and more affordable places to live has been recognised at this year’s prestigious Wales Energy Awards, winning the ‘Small Scale Award’. This award recognises a resident-centred retrofit programme delivered at homes in Cefn Ilan, Abertridwr by Caerphilly County Borough Council, in partnership with contractor Joyner…
Officers on patrol were travelling along the Tramroad from Penywaun towards the Aberdare area last week. Whilst speaking with a member of the public, an off-road bike came around the corner and attempted to pass the police car on the single-track road. Upon sighting the bike officers alighted the car and the bike came to…
Parents and carers will face “greater responsibility” for children who commit crime or cause anti-social behaviour, under new plans announced by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) today. As part of an overhaul of the youth justice system, the Government has said it will “strengthen and expand” Parenting Orders, which can compel parents or guardians to…
A pioneering outdoor healthcare project is helping autistic adults improve their wellbeing, confidence and social connections through the power of nature. The “Using Nature to Make Connections” initiative, delivered by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board’s Integrated Autism Service (IAS), has transformed an underused garden at Ysbyty George Thomas in Treorchy into a vibrant therapeutic…
Community pressure is working. Local voices raised at a PACT meeting the day before a serious road accident have prompted a formal council response — and a clear path towards safety improvements. At a PACT meeting held on 16 April, residents of Aberaman and Abercwmboi raised concerns that had been building for some time: speeding…
Taxpayers have contributed so that the Council can allocate an initial £6.4 million for road and footway resurfacing this financial year (2026/27), with the programme up and running since April 2026 – as maintaining and improving our roads remains one of our biggest priorities. The video below shows just some of the schemes we’ve completed…
Cattle are back on Beacon Hill heathland in Monmouthshire this spring, lending a helping hoof to restore and protect this special landscape. Eight Australian Lowline cattle arrived on site on 8 May and will spend the spring and summer months grazing the heathland as part of ongoing conservation by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) in partnership…
