The Leader of the Welsh Conservatives has criticised Labour and Plaid Cymru’s record on education, warning that years of budget deals have left schools struggling, staff undervalued and standards at a historic low. Commenting, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Darren Millar MS, said: “Labour and Plaid budget deals have broken the Welsh education system leaving…
The Council has provided an update on its Unadopted Roads Programme, which improves unregistered or unadopted roads left in an unacceptable condition and adopts them for future maintenance. Since the programme started in Rhondda Cynon Taf, 35 roads have been completed for the benefit of our communities. Important work is also continuing to assess the…
Registrations are now open for the 2026 Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10K and 2K Run, returning on Sunday 10th May 2026 and set to build on the success of last year’s sold-out event. After a record-breaking year in 2025, which saw every place filled for the first time in the event’s history, runners are being encouraged…
The Leader of Swansea Council last week revealed that it is considering “every option, including legal avenues” to safeguard the future of regional rugby in the city. Cllr Rob Stewart’s comments on Facebook last week came just before the Welsh Rugby Union confirmed that Y11, the owners of the region’s professional side the Ospreys, had been chosen…
Divers from Aberdare Comets Diving Club are celebrating again after receiving a funding boost of £5,400, which will help kit out their expanding squad with new club T-shirts, jackets, bags, and essential training gear. As one of only two remaining diving clubs in Wales, Aberdare Comets continues to attract young athletes from across the region as the…
A Freedom of Information response issued by Cwm Taf University Health Board in 2015 revealed that the installation of self check-in kiosks and outpatient calling screens across five hospitals cost £287,340, with ongoing maintenance costs of £21,000 per year. More than a decade later, the Health Board has announced the re-introduction of self check-in kiosks…
Message from our PCSOs: “Residents,We have had reports in for drug dealing in the local area of Hirwaun. Officers are aware and conducting regular patrols, and requesting for anyone who see’s any activity of the sort, or aware of any information, please can we encourage reports to be made (phoning 101 or reporting online to…
HMRC urges taxpayers to act now as the deadline approaches With just over a week until the Self Assessment deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging the 3.3 million people who haven’t yet filed their tax return to act now or face penalties. The deadline for submitting your 2024 to 2025 Self Assessment tax…
On Monday the 19th of January our Community Safety Team Officers supported RCT Trading Standards in undertaking a Closure Notice on The Vape Zone premises at Margaret Street, Abercynon. On Wednesday the 21st of January this has been followed up by officers from our Neighbourhood Uplift Teams supported colleagues from RCT Trading Standards in enforcing…
The EIP: 10 Days of the 10 Goals – Goal 5: Waste Goal 5 of the Government’s Environmental Improvement Plan concerns waste. Edward-Arash Abedian looks at the Government’s proposals including in relation to tackling waste crime. New powers to tackle waste crime in Wales Chapter 3 of the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025 (EIP) is all…
